I am currently neck deep in history and reviews for this coming Sunday. My first wine event is taking place, entitled "Moscatos of the World". Wine, cheese, snackies (tres elegant).
Besides organizing this event, I also have been digging deep into the origins of this long overlooked and often underestimated varietal. While Moscatos have been dubbed "Cheap", "Party Wine" and by many bears the same rank as a White Zinfandel, I have found that our refreshing summer wine is more than what it appears.
Few know that Moscato (cousin of Spumante) is one of the most archaic wines in the world. The grape and drink was brought over to Italy by Roman soldiers which then thousands of years later was brought over to America by French and Spanish immigrants. Amazingly, only within the past ten years has Moscato gained any kind of influence in the United States. Many stores still carry just a hand full of brands.
As a representative to my business I get to sample and rate some of the worlds best wines, but an everyday individual cannot. I believe it is my duty to help people understand what it is they are buying and the best way to do that is to try it first.
That doesn't mean it's not easy getting all of this together. *collapses under piles of book* Yeesh.
Anyways, wish me luck. If all goes well my next event will be in October for fall wines and what to serve at Thanksgiving.
Until then, enjoy the sunshine and a glass with a friend.
~Racecar
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