Very distinct tones of orange blossoms absolutely dominate this wine’s aroma. A spin in the glass reveals cut citrus, with orange and lime showing particularly clearly, as well as dense floral tones hinting at gardenia and white roses. (As I was taking tasting notes I kept thinking, “Why can’t I find an air freshener that smells like this?”)
Very ripe on the palate, and yet still crisp, this wine is pleasantly off dry. Notes of cut pears in syrup, a spritz of fresh lime, and crushed sea stone support an incredible core of white rose petals. This is a wonderful example of California Muscat, with plenty of ripe sweetness and floral tones, but also the firm, mineral structure to keep everything focused.
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6/7/2012 - Cperkins2 wrote: 74 Points
Tasted like apple juice. Our non drinking friend loved it.
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5/3/2011 - Tyler_at_WWD wrote: 89 Points
Very distinct tones of orange blossoms absolutely dominate this wine’s aroma. A spin in the glass reveals cut citrus, with orange and lime showing particularly clearly, as well as dense floral tones hinting at gardenia and white roses. (As I was taking tasting notes I kept thinking, “Why can’t I find an air freshener that smells like this?”)
Very ripe on the palate, and yet still crisp, this wine is pleasantly off dry. Notes of cut pears in syrup, a spritz of fresh lime, and crushed sea stone support an incredible core of white rose petals. This is a wonderful example of California Muscat, with plenty of ripe sweetness and floral tones, but also the firm, mineral structure to keep everything focused.
Source: What's Worth Drinking: http://whatsworthdrinking.com/2011/05/03/post-145-temecula-tuesday-36-prelude-to-europa-village-pt-1-warm-weather-white-wines/
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