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Armani Moscato Spumante

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Armani
Varietal: Sparkling
Appellation: Valdadige
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Complex and interesting, yet still refreshing and smooth, with bright notes of peach, pear and apricot. The spumante mouth feel — and the floral and fruity flavors accompanied by a sweet finish — are balanced, distinct and leave you wanting more.
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Domaine Achard Vincent, Clairette de Die, ‘Tradition’ NV

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Domaine Achard Vincent
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: This is a fantastic sparkling summertime sipper that comes from a little-known corner of the Rhone and is raised bio-dynamically. Wonderfully fresh and vibrant, it lures you in with loads of ripe peache, brused pear and honeysuckle. Here, the sweetness is balanced by fine acidity, a chalky minerality and just the right amount of bubbles.
Domaine Achard Vincent, Clairette de Die, ‘Tradition’ NV

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Resplandy

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Resplandy
Varietal: Muscat
Appellation: Muscat de St Jean de Minervois
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: A rich, mouth-filling — yet medium-bodied — Muscat with notes of lychee, apricot and apple blossom. Always the bold variety, this Muscat is intensely packed with dried fruit and fresh honey notes, and is a perfect dessert pairing or on its own.
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Ceretto Moscato 2014

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Ceretto
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Long known for how great their Moscato is, Ceretto continues to release wines of the highest caliber. This year’s Moscato release is no different. A little bit more dialed back than some on the sweetness, Ceretto Moscato delivers on all fronts, hooking all wine drinkers the second they take a taste.
Ceretto Moscato 2014

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