Muscat Blanc 2013, Dry Creek Valley, 375ml
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The Muscat de Beaumes de Venise from the Rhone Valley region in France has long been a favorite of the Petersons. The beauty of a Muscat Blanc produced in the Beaumes de Venise style is its versatility. Although it is high in alcohol and residual sugar, the wine never takes on the cloying characteristic of a late harvest wine. The strongly floral aromatics blend with the exotic flavors to create a delicious wine that is a perfect treat on a warm sunny day or by the glow of a winter fire.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
Muscat Blanc
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
Lipton-Daniel Home Farm
Harvest Date
9/13/2013
Acid
5.6 g/L
pH
3.70
Aging
15 months in French oak barrels, 5 months in stainless steel
Bottling Date
06/02/2015
Residual Sugar
130 g/L
Alcohol %
17
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A gorgeous amber-honey hue and perfumey aromatics of orange and honeysuckle blossoms tempt that first sip—then you’re hooked by this delicious dessert wine’s charms. The velvety mouthfeel offers opulent flavors of toasted caramel, white peach, juicy apricot, and honey-glazed almonds. The rich palate is balanced by the slight alcohol kick, making it a great after dinner sipper.
Vineyard Notes
When Doug Lipton and Cindy Daniel approached
me over 20 years ago regarding what type of grapes
to plant in their Dry Creek Valley organic farm, I
raised the idea of growing a field-blend of Muscat
Blanc and Orange Muscat. They liked the idea and
after working with them to get the vineyard up
and producing, I jumped at the chance to make a
wine from their Muscat grapes.
Winemaker Notes
The Muscat de Beaumes de Venise from the Rhone
Valley region in France has long been a favorite
of mine. The beauty of a Muscat Blanc produced
in the Beaumes de Venise style is its versatility.
Although it is high in alcohol and residual sugar,
the wine never takes on the cloying characteristic
of a late harvest wine. The strongly floral aromatics
blend with the exotic flavors to create a delicious
wine that is a perfect treat on a warm sunny day or
by the glow of a winter fire.
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy it with a selection of artisan cheeses, and be sure to include a creamy blue, Manchego, goat-milk Gouda, and some Marcona almonds—a heavenly combination.