Moscatel

Fusta Nova Moscatel 2005

I've been a bit slow on tasting notes, a trip up to Sydney and work have go tin the way. I've got a couple of monastrells to look at this week as well.

I think this is the first wine from Valencia I've had here in Australia. And its good too, no two-fruits and Pez thick-shake here.  Its a complex wine, with a load of flavours I wasn't expecting.

A light, golden orange colour. After spending some time in the fridge,the wine pours in the glass with a bit of thickness.  Exotic on the nose, ginger marmalade, pineapple, apricot and cinnamon.  A nice balance of sweetness, flavor, spice and acid, with the palate mimicking the nose.  A bit sweeter than I like (i'm not a sweet tooth), the complexity, acid and flavours cover it well.  This would be perfect with cheese and rich puddings.  89 Pts.

Source:  Toro/Woods Wines Price:  Around $25 Closure: Conventional Cork