aromatic

Aromatic white wines are those that are considered to be very fragrant when you smell the wine.  They often provide lovely aromas of flowers and fruit.  Common aromatic varietals include riesling, gewürztraminer, muscat, torrentez (from Argentina), albarino (from Spain), and gruner vetliner (from Austria).  We tried all six of these varietals today, but the slightly sweeter muscat from Sutter Home eclipsed the drier styles of the others.  Following are the favorites of the five Millennial wine judges. ***** (97, GOLD) Sutter Home Muscat, California, -$4 Lovely fragrant nose of roses and apricot, which carries through on the palate.  Sweet, dessert [...]