When I first saw moscato on a Missouri label, I questioned how this famed European grape could be locally grown. Apparently, the bureaucrats in Washington D.C. deemed the Valvin muscat grape worthy to be labeled as the increasingly popular varietal moscato. Pick up the luscious Stone Hill Winery Moscato for a sweet, low-ABV version with a rain-washed floral aroma perfect for pairing with summer fruits.
$8. Friar Tuck Beverage, 4635 State Highway K, O’Fallon, Missouri, 636.300.4300
Glenn Bardgett is a member of the Missouri Wine and Grape Board and wine director at Annie Gunn’s.
This article appears in July 2016.
