Blend:           100% muscat canelli                               

           Alcohol:          11%

 

   Fermentation:          This was fermented in a stainless steel and chilled down to stop the fermentation at 4% residual

                                 grape sugar.                           

              Aging:         This was aged in the stainless steel tank for 4 months, bottled and released for immediate enjoyment.

 

Residual Sugar:         4.0% (semi-sweet)

 

Cases Produced:      98

 

Winemakers Notes:

 

This ancient grape variety, quite possibly the oldest known wine grape, spread from the East over two thousand years ago through Greece into North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Southern France, Austria and Germany.  Over the past two centuries Muscat has been introduced into California, Mexico, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Russia and South Africa.  Throughout the years this very adaptable vine has been prized for its gorgeous floral and honeysuckle aroma.  Muscat Canelli is the 12^th most widely planted grape variety in the world.  A less intensely aromatic and flavorful relative, Muscat of Alexandria, is the 13^th most widely planted.

Our Muscat has a lovely aroma of orange blossom and honeysuckle and a beautiful taste of candied orange peel and lemon drops.  Serve this during the next five months with fruit-based desserts like apple or pear tarts, or with lemon mousse.