The perfect summer strawberry tart meets a lightly fortified wine called Samos Muscat Vin Doux. The wine is traditionally made in the southern area of the Rhone Valley very close to Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You don’t have to speak French to appreciate this very special wine. It is often referred to as, the sweet nectar of the Gods. Muscat is the grape variety and is known for its abundant aromatics.
This particular selection is from the 3,000 foot slopes of Mount Ambelos in Greece– a place as much in love with this grape as anyone. Besides, since the origin of the grape is Arabic, they are much closer to its original home! Beguiling aromas of over-ripe melon, butterscotch candy, and apricot jam hit you right away. With the first sip you’ll experience a wine with medium body, luscious tropical fruit flavors, a hint of citrus, with some roasted almonds in the finish. Continue reading
