Taste & Aging
Light
Bold
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Tannic
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Acidity
Drinking Window
Aging phase
Until 2026
Ready to drink
2026 - 2035
Past peak
After 2035
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Vintage Report
The 2022 vintage for white wines in California received excellent ratings, ranging from 91 to 93 points, indicating a high level of quality. The wines from this year are approachable early and show beautiful fruit concentration.
An American-made dessert wine. The story begins like an episode fit for a show like "Ik vertrek." Andrew and Laurel Quady, both with good jobs but hectic lives in Southern California, sought peace and quiet and decided to embark on a new adventure in the mid-1970s. They moved to Madera, further north in California, to grow wine. In the early 1980s, Andrew discovered a vineyard with unused Orange Muscat grapes near the town of Reedley, just west of Sequoia National Park. He decided to use them, and Essencia Orange Muscat was born.
The vineyards of Essensia Orange Muscat
Essensia Orange Muscat was discovered by chance and has been produced since the early 1980s. For nearly 40 years, it has been considered a special dessert wine from sunny California. Thanks to the production of Essensia Orange Muscat, Quady's, the couple's winery, became a major player in the international market. The process for creating a bottle of Essensia Orange Muscat is similar to that of Port. During the fermentation process, 15% alcohol is added to halt fermentation and preserve the sweet character of this dessert wine.Why buy Essensia Orange Muscat?
Port-like, fresh-sweet, and aromatic. Our oenologists still swoon over the intense aroma and flavor of a glass of Essensia Orange Muscat. This is craftsmanship in its purest form. Your senses will be in overdrive the moment the cap leaves the bottle of Essensia Orange Muscat. The aroma is exuberant and distinct. Poke your nose into the glass, and you'll clearly recognize orange blossom, apricots, and fresh blossom. The flavor is distinct and impressive. A sweet palate lands beautifully on your tongue. You'll taste overripe fruit and fresh oranges. Enjoy this Essensia Orange Muscat chilled with sweet desserts or spicy oriental dishes.Product details
| Availability | Only 11 in stock! |
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| Alcohol content | 15.0% |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0.375L |
| Region | California |
| Sub-region | Central Valley |
| Producer | Essensia |
| Varietal(s) | Muscat |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 8° - 10°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |