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Watkins 'Blush Sunset' Moscato 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "spark-ah-ling moss-kah-toe"
Primary flavours
lychee
Mango
Strawberry
Aromatic
Candy
Turkish Delight
Details
With its light pink fruity glory and delicious nose of talc and Turkish delight, this brightly and irresistibly fruity Moscato is just the ticket to watch a sunset (or indeed a sunrise, it's a great breakfast wine and works surprisingly well with bacon. Try it!). Oh, and the blush colour? That comes from the Muscat grapes used to makes this grape, which are just as pink!

Origin: Piedmont, in north-western Italy. Mainly Grown In: Italy, USA and Australia. Key Facts: The word 'Moscato' is the Italian name for all varieties of Muscat grape, which is traditionally used for sweeter styles of wine. The most famous region in Italy is Asti, and thus the wine Moscato d'Asti is a popular one. This particular style is lightly effervescent and delicately sweet, and has become the touchstone for the now international style that simply goes by the name Moscato. A hugely refreshing style when made well, the wine is filled with delicate peach and mandarin flavours with hints of honey and candied citrus. The sugar and hint of fizz are in superb balance, making the wine very easy to drink... a little too easy sometimes! To add to this, the style is typically made low in alcohol... did someone say breakfast? Fun fact: Moscato is a special sparkling wine, combining low alcohol with a hint of sweetness.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, high sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling Moscato
Wine Maker
Watkins
Alcohol
7%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Crown Seal
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
We can’t help but get excited whenever we see a bottle of lightly sparkling and oh-so delicious pink Moscato at the table, and this release from Watkins definitely knows how to satisfy the senses. It’s the perfect choice for pairing with smoked salmon dishes, inventive prawn starters and anything with prosciutto or jamon serrano, and it’s also going to be excellent with sweet and sour dishes, soft cheeses and spicy wings or tofu skewers. Berry based desserts and salads featuring pomegranate or dried fruits will also work a treat. Yum!
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Food
Dessert
Summer Salad
Bacon
Tastes
Sweet
Light
Salty
Fruity
Moods
Excited
Celebratory
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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