9% alc./vol. - VQA Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada - $11.95 (375mL) in Ontario (129759); $18.95 (750mL) at Winery

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Also known as “spritz,” the Chardonnay Musqué hits some key style marks in the guilty-indulgence category.  Lightly effervescent, sweet, yet with some quality balancing acid too.  Pretty good varietal-perfume play off the nose with an underlying tangerine zing.  Tangy zip better than Miracle Whip.  Could be wicked cool with a dessert like baked Alaska. (JW)

Tags: Beamsville Bench, Canada, Chardonnay Musqué, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

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