Early Muscat is a white grape variety, with its roots in Oregon, USA.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus blossom, green tea and perfume.
It is planted most seriously in Oregon.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
On other labels it goes by Early Muscat.
At the table it suits lobster bisque with wholemeal croutons, fried oysters with worcestershire sauce and spicy stir-fried vegetables.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Early Muscat.
Bottles to look for.
- Teutonic Wine Co. 'Eleven' Wasson Vineyard Early Muscat, Willamette Valley, USA
Early Muscat: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.