🥂 Episode 51: Muscaris – The Modernist

Ready to meet your next favorite white grape? In this episode, we’re exploring the vibrant and little-known Muscaris—a modern, aromatic stunner that’s turning heads for all the right reasons. Whether you’re into sustainable winemaking or simply want something new in your glass, Muscaris is the grape you didn’t know you needed.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why Muscaris was created and how it thrives in organic and sustainable vineyards 
- How its flavor profile compares to wines like Gewürztraminer and Muscat (spoiler: it's floral, zesty, and totally delicious) 
- Where Muscaris is grown—and why cooler or emerging wine regions are loving it 
- Food pairings that make its aromatics pop, from spicy curries to mango-topped seafood 
- How some winemakers are pushing it into orange wine territory with skin contact aging 

If you’re curious about lesser-known grape varieties or just want to impress your next wine night crew, this one’s for you. Hit that follow button and keep exploring the world of wine, one glass at a time. Cheers!

6 sec intro

21 sec outro