Sterling Vineyards Muscat Canelli Dessert Wine

Tasting notes & discussion 29

Typically $45/bottle from Sterling Vineyards
375ml bottles
Vintage 2012 dessert wine from Napa Valley
AbV 12.5%, no info on pH or TA in the winery’s notes
Sold by Sterling Vineyards, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Sterling Vineyards
Founded in 1964 by Peter Newton, Sterling Vineyards was one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa when created and helped shape the region. Built in the style of the white stucco buildings of Mykonos, the winery was made with the intent to draw visitors and even has its own aerial tram. One of the largest landowners and most visited wineries in Napa, Sterling has been producing world-class, Bordeaux-inspired wines for decades.

Canelli Cinderelly

TASTING NOTES:
“…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.“

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
In Disney’s Cinderella, Cinderella is aided by many animals, including two mice named Jaq and Gus. These two, along with the other mice, often refer to Cinderella as “Cinder-elly,” such as when they sing.

A fun fact: Jaq and Gus were voiced by Jimmy MacDonald, Disney’s original head of the sound effects department. In addition to this, he voiced many characters, primarily animals, including Mickey Mouse from 1948 to 1977.

Double fun fact: he took over voicing Mickey from Walt when Walt became both too busy and too hoarse to voice him.

PAIR IT WITH (conventional option):
A perfect match to fruit-studded desserts such as mango cheesecake or orange crème brulee. Sterling especially recommends a Mango Tart.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
A plate of cheese to share with your animal friends.

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