I must preface this review by saying that so far in my reviewing nothing has tasted like alcoholic wine, but with today’s offering, I think we come quite close. The other important thing to note is that Muscat does taste like grape juice, I’m not saying that there aren’t other flavours on the palate, but this needs to be noted before you all start nagging me that you could just taste grape juice.
Yes, you could, but where this wine delivers is in its experience. There is more happening in the glass, an added dimension far greater than grape juice and delivers from the nose to the tongue, so before you dismiss it off the cuff, to give it a chance.
Ladies and gentleman, please let me present to you, a pale to light golden yellow, medium dry, acidic wine with citrus notes and an aromatic bouquet. Yes, the 2017 Muscat is a grown-up, refined, complex wine delivering both on the nose and the palate.
The 2017 Muscat by Torres is not what I was expecting. At £5.99 from Waitrose, despite being today’s ‘Buyers Choice’, I was sure somewhere back in the recesses of my wine tasting experiences I have not great Muscat experiences. So, it was trepidation I chilled the Muscat down and then poured myself a glass.
Muscat is generally very aromatic with soft fruit, and some of both remain in this very appetising drink. 2017 gives Torres a good two years for this wine to have developed its sensibilities so I was vaguely optimistic, but it wasn’t until I took a whiff of the nose my interest piqued. This is not an overly sweet wine impersonating non-alcoholic wine on the bouquet. I picked up the green apple, pear, a hint of vanilla, a touch of hay and the suggestion of floral notes which the internet has helpfully enlightened me to be aware of and took a sip. The nose is undoubtedly a little sweet but the palate is a far more complex affair. Vanilla and fresh fruit come together in a wine which is medium bodied and a good finish.
This is a delightfully grown-up addition to the non-alcoholic wine world and I do think that it’s critics have been overly harsh. Chill it right down, and drink it as an aperitif or serve with white meat, fish or salad. If you aren’t sure after your first glass, try a second. Like so many of this breed of non-alcoholic wines, sometimes, as in life there needs to be a period of adjustment. Before you love it.
8/10
2017 Muscat by Natureo Torres
Colour: Pale bright yellow
Aroma: This is an aromatic wine with a rose petal floral element, On the nose there is green apple, pear, vanilla, and a hint of something more citrus based.
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Food Matching: Drink with light starters, aperitif, or white meat dishes
ABV (%) – 0.0
Grape Variety – Muscat of Alexandria
Serving Suggestions -Excellent as an aperitif, as well as paired with all kinds of fish, seafood and rice dishes
Producer – Miguel Torres Agent – John E. Fells & Sons Ltd.
Winemaker – Miguel A. Torres
History -Torres has over 150 years of winemaking history and exports to over 150 countries. It is a family-run business, now on the 5th generation family members, who continue to blend tradition with innovation, producing quality wines across the globe.
Regional Information -Catalonia is a region in the North East of Spain, with Barcelona as its capital city. It is one of the oldest winemaking regions in the whole of Europe – dating back to the time of the Phoenicians. The soil type is mainly limestone, which is perfect for viticulture.
Current Vintage – 2017
Vinification Details – Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 14-16oC. There is no oak ageing. The wine is subsequently de-alcoholized.
Units – 0
Taste Category – Natureo is the fruit of long term research, placing Torres at the forefront of high-quality de-alcoholised wine since 2008. Made entirely from Muscat, the wine is fermented and then the alcohol is carefully removed, thus preserving its full aroma and flavour
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