What’s on Molly’s Menu? It depends on what’s in season, what looks and smells good at the market, and what inspires the Chef daily. Inspiration can come from the weather, an enticing bottle of wine that begs to be paired accordingly, a meal at a local restaurant, or a culinary trip across the world. Food is the medium and the canvas can be expansive or simple, so long as the flavors, textures and temperatures harmonize in a way that charms the palate. Reviving the art of cooking in your home means reconnecting with the food you eat, understanding how to distinguish the best ingredients, and learning a few fundamental techniques that can be applied to many recipes. Why be a spectator when you can immerse yourself in one of the most integral and pleasurable aspects of life?
Michele Chiarlo Moscato D’asti Nivole 2008
This lovely sparkling Moscato D’asti from the Piedmonte region of Italy is on my tops list of all time best dessert wines for the price. Its delicate body, gentle sweetness on the palate, and touch of effervescence makes it compatible to such a wide range of flavors, yet it is also quite enchanting enjoyed alone. It’s floral bouquet of tropical fruit, honeysuckle and orange blossom is enough to keep you amused all by itself.
It came to mind of late when I was looking for a use for the last of some beautiful Comice pears. Baking them into a buttery almond tart worked like a dream, and when I served it to some friends after dinner, I knew exactly which wine to pour along side. While my guests savored every last crumb of the tart, it was the Moscato D’asti they couldn’t stop talking about. Each sip elicited conversation, and when I mentioned the meager price of $13 per bottle, there were shared looks of amazement followed by refills all around.
Served slightly chilled, this wine is delightful all year round, and worth stocking up on for that impromptu hostess gift, dinner party or simply a quiet night spent contemplating the nuances in a glass of sparkling wine.
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This is one of my favorite dessert wines and always a crowd favorite. I think it tastes best with fruit dishes, but on its own it’s still pretty good.