Community Tasting Notes 38

• AlphaMikeFoxtrot wrote: 87 points

  September 28, 2023 - NV, apparently made in a solera system. Not sure if BV still sells this. I couldn't find it on their website.
  
  Over ripe apricots, over ripe yellow peach, marzipan, almonds, orange water and honey on the nose. Intensity of aromas is medium +. The palate adds secondary flavors - vanilla and coconut; but is mostly consistent with the aromas. The finish adds toasted almonds. Intensity of flavors is high.
  
  Full bodied, lusciously sweet, high viscosity and medium acid. Alcohol is 18% here and you can feel it a bit. But pair this with bread pudding for dessert and you will understand the appeal.

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• caspernick wrote: 86 points

  February 10, 2022 - Medium gold in color this dessert wine has medium intensity aromas of honey, stewed apricot, cooked red apple and orange peel- not overly complex. The palate is very slippery. Medium (-) acidity, full body, medium intensity flavors of honey, orange pith, stewed apricot, and that orange peel. I didn’t get the apple note btw. It’s got weight and a nice mouthfeel but the depth of fruit flavor is lacking. I like it for a basic after-dinner treat on a weekday that runs $20 per half bottle that gets 86 points from me and 2 stars. 18% ABV btw.
  
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• mschauber Likes this wine: 92 points

  January 20, 2021 - Good value. Easy drinking desert wine, has some legs. Would guess it may have a couple of years left, but it didn't last that long in my house anyway. Would buy again. Sorry for the lack of details, I had this 3 nights ago, 4 wines ago... and I just can't remember the taste profile.

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• garygailkrivan Likes this wine: 89 points

  November 22, 2018 - Had it over the top of White Cake with Ice Cream and Strawberry's this worked very well together and everyone enjoyed it.

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• PDavisMarble wrote: 92 points

  May 30, 2015 - Low shoulder fill on the old, squat bottle. Deep orange. Nose of strawberries, candied orange and burnt sugar. Rich candied fruit gave way to caramelized apples, creme brulee, and a hint of ripe pineapple. This was poorly stored for 20 years and was amazingly good.

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• Vintage N.V.
• Type White - Sweet/Dessert
• Producer Beaulieu Vineyard
• Varietal Muscat
• Designation Muscat de Beaulieu
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion n/a
• Appellation California
• UPC Code 080696433504

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