Essensia Orange Muscat 2022 / Andrew Quady

Penelope Hart - Great find for something unusual

7/10

Saw this on a menu at a wine bar and had to try it. The orange muscat grape gives it this amazing perfumed nose that's unlike anything else I've drunk. There's a nice balance between the fruit and a bit of acidity that stops it being cloying. Bought a bottle to have at home and it's just as good.

Aiko Tanaka - Really interesting wine

7/10

Picked this up because I'd never tried an orange muscat before and wow, the smell alone is worth it. So floral and perfumed, almost like drinking a bouquet. At £14.50 it's a nice treat without breaking the bank. Had it with some cheese and crackers on a Friday night and it was perfect.

Elena Vasquez - Not really my thing

5/10

My partner bought this for date night and it was a bit too sweet and perfumey for me honestly. I can see why some people would love it but I prefer something drier. The finish was nice though, not too lingering. Probably wouldn't buy it again at that price.

Haruki Sato - Decent dessert wine

6/10

The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted something different for a dinner party. It's very aromatic and floral which went down well with the guests. Good with fruit tart at the end of the meal. Not bad for £14.50 but I've had better at that price point.

Ingrid Holm - Solid but won't blow your mind

6/10

Got this as a birthday present. It's pleasant enough — smells gorgeous and has some decent depth to it. At 14% it's got a bit of punch too. Just felt like it was missing that extra something to make it special. Would happily drink it again if someone poured me a glass though.

Ayako Hirano - Absolutely loved this

8/10

I'm fairly new to wine beyond supermarket stuff and this was a revelation. The floral smell hit me as soon as I poured it and the taste has all these layers I wasn't expecting. Clean finish too, none of that weird aftertaste cheap wine gives you. Already ordered another bottle.