Tommy’s Wine Journal

This Washington State Muscat Canelli was made at the facilities of Badger Mountain winery. Badger Mountain is a certified organic winery and they make the Powers label to differentiate the wines that are not yet made from the grapes grown in their organic vineyards. The 2007 vintage of the Muscat Canelli was produced from 50% Champoux Vineyard fruit, while the other 50% was produced from their estate vineyard. The wine was quickly pressed, chilled, and settled, the clarified juice from each vineyard fermented separately . A specific yeast strain (VL1) for Muscat was used for fermentation, which was stopped at about 4% residual sugar, balancing the high natural acidity in both lots. It was blended and bottled in January 2008.The aromas expressed on the bouquet consist of orange marmelade, peach nectar, ripe nectarine, and honey suckle. On the palate the wine is light and sweet, and although it lacks acidity, it’s a fun little summer quaff! Orange marmelade continues to set the tone of this wine with additional flavors of peach nectar, nectarine, hibiscous flower, and lychee nut.I have to admit that this isn’t the best Muscat I have ever tasted but at the same time I think it would be perfect for the beach or a summer picnic.

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