Millton Muskats @ Dawn 09

Grown nearly everywhere and able to be molded into multitude of styles, from crisp, dry white to dark deep brown-coloured fortified stickies, the Muscat grape is easily misunderstood. The reality with Muscat is that there are a large number of variants, and great care and precision is required to make high quality wine, no matter what the style, from the variety. James and Annie Millton in Gisborne have made their ‘Muskats @ Dawn’ in the delightful Moscato d’Asti style made by artisan winegrowers in Piedmont, north-west Italy. The parallel is obvious; the Milltons are true artisan winegrowers too, taking great care in all they do, as demonstrated by their biodynamic principles. This is elegant and gentle at 10.0% alc., but also decadent and exotic with its grapes-galore, melon, white peach flavour burst and rich 46 g/l residual sugar. The wine has vinous presence and is a fabulous summer refreshment for sure. Certified Organic, and suitable for vegan consumption.  RC Jan 10

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