Muse Extra Brut 2014 Magnum

Muse Extra Brut 2014 MagnumA toasting wine if ever there was one. The nose brings plenty of oak influence, which recedes and integrates nicely on the palate. A lively bead in the glass carries into the mouth, retaining a ticklish fizz of crisp apple, white nectarine (softer, gentler and more refined than typical stone fruit notes), light almond, and a nice floral lily hyacinth bouquet into the impressively long finish. Tuck some away for an occasion worth a speech and a toast.

On the palate the Cabernet brings some power

complimentary tastings

intense nose of eucalypt

light honey hue with lifted passionfruit

Cloth label and clearly a much-treasured product

It’s full-bodied on the palate

The palate is drier and more structured than the nose might suggest

reflecting the dry and concentrated season

more expressive wine than the dessert stickies you’d often see it used for

young Pinot that overdelivers for its youth

A special summer three-pack that’s perfect for gifting (or for yourself):

kiwi and pineapple