Dancing Coyote Moscato 2007
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Chad Joseph, has been making wines for Dancing Coyote Wines, since the inception of the brand in 2001. He loves that despite their size, they are renegades in the industry - from planting unique varietals, to trying new winemaking techniques and new packaging, such as kegs and now, cans! His focus is letting wines naturally become what they want to be - letting terroir (a wine’s “sense of place”) happen. According to Chad, “This might mean more wild fermentations, minimizing filtering and fining, and in general, taking more risks. To make artistic wines you can’t be afraid of making mistakes. You have to have faith and let things ride.” His passion for wine extends from the vineyard to the finished product. It’s not unusual for him to show up on weekends and work behind the tasting room counter!
While Muscat comes in a wide range of styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling and even fortified, it's safe to say it is always alluringly aromatic and delightful. The two most important versions are the noble, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, making wines of considerable quality and Muscat of Alexandria, thought to be a progeny of the former. Somm Secret—Pliny the Elder wrote in the 13th century of a sweet, perfumed grape variety so attractive to bees that he referred to it as uva apiana, or “grape of the bees.” Most likely, he was describing Muscat.
The vineyards just inland from the Sacramento River Delta, along the deep banks of the Sacramento River, comprise the Clarksburg AVA. The River Delta channels in cold air and fog from the Pacific Ocean creating a cooling effect in this area. Warm summer days quickly change to chilly evenings and make a great environment for grape growing. While a range of grape varieties grow here, Chenin blanc stands out the most, distinguishing itself in the appellation.
The Clarksburg Wine Growers and Vintners Association, made up of nearly 50 grower members and over a dozen wineries, has been working since the late 1980s to promote the high quality wine of its region.