XXL Blueberry Moscato (75cl, 16%)

A fortified blueberry-infused Moscato wine from the Republic of Moldova, bottled at 16% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is made by blending Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains with spirit and blueberry syrup, placing it closer to a dessert liqueur than a standard flavoured Moscato. The nose is dominated by juicy, ripe blueberries, followed by blueberry pie crust, violet and sweet baking spice, with the floral character of the underlying Muscat grape beneath the fruit. The entry is velvety and sweet, with ripe blueberry flooding the palate, then juicy sweetness balanced by soft acidity and a subtle vinous backbone recalling fresh blueberry pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. Vanilla and a full-bodied mouthfeel round out the experience. The finish lingers with persistent blueberry sweetness and gentle warmth from the fortifying spirit, with soft spice and residual fruit carrying through the medium-long close.