Dessert Wine Trio

Tasting notes & discussion 29

Typically $40 - $45/bottle from Sterling Vineyards and Beaulieu Vineyards
Vintage 2013 Sterling Muscat Canelli and 2015 Beaulieu Port from Napa Valley, NV Muscat de Beaulieu from California
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About Beaulieu Vineyard
For more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has set the benchmark for rich, classic Napa Valley wines. We honor our exceptional fruit with meticulous winemaking processes that reveal the distinctive varietal personality of the grapes.

About Sterling Vineyard
Modeled after a Greek monastery, Sterling Vineyards was the first winery ever built with the visitor in mind and the only winery in the world with an aerial tram. Today, Sterling is one of the most visited wineries in Napa Valley and one of the largest landowners in Napa, which provides immense opportunity for crafting world-class wines.

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TASTING NOTES:
Muscat de Beaulieu - “The Muscat de Beaulieu is very Sauternes-like in style offering beautiful high-tone expressive perfumed aromas of jasmine, orange blossom, ripe peach, honey and mandarin oranges. The intriguing bouquet leads to a mouthwatering palate filled with citrus, peach, honey, vanilla creme and almond flavors. The viscous palate is delicate and very well balanced, supported by refreshing vibrant acidity that leaves a lingering, flavorful finish.” (AbV 18.0%, pH 3.82, TA 4.0 g/L, 375 mL)

Port - “This Port has a core of dark macerated blackberry, black cherry and dark plum alongside notes of black licorice and perfumed rose petal floral notes on the nose. Lots of dark red berry sweet pleasing fruit is present on the palate while the mouthfeel is viscous with inviting texture and soft chewy tannins, finishing with warmth from alcohol and a delicate spice from the oak with notes of cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.” (AbV 18.5%, pH 3.6, TA 6.1 g/L, RS 102 g/L)

Muscat Canelli - “One of the world’s most ancient varietals, Muscat has inviting sweet floral and candied orange qualities that make for an enticing dessert wine. Our Muscat Canelli opens with delicate aromas of damask rose and fragrant orange blossom, layered with lychee, white peach, mandarin and lavender. The plump, creamy palate is deftly balanced by lemon zest and mineral notes, with a hint of coriander spice on the finish.“ (AbV 12.5%, 375 mL bottle)

TANGENTIALLY RELATED MUSIC to listen to in anticipation of this wine:

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
Muscat de Beaulieu - fruit pies or cobblers (apple, peach and pear), strong cheeses like blue Roquefort, hard cheeses with lavender honey or fig jam.

Port - strong blue cheeses (Roquefort), dark chocolate desserts (chocolate ganache cake or brownies).

Muscat Canelli - fruit-laced deserts like mango cheesecake, orange crème brulee, or a mango tart.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
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