vintage: 2014

St. Supery Moscato 2014

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St. Supery
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: This wine presents with brilliant pale yellows and youthful hints of green. Aromas of mandarin and peach blossom dominate, with notes of marmalade and orange zest. Flavors explode with a fruit basket of rich, exotic peach and nectarine with a citrus undercurrent and orange peel on the finish. Enjoy this bright, opulent, sweet wine.
St. Supery Moscato 2014

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Robert Hall Orange Muscat 2014

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Robert Hall Orange
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: An energetic and bright wine that captures the essence of sweet and refreshing. The floral notes and gentle mandarin orange pop of fruit, combined with the vibrant acidity and the refreshing finish, make this the perfect first-course summer-meal wine.
Robert Hall Orange Muscat 2014

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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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Elvio Tintero Moscato 2014

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Elvio Tintero
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: When it comes to Moscato, seeing a single-vineyard expression at this price and quality doesn’t happen very often. This wine will turn the “I don’t like Moscato” customers into Moscato believers. You get all of the great Moscato characteristics, the aromatics, sweet melon and fruity freshness, without the cloying sweetness that comes along with it. The well-balanced, clean finish will keep you coming back for more.
Elvio Tintero Moscato 2014

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Mauro Sebaste Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Mauro Sebaste
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: Asti, Piedmont
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Elegant yet approachable, this wine has well-defined acidity and structure to create an uplifting mouth feel. Great expressive fruit, sweetness, low alcohol, effervescence and an appealing freshness set this Barolo producer apart from other Moscato d’Asti wines.
Mauro Sebaste Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2014

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Domaine de Durban
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Retail Price: $15 per 375-ml.

Tasting Notes: A lovely “vin doux naturel” that exudes much complexity. Flaunting apricot, caramelized orange peel, almond skin and beeswax, this is a treat for the senses. Its oily texture and sweetness is gracefully carried on an undercurrent of fresh acidity. This will drink well for many years to come.
Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2014

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Saracco Moscati D’Asti 2014

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Saracco
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Delightful with simple fresh fruit desserts and even blue cheese. Bright and inviting — not heavy on the palate. Delicate notes of apricot and honeysuckle.
Saracco Moscati D’Asti 2014

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Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato 2014

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Michele Chiarlo Nivole
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014

Tasting Notes: The argument continues each year about who makes the best Moscato, and Michele Chiarlo Nivole is always in the conversation. The fragrance of this wine takes center stage — the sweet fruits play like the orchestra, and the wonderfully full finish is the crescendo. You will for sure come back for the second act of this perfect Moscato performance.
Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato 2014

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Vino Dei Fratelli Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Vino Dei Fratelli
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Appellation: Piedmont
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color, the nose is dominated by honeysuckle, with stone and tropical fruit notes. Bright, clean fruit on the palate, with a focused and balanced finish.
Vino Dei Fratelli Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Coppo Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Coppo Moncalvina
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Piedmont
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow, with just a touch of green. The nose is all about stone and tree fruits, with floral undertones. The taste is clean, fruity and nicely textured.
Coppo Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Marchesi di Barolo Zagara Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Marchesi di Barolo Zagara
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Moscato d'Asti
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow, with hints of gold. The nose is comprised of orange blossoms, for which the wine is named. The palate echoes the nose, with the addition of stone fruit. Bright and clean, from start to the lingering finish.
Marchesi di Barolo Zagara Moscato d’Asti 2014

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Girasole Vineyards Muscat Canelli 2014

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Girasole Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Canelli
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Mendocino
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: This marvelous wine is sure to delight aficionados of dessert wines, as well as wine-lovers, period. From handpicked, certified organic/vegan grapes from vineyards planted in the 1950s. Aromas of tropical fruits explode while pouring the wine. Intensely sweet flavors of mango, nectarine and orange abound, finishing with racy, refreshing acidity that balances the sweetness perfectly. Pair this with smoked salmon, curries, spicy Asian foods or even BBQ ribs. It’s perfect for dessert with fresh fruit or chocolate. 13.5% ABV.
Girasole Vineyards Muscat Canelli 2014

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