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Tasting: Gallo Family Moscato

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What was once the reading corner of my room has been rechristened as the Wine Corner. Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato California United States No Vintage offered on label $16 Review by Tastings : " Bright light golden straw color. Fruity, sweet minerally aromas of yellow fruits - apples, lemon chiffon, lemon honey, and lemon head candy - the powdered sugar component with an crisp, sweet full body and a sleek, delightful, snappy finish with grippy tannins and no oak." My Review: From the first smell, the wine seems light and almost floral. The taste is very sweet, and goes down as easy and lightly as fruit juice (which is dangerous). At the finish, there's almost a bit of a sour taste that hits you right at the back of your throat. Overall, the wine is like a reverse Sour Punch kid. A twist on the "First they're sour, then they're sweet". When I chewed the wine, it seemed much more fruity than I noticed before! While the cheapest wine I