Wines made from Muscat Ottonel grapes of New Jersey
Discover the best wines made with Muscat Ottonel as a single variety or as a blend of New Jersey.
Delicate and fine muscat whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, on intense and refined aromas of orange blossom, rose, fresh grape, citrus, white peach and airy muscat (more subtle than Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains). Made as aromatic dry aperitif whites (Alsace, Baden), off-dry and sumptuous botrytised liquoreux (Burgenland in Austria, Cotnari in Romania, Tokaj). Created in the 19th century by Robert Moreau (Angers), a cross of Chasselas × Muscat de Saumur.
East Coast US vineyard, tempered by the Atlantic and Delaware Bay (190-217 frost-free days). Bordeaux and Burgundy diversity on draining sandy soils. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon reds with signature notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar and tobacco. Peppery Cabernet Franc, round Merlot (plum, cocoa).