Quady Essensia Orange Muscat California 2009 - From 100% Orange Muscat with an aroma reminiscent of Orange Blossom and Apricot, and a lingering refreshing aftertaste, Essensia is used as a dessert accompaniment or a dessert in itself. The Orange Muscat grape variety is little known. It was once grown in France and there are some small plantings in Italy and Australia. The wine is lightly fortified to about 15% alcohol and aged for 3 months in French Oak. The wine tastes balanced, like the taste of fresh fruit.
Essensia's vibrant flavor makes it an excellent accompaniment to desserts, particularly chocolate and those containing almonds, peaches, apples, or apricots. It is also used for dipping biscotti, for moistening cakes, or for adding to trifles. With sparkling water, it makes a refreshing spritzer; with sparkling wine it makes Essensia Royale.
Gold Medal: Amenti del Vino, Los Angeles Int'l Wine Comp,,National Womens Wine Comp, Orange County Fair Tasters Guild Int'l Wine Comp
Special Award:
Acclaim: Wine Enthusiast- Editors Choice and 92 points
Acclaim: Beverage Testing Institute- 93pts
Silver Medal: California State Fair, Dallas Morning News, Pacific Rim Int'l Wine Comp, Riverside Int'l Wine Comp, San Diego National Wine Comp, Tasters Guild Wine Lovers Vino Challenge Int'l