Fact of the Week: Admiral John Byron (grandfather of poet Lord Byron) was shipwrecked at Cape Horn and travelled across Chile before returning to England with a glowing review of Chilean
muscatel wine.
They are hearty and resemble
muscatel or muscat grapes.
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Pisco is a Peruvian and Chilean specialty, developed by Spanish settlers in the 16th century and produced in four varieties: 'puro' from non-aromatic grapes--quenbranta, mollar, ubina, or negra criolla; 'aromatico' from aromatic grapes--torntel, italia, albilla or
muscatel; 'acholado' from a blend of non-aromatic and aromatic grapes; and 'mosto verde' from partially fermented grapes.
(24) ("macaroni, pheasant, string beans, puree, cream, peaches,
muscatel, and candied fruit;" "groncioli.') Significantly, bread crumbs are what the Housewife herself used to chew on as a child, the symbols of a life still free of artifice and inane preoccupations.
It has also been suggested that foreigners, such as the Venetian ambassador, who had a desire to trade in
muscatel, encouraged parliamentarians to protest against regulated trade: Foster, above n 109, 81 fn 36.
Finally, Kailash, a unique high mountain top tea from the Himalayas produces an exclusive, rich brew with a
muscatel aroma.
quills and spokes of light fan out Into carnelian reds and nectarines, Nearing a citron brilliance at the center, The searing furnace of the glory hole That fires and fuses clouds of
muscatel With pencilings of gold.
Meanwhile Matt's Moselle, More midday
muscatel, Make Maria's monkey mindlessly merry!
Wines from muscat or
muscatel grapes go well with fruit and raising of a pudding.
Why not pop back to the Hilton and share one with me ( perhaps with a glass of
Muscatel? Thousands of diners have enjoyed meals here.