Oaky, butterscotch scents pour forth from this orange-colored wine. Flavors center around nutty, orangey nuances, with the wood notes reassserting themselves on the finish. The 18% alcohol is barely noticeable in this intense and unique dessert wine that bears a resemblance to some sherries and tawnies. (12/ 1999)
A distinctive, amber-colored wine, with Madeira-like nuttiness, a smooth texture and a set of spicy orange aromas and flavors that linger on the finish. Well made and elegant. (11/ 1991)
Gold Medal/Best in Class winner in the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition! The current release of Merryvale's unique barrel-aged "Antigua" is 100% Muscat de Frontignan from vintages 1970 to 1983, 1992 to 1994. After being fortified with fine pot-still brandy, it is aged in French oak barrels and tanks for an average of eleven years. With 11% residual sugar and 18% abv, this is a distinctive sweet fortified wine, with complex nutty and candied orange peel aromas and flavors, accented by creamy vanilla and caramel from oak ageing. It's like a cross between Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and Madeira - a charming stickie to enjoy with pumpkin pie or carrot cake.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2012 Robert Sinskey Vin Gris of Pinot Noir Carneros $26.99
2012 Copain "Tous Ensemble" Anderson Valley Rosé $18.99
2012 Bedrock "Ode to Lulu" Rosé $19.99
2012 Frog's Leap "La Grenouille Rougante" Napa Valley Rosé $14.99
2012 Dragonette Cellars Rosé Santa Ynez Valley $18.99
