Middle Sister Sweet and Sassy Moscato

By Chris and Sherry Hardie
Moscato is one of the world’s most ancient grapes, but it has been rediscovered by many of today’s younger wine consumers.
Also called muscat, sales of the wine increased more than 200 percent between 2009 and 2011 and increased
78 percent last year, according to Nielsen data.
This label is part of the Middle Sister lines from California, which offers 10 different wines all devoted to the female in the center of the birth order.
Made with 84 percent moscato and a blend of other white grapes, this wine shows all the trademark signs of the aromatic grape. It’s a sweet wine that could pair with lighter fare or simply enjoyed by itself.
Sherry: “Honey, pear and touch of citrus” 3 stars
Chris: “Apricot, honey, pear and orange.” 3 stars
Available locally for about $9.
Coming next week: HandCraft Petite Sirah