The Tasting Panel magazine

SOUTH AFRICA Two Oceans 2011 Moscato ($10) Actually a blend of Muscat, Chenin Blanc and Colombard, this crisp white wine is low in alcohol, but still delivers floral and fruit in the bouquet with a fresh and fruity taste with a sweet finish. 7.5% alcohol. AVENÍU BRANDS Terramia 2010 Moscato, Sicilia IGT ($7) Beautiful yellow color. Very balanced and will appeal to the traditional wine lover who does not care for sweeter wines. While this has the honey notes, its dryness is not found in many Moscatos. It delivers a nice almond and honeysuckle finish. 12.5% alcohol. VINUM INTERNATIONAL/BRONCO WINE CO. Terramia NV Moscato Frizzante, Sicilia IGT ($9) Beautiful light straw color and delicate tiny bubbles. In the nose: clean, apple and tropical fruit with hints of honeysuckle. In the palate, same notes, but with added toasted pecan, clove and perfect texture for bubbles. 12.5% alcohol. VINUM INTERNATIONAL/BRONCO WINE CO. Riunite NV Movendo Moscato, Puglia, Italy ($9) Lovely nose with hints of tof- fee, peach and honey. Delicate bubbles help deliver an explosion of sweet honey notes. 8% alcohol. FRANCE Hugel 2009 Muscat, Alsace ($24) Light straw color with hints of pale green. This wine follows the pattern of Alsatian wines and is completely different from most other Muscats— balanced between dry and sweet with notes of apple, peach, banana and hints of petrol and anise. Clean finish. 12% alcohol. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS BANFI VINTNERS Batasiolo NV Moscato Rosé Dolce ($13) Nose of candied fruits, jolly rancher watermelon. Great flavor, bubbles explode in mouth with notes of red fruits and honey. BOISSET AMERICA Folonari 2010 Moscato, Provincia di Pavia IGT, Italy ($14) Nice straw color with sparkles. Juicy, sweet, well- rounded tannins. 9.5% alcohol. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS Umberto Fiore 2010 Moscato d'Asti ($13) Gorgeous yellow color with brilliant delicate bubbles. Nose of pear, white flower, honey and green apple. On the tongue, notes of white fruits, pineapple, citrus and honey. Sweet finish. 5.5% alcohol. AVENÍU BRANDS ITALY Bella Sera 2010 Moscato, Puglia ($9) Dark yellow color with hints of green. Notes of candied fruit, stoned fruit, apricot marmalade and apple. Sweet honey finish. 9.5% alcohol. E&J GALLO 78 / the tasting panel / january/february 2012 Ecco Domani 2010 Moscato delle Venezie ($10) Nice bubbles. Beautiful color of light straw yellow. Nose of tangerine, berries and cracked wheat with palate notes of orange, tangerine, honey and toasted pecan. Silky finish. 8.5% alcohol. E&J GALLO Fünf NV Moscato, Italy ($10) Light straw color. Peach, honey nose and hints of cherry and cranberry. Flavors of tropical fruit, especially mango; balanced. 9.5% alcohol. SCHMITT SÖHNE INC. Ricossa 2010 Moscato d'Asti DOCG ($15) Hints of honeysuckle and pear on the nose. In the mouth, sweet, slightly sparking, with hints of dill, balsamic, pear and honey. The very nice acidity balances the sweetness. 5.5% alcohol. TOUCHSTONE WINES Pellegrino 2009 Moscato di Pantelleria ($30) Dark yellow in color. Nose of oak and toasted almond with caramel. Expresses itself with lovely sweet notes of apples, peaches, apricots, caramel, vanilla, butter and candied apple. 15% alcohol. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS

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