LA SIRENA 11 MOSCATO AZUL
Winemaker Heide Barrett's Notes: "A white wine from La Sirena? Of course. But this is not just any white wine. This is a dry-style Muscat Canelli from our neighbors’ vineyard here in Calistoga. It’s quite a unique wine because most Muscat is made into sweet, dessert wine. Not this time. With Moscato Azul you have all the beautiful perfumy, floral character of varietal Muscat Canelli, without the sugar! It’s meant to be a delightful, fun white wine to go with an assortment of tropical, citrusy, or Pacific Rim type foods. Try striped bass sautéed with orange zest, olive oil, sea salt and a splash of Muscat or shrimp tacos with Mango salsa! Just chilled on its own, it is also delightful as a summer sipper."Light straw in color with brilliant clarity, the 2011 Moscato Azul has floral aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, and delicate white peach. Very clean and silky in the mouth with bright fruit flavors and a lush creamy mouth feel. Reminiscent of dry Riesling on the palate, but with the unmistakable permumy, spiciness, and floral qualities that are the hallmark of true classic Muscat varietal character. The flavors complement the aromas in a wine with a polished profile, seamless for a white wine. It has lots of flavor without weightiness, enticingly fresh and eminently likable, best consumed in 1-2 years."
