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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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Botani Moscato 2014

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Botani
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Sierras de Malaga
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: An aromatic, full-flavored dry style, not “frizzante.” A bouquet of melon, peach, apricot and mandarin orange leads to bold, rich flavors of the same fruits that thoroughly coat the palate. The finish is crisp, quite dry and long. The wine is beautifully balanced, and is delicious by itself as an aperitif, but will complement seafood, pork, fowl, even curries, sate’s and Szechuan cuisine. 13.5% ABV.
Botani Moscato 2014

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Goldert Grand Cru Muscat 2013

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Varietal: Moscato
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Alsace
Retail Price: $65

Tasting Notes: Muscat elegance at its finest. A real keeper. Delicate and floral, with a touch of minerality. Long, lingering finish. A pleasure to sip and savor.
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Goldert Grand Cru Muscat 2013

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat 2013

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Varietal: Muscat
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Alsace
Retail Price: $26

Tasting Notes: Pale gold in the glass, the nose is dominated by fresh stone fruit with touches of spice and dried fruit. The palate is exceptionally well balanced, with the fruit and acid working in tandem on the lengthy finish.
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat 2013

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Castello Banfi Florus Muscadello 2012

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Castello Banfi
Fanciful Name: Florus
Varietal: Dessert
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Moscadello di Montalcino
Retail Price: $31 per 500-ml.

Tasting Notes: Golden yellow in color, with great viscosity. The nose is highlighted by its dried fruit aspects, with a touch of spice. Good weight and a smooth texture on the palate are just part of its long, balanced, exquisite finish.
Castello Banfi Florus Muscadello 2012

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