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24 Apr 12, 14:56:48

Bring back the Dry Muscat!

With most meals I can find a white wine I am happy with from the vast selection of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines on the shelves, but they can get a bit lost when faced with a full-on Chinese takeaway. My first choice of wine for dealing with this type of food always used to be a Dry Muscat, especially the fine example produced by Brown Brothers (now replaced on the shelves by the "lite" Moscato - not the same thing at all!). I can get reasonably close with a Viognier (as long as it has not been blended into anonymity with other grapes) or a Dry Riesling, but these aren't always easy to find either and can be a bit pricier than I would like. Why oh why can't I find a Dry Muscat any more?

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clivec - Gold, 25 Apr 12, 10:12:28

I agree that the Brown Brothers' Dry Muscat is an absolute gem. In the absence of that though why not try Tesco's Finest Gewurztraminer as an alternative accompaniment to Chinese food? It's obviously not the same as Dry Muscat but I think it is a good oriental food match - and it's currently on offer at £5.69 per bottle!

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Ileach - Bronze, 28 Apr 12, 13:14:47

Oops - I did of course mean Sauvignon Blanc, not Cabernet Sauvignon.

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QueVino - Gold, 4 May 12, 11:21:58

Seems like you're in luck...

In 2011 Muscat was the fastest growing variety in terms of production in both the USA and Australia - brace yourself for a comeback!

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Ileach - Bronze, 9 May 12, 20:55:59

QueVino said: "In 2011 Muscat was the fastest growing variety in terms of production in both the USA and Australia - brace yourself for a comeback!"

I won't be holding my breath; it wouldn't surprise me if it all went into sweet or "lite" Moscato wines rather than Dry Muscat.

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glackour - Gold, 28 May 12, 16:41:11

Agree entirely !! Brown Brothers' Dry Muscat is a fundamental.......any answer from Tesco as to what happened there ?

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westonlad - Gold, 25 Jun 12, 13:13:41

Tesco should definately stock Brown Brothers Dry Muscat. Interestingly, it is currently on offer in a different supermarket chain for £5.49 so stock up at this price!