HAVE I flipped my lid, singling out for the weekly panel of honour, a wine made from the undistinguished Muscat of Alexandria - an Australian grape that generally ends up in wine boxes at barbies? I don't think so.
Brown Brothers Muscat Blanc 1994 (widely available, about £7.99) is the best surprise of the summer so far - a zesty tongue tingler which combines those distinctive sweet Muscat flavours with a steely dry follow through. Try it very well chilled as an aperitif, or with a plate of something spicy.
