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Umberto Fiore Moscato d’Asti
$13.99
Moscato from Asti provides the perfect start to an evening of wining,
dining and romance – either on its own or paired with appetizers
of a light and delicate nature. This wine is fairly sweet and loaded
with peach, apricot and nectarine fruit. The finish is soft and gentle
and very smooth – posing little challenge in terms of acidity and
alcohol.
www.avimports.com
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Tintero Moscato d’Asti
$11.99
This Moscato boasts the flavors typical of the varietal, but has one property
that no other Moscato’s have: an alcohol content of over 11%. This
gives the wine added texture and body, plus it has a slightly elevated
peachy quality to it that allows it to flow down your gullet as smooth
as silk. Tintero exemplifies what Moscato can achieve – sweet, well-balanced
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Ironstone Obsession
$6.99
“You’re my obsession, you’re my obsession. . .” How’s
that song go? Well, Obsession and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Obsession
is made from the Symphony grape, which is a hybrid of Muscat Alexandria and Grenache
Gris. It’s light, fresh, and subtly sweet with notes of white flowers,
honeydew, and tangerine. Try it with fresh strawberries dipped into a blend of
mascarpone cheese and Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey.
www.ironstonevineyards.com
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Doon Framboise, (375ml)
$11.99
A beguiling and intoxicating infusion
neutral grain spirits and raspberries that literally
bursts with explosive aromas of freshly picked
ripe raspberries. The palate is thick, rich,
and loaded with fresh fruit flavors and well-integrated
sweetness. This treat of a wine would work well
with chocolates of most styles and especially
well with something like raspberry-chocolate
mousse. It also works very well with candlelight
and a bubble bath.
www.bonnydoonvineyard.com
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Banfi Rose Regale Brachetto d’Acqui
$19.99
A deliciously soft and sweet sparkling red wine from Italy. Delightful
notes of rose petals and strawberries are evident on the nose with additional
strawberry and raspberry on the palate. A great match with any kind of
chocolate, you could also try it with warm chocolate souffle with raspberry
sauce and a special friend for a fantastic evening.
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Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscadelle, (375ml)
$15.99
This Australian dessert wine is so rich and unctuous that it’s
almost ridiculous. It’s a fortified Muscadelle made in a manner
similar to a solera system in Sherry. This multi-faceted beauty exhibits
almost unending tiers of aroma and flavor. It begins with a complex nose
of hazelnuts, toffee, molasses and raisins, and is followed by toffee,
caramel, treacle, coffee, dried fruit and cashews. The finish seems almost
endless and seamless. Try it with caramel cheesecake, truffles, or a
trifle of fruitcake and cashews. Or, better yet, try it on its own with
your favorite person for an unforgettable evening.
www.oldbridgecellars.com
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