Hello all, for my first dessert wine review I've chosen a funky sweet wine from California. It's made from Orange Muscat, which is only used in California and Australia and produces a wine with a distinctly orange flavour (as one would expect!).
Appearance: It is a deep gold, and very inviting. Appears to be quick thick - a proper sweet wine!
Nose: It has an intense nose of orange blossom, dried apricot and mango, but also a hint of alcohol. There is a slight hint of sweet oakey spices and vanilla also.
Palate: The Essensia is very voluptuous: tropical fruits and orange juice lead to a zing of citrus peel acidity near the finish, with a lengthy and sweet finish that shows dried pineapple. It is fortified (slightly) to take it to 15%, but it is not overpowering, merely powerful.
Rating: An interesting wine that is absolutely delicious and would be a worthy accompaniment to any fruit dessert. Attractively priced (around £10/half bottle) and distinctly Californian: well worth buying. 8/10
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