Orange Muscat is a white grape variety. There is some disagreement about whether it really is closely related to the other muscat varieties.

As the name suggests orange muscat wines have a strong aroma of oranges. In some wines this is quite overpowering, and it gives the impresion that the wine will be sweet. This is not always the case. Some orange muscats are dry, just as some aromatic Gewurztraminers are quite dry.

As you can see from the list below, Orange Muscat is thus far confined to Victoria's North Eastern Zone. It is also used to some extent in California and Oregan.

• All Saints Estate Rutherglen
• Amulet Vineyard Beechworth
• Brown Brothers King Valley
• Goorambath Glenrowan
• Monichino Wines Goulburn Valley
• Scion Vineyard Rutherglen
• St Leonards Rutherglen

Food Pairing with Orange Muscat

A very dry Orange Muscat can be used with seafood dishes, but the best matches for this aromatic variety are with spicy foods, desserts or with soft ripe cheeses.

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