A wine that Heidi Barrett does better than just about anybody in California is her unbelievably fun Moscato Azul. The 2005 version is a 400-case cuvee reminiscent of northern Italy’s famed Moscatos. A slow, cold fermentation renders a wine with an explosive perfume of spring flowers and tropical fruits. There is a touch of residual sugar, but crisp acidity provides excellent balance resulting in a smorgasbord of seductive, fun fruit characteristics. This is an ideal aperitif or breakfast wine, or it can be enjoyed at the end of a meal. These wines deteriorate quickly, so the 2005 should be consumed over the next 6-9 months. Tel. (707) 942-1105; Fax (707) 942-9390