While visiting Texas Hill Country, we enjoyed some phenomenal Orange Muscat wines. The aroma and taste were very orangey. One of the Orange Muscats we tried was a Newsom Orange Muscat 2002. This is a late harvest wine produced by Fredericksburg Winery. The grapes are from Newsom Vineyards located on the Texas High Plains. With a residual sugar of 15.1 percent, the wine is perfect by itself.

TRY THIS: Peel an orange and dip a slice into your wine glass filled with Orange Muscat. This is the ultimate experience and fit for a king or queen.

I’ve had a few other Orange Muscat wines from other areas of the country, but the Orange Muscat wines we tasted in Texas and in Temecula, California earlier this year were more flavorful and aromatic than some others we have tried. If you have the opportunity, check out the Orange Muscat wines produced in Texas Hill Country and Temecula.

In addition, a visit to Fredericksburg Winery in Fredericksburg, Texas is a fun-filled experience. The owner, Cord Switzer, is delightful and passionate about producing quality wines, winery legislation and family. Cord also has a great sense of humor and easily jokes with staff and visitors.

Cheers!

Kathy