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muscadel

muscadel

9.9
A sweet wine made from Muscat grapes, often from South Africa
  • noun
  • South African
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  • She purchased a bottle of muscadel while visiting a South African vineyard.

Examples

  • The dessert was paired with a glass of muscadel to enhance the flavors.

  • I love drinking muscadel during the summer.

  • A sip of chilled muscadel complemented the rich chocolate cake perfectly.

  • Have you tried the local muscadel from South Africa?

  • Yesterday, I enjoyed a glass of muscadel while relaxing on the patio.

  • The restaurant's dessert menu featured a delightful pairing of chocolate cake and muscadel.

  • During the wine tasting, I discovered that muscadel has a rich, fruity aroma that I loved.

Synonyms

muscatel
vsmuscadel
1 9.8

A sweet wine with a strong, fruity smell

is associated especially with South Africa rather than aroma focus
muscat
vsmuscadel
7.8

A sweet wine made from fragrant grapes that smells strongly of flowers

is linked mainly to South Africa rather than emphasizing scent

How Sweet

dessert wine
1 3.7
muscadel
  • South African
9.9
sweet
611 1.0
dry
38 5.6

Surface Forms

muscadel singular
muscadels plural

Etymology

Muscadel comes from the grape name Muscat, a kind of grape known for a sweet, 'musky' smell. That's why muscadel means a sweet wine made from those grapes, often linked with South Africa.