got Flare?
If you ever worked as a server in a TGI-like restaurant, you are likely familiar with the concept of flare. I prefer sipping flare rather than wearing it. And there's nothing like a little flare from Spain's central coast (D.O. Valencia). This Flare is a bubbly Moscatel made in the Charmat (AKA Tank/Bulk) Method.
The Skinny
Cheste Flare Epumoso de Moscatel, NV ($7-$10)
- Made from the Moscatel (Moscato in Italy; Muscat in France) grape
- Light gold in color with small, steady bubble-beads
- Like many Muscat wines, the scent reminds me of a bowl of fresh grapes with a couple of peaches thrown in
- Semi-sweet/off-dry in the mouth, but with enough crispness to escape the 'syrupy zone.' A pleasant aperitif wine
*** (3 stars out of 5)
The perfect happy-hour sip. This Moscatel would also be fine with fresh fruit or a slice of peach pie
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