This sweet red Muscat from Quady Winery (probably America’s premier producer of sweet red wines) shows a lot more to like than just sugar. The soaring aromatics are quite floral; there’s an impression of bright red raspberries in the mid-palate, and plenty of zesty acidity brightens up the finish so that one is soon ready for another sip. A highly admirable performance in a category that is commercially fashionable but qualitatively dreary. Platinum Award winner at the 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition.
Salt of the Earth, California (United States) Moscato Rubino 2013
By Michael Franz