![December’s wine of the month, the Black Muscat, is making its debut at the winery! Muscat (pronounced MUHS-kat) is the world’s oldest known grape variety. There are over 200 varieties and derivatives. Also called Moscato in Italy [ed.note and the name most wine drinkers in the U.S. know it by] and Moscatel in Spain, the Muscat grape is sweet and fruity with a rich, musky aroma, just as its name implies.Black Muscat or Muscat Hamburg is one of the six most common variations. It is often produced as a thin, red table wine although California’s Central Valley uses it to produce dessert wine. In addition to CA, it is grown in Virginia, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Horticulturist Walter Clore has postulated that this grape might have been one of the first Vitis vinifera varieties planted in Washington State in the early 19th century.The Black Muscat grapes for the premier wine were grown in the Columbia Valley of Washington. Encompassing approximately 18,000 square miles and 11 million acres, the Columbia Valley Appellation is 185 miles wide and 200 miles long, sprawling across nearly half of Washington State. Lynfred winemaker Andres Basso pressed out the Black Muscat and fermented the pressed juice in stainless steel tanks, cold and slow, to capture the natural fruitiness of the wine. The wine was aged in stainless steel vats rather than oak to preserve the pretty floral notes of the Black Muscat. Black Muscat has often been called ‘Hawaii in a glass’ and one sip will explain it all! This wine would be the perfect accompaniment to appetizers at your holiday party!Aroma: Pretty, tropical aromas of lychee and pineapple with floral undertones.Palate: Medium-bodied with clean and bright flavors of roses, melon and lychee; Hawaii in a glass! A fruity and velvety finish.Foods: A perfect pairing with sweet and sour chicken! Pairs nicely with goat cheese and Asian dishes.
Recipes coming this month: Sausage & Veggie Kabobs, and, coming in at first place under the name that brings out the most immaturity in me, Goat Cheese Honey Nut Balls.
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December’s wine of the month, the Black Muscat, is making its debut at the winery! Muscat (pronounced MUHS-kat) is the world’s oldest known grape variety. There are over 200 varieties and derivatives. Also called Moscato in Italy [ed.note and the name most wine drinkers in the U.S. know it by] and Moscatel in Spain, the Muscat grape is sweet and fruity with a rich, musky aroma, just as its name implies.
Black Muscat or Muscat Hamburg is one of the six most common variations. It is often produced as a thin, red table wine although California’s Central Valley uses it to produce dessert wine. In addition to CA, it is grown in Virginia, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Horticulturist Walter Clore has postulated that this grape might have been one of the first Vitis vinifera varieties planted in Washington State in the early 19th century.
The Black Muscat grapes for the premier wine were grown in the Columbia Valley of Washington. Encompassing approximately 18,000 square miles and 11 million acres, the Columbia Valley Appellation is 185 miles wide and 200 miles long, sprawling across nearly half of Washington State. Lynfred winemaker Andres Basso pressed out the Black Muscat and fermented the pressed juice in stainless steel tanks, cold and slow, to capture the natural fruitiness of the wine. The wine was aged in stainless steel vats rather than oak to preserve the pretty floral notes of the Black Muscat.
Black Muscat has often been called ‘Hawaii in a glass’ and one sip will explain it all! This wine would be the perfect accompaniment to appetizers at your holiday party!
Aroma: Pretty, tropical aromas of lychee and pineapple with floral undertones.
Palate: Medium-bodied with clean and bright flavors of roses, melon and lychee; Hawaii in a glass! A fruity and velvety finish.
Foods: A perfect pairing with sweet and sour chicken! Pairs nicely with goat cheese and Asian dishes.
Recipes coming this month: Sausage & Veggie Kabobs, and, coming in at first place under the name that brings out the most immaturity in me, Goat Cheese Honey Nut Balls.
Please recommend us for the food directory. Thanks!
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