Published: February 13, 2012
Mirassou Winery's California Moscato Now Available Nationwide
MODESTO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Valentine's Day, Mirassou Winery has announced that the latest introduction to its family of wines, a refreshingly sweet Moscato, is now available across the country. Initially available in select U.S. regions, the varietal has received an enthusiastic response from wine consumers, prompting Mirassou to distribute it nationwide. In fact, Mirassou Moscato is the No. 1 selling Domestic Premium Moscato.(1)
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"Moscato continues to be a 'hot' varietal and Valentine's Day is a wonderful occasion to enjoy it," said David Mirassou, sixth generation of America's oldest winemaking family. "Consumers are looking for wines that are sweet, but not too sweet, and our Moscato is the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing."
Mirassou's Moscato features sweet notes of peach, tangerine, melon and honeysuckle and marks the eighth varietal in the Mirassou portfolio, which also includes Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. To find Mirassou wines in your area, visit the Where to Buy section at www.mirassou.com.
The Mirassou family is proud to be America's oldest winemaking family and has a rich heritage of crafting superior wines in the sun-drenched hills of California. Today, Mirassou wines embody the bright spirit that is so much a part of the winery's sunny California history.
Mirassou uses the best grapes from some of California's most acclaimed growing regions to make fruit-forward wines that pair deliciously with a variety of foods. Pairing suggestions for Mirassou's Moscato include spicy foods like Thai or Mexican cuisine, soft or creamy chesses, as well as desserts.
For delicious recipe pairing ideas and more information, find Mirassou on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MirassouWinery and at www.mirassou.com.
About Mirassou Winery: The Mirassou family has been growing grapes and crafting superior wines in California since 1854, earning them the distinction of being America's oldest winemaking family. Today, the Mirassou wine style is light-bodied, refreshing and fruit-forward. Mirassou's premium wines - Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Moscato, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon - retail for approximately $12 per bottle and are widely available in all 50 states. They can be located through Mirassou.com's "Where to Buy" section or by ordering at www.thebarrelroom.com.
(1) Premium Moscato Volume Sales and Change vs. Yr Ago, 12 weeks ending Oct 23, 2011
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