Bacchus
When I was first introduced to this ‘Innocent Bystander’ last summer I was dubious. One look at the bottle and I was sure I was revisiting the days when I would see various colored Alcopops at a party (none for me thanks).
My friends tried to convince me otherwise. After a quick taste, and a few face contortions on my part (I assumed the worse), it was down the hatch. I thought, well that wasn’t so bad. Not bad at all actually. As seconds rolled by, a pleasant taste continued to entertain my thoughts. My mouth began to water as the finish came to a close without a hint of edge or awkwardness. I was dead wrong in prejudging this Sparkler. I began studying the rest of the bottle, and before long it was empty. At just 5.5% alcohol, I was ready for a second.
So what is it?
The Innocent Bystander 2009 Pink Moscato ($9.99) hails from Victoria, Australia, and is packaged in half bottles, which is a great way to keep things cool on hot days.
Composed of 65% Muscat Gordo (white grape), and 35% Black Muscat (red grape), this pink Moscato is crafted in the same manner as a Rosé, allowing some color and texture to develop from brief skin on juice contact before aging and natural carbonation ensue.
Have you ever smelled or tasted a honeysuckle? As with most Muscat-based wines, this one smells and tastes like sweet flowers, and is complimented with plenty of bright red fruit.
This Moscato is a riot, and is sure to be a blockbuster this Summer!
Cheers
