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Monday, February 20, 2012

Zebo Moscato (About $10)

Note: I usually list vintages in my post titles.  I was not able to find one on this bottle.
About the Wine:  Moscato is a white wine that is almost always naturally very sweet and naturally slightly bubbly.  It can be grown in California but usually comes from Italy.  It is not a Noble wine, meaning that it requires more specific climate conditions to grow well than do the six Noble varieties.  Classic Moscatos have strong peach flavor and intense, lingering sweetness, making them a popular wine for those just getting into wine drinking.
About THIS Wine:  Zebo is not a classic Moscato.  The nose is sweet and a bit tangy with hints of citrus.  The palate is sweet, but very zesty with strong orange flavor and hints of pear.  The fruit flavors yield to a dull but pleasant sweetness that lingers.
Drinking this Wine:  This is the only wine I have ever had that would be particularly good with oranges.  You could also make an interesting, incredibly sweet variation of a mimosa with it.  It would be best to drink it with mild cheese or crackers handy.  Those foods tend to cleanse the palate and the sweetness of Zebo could become unpleasantly cloying very quickly.
Overall Impression:  While not classic, it is delicious and unique.  At $10 a bottle I would rate it as a steal and I would not be surprised to see the price go up by at least a few dollars a bottle over the next couple of years as the wine gains popularity..

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