The 2023 Chalmers Moscato Giallo Appassimento Half Bottle (375ml) is a distinctive Australian dessert wine produced by Chalmers, a family-owned winery celebrated for its Italian grape varieties. Crafted from Moscato Giallo using the *appassimento* method, which involves drying grapes to concentrate their sugars and flavours, this wine offers rich fruit character and aromatic intensity. Its anticipated bouquet reveals dried apricot, candied orange peel, ripe peach and honey, complemented by delicate notes of orange blossom, ginger and sweet spice.
On the palate, it is expected to be luscious and richly textured, with concentrated sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity. Flavours of dried peach, apricot preserve, orange marmalade and honey unfold alongside hints of citrus zest, ginger and delicate floral notes. Its generous fruit sweetness is lifted by vibrant citrus freshness, creating a beautifully balanced dessert wine. The finish is long and lingering, with impressions of candied fruit, honey and gentle spice.
Ben's Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who appreciate aromatic dessert wines with concentrated fruit flavours, natural sweetness and refreshing acidity. The 2023 Chalmers Moscato Giallo Appassimento comes in a convenient 375ml half bottle, ideal for sharing after dinner or pairing with desserts. A suggested drinking window is 2026–2032, depending on storage conditions. Serve lightly chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Particularly well suited to apricot tart, peach crumble, crème brûlée, almond biscotti, panna cotta, blue cheese or fruit-based desserts.
