Hot weather pours: Casa Noble Tequila and Exclusiv’s Rose Moscato

By April MacIntyre Jul 25, 2011, 2:07 GMT

Most people don\'t want to sip on Bourbon or Scotch when it\'s a scorching 90+ degrees outside. Spirits for the summer should be refreshing, lighter and certainly flavorful.

Most people don't want to sip on Bourbon or Scotch when it's a scorching 90+ degrees outside. Spirits for the summer should be refreshing, lighter and certainly flavorful.

There are two new kids on the block that are worth checking out.

Most Americans think fine Rose Moscato wines cost a fortune, but Exclusiv Vodka launched their Rose Moscato wine in the U.S., and it is under $10 a bottle.

This delicious sparkling red wine also satisfies the champagne lovers too.

Exclusiv Vodka, Moldova’s renowned vodka manufacturer which won silver in this year’s L.A. Wine and Spirits Competition, brought its popular Rose Moscato, a sparkling red wine to market to the USA.

Rose Moscato is cultivated from the Muscat, which is the only grape to produce wine that has the same aroma as the grape itself.  The sparkling wine has a sweet and rich aroma of raisins, apricots and oranges. Rose Moscato’s Muscat grapes are considered the world’s oldest domesticated grape variety.  Exclusiv’s Rose Moscato is made in Moldova, a country with a deep history of wine cultivation.

Grape-growing and wine-making in Moldova began 4-5,000 years ago, and Moldovans now pay a great respect to both wine cultivation and the consumption of it. Wine-making is both a passion and way of life to Moldovans, and their vineyards reflect their culture.  Moldova is now featured in the list of the top ten wine-producing countries in the world.

Keep this affordable sparkling wine in the refrigerator for unexpected company and barbecues. Recommended.
http://www.exclusiv-vodka.com/

Another great summer pour to consider is a Tequila that musician Carlos Santana himself has invested in. 

Casa Noble Tequila announced that Carlos Santana has joined the Board and is now one of the owners of the tequila.

Santana will be involved in the continued development of the brand which is already recognized as one of the finest handcrafted spirits in the world.

"Santana’s love for the spirit of Casa Noble and his commitment to this new partnership is exciting for everyone involved with our brand," says Casa Noble CEO Jose Hermosillo. "We have been exploring this partnership for some time. Santana through his life and his music has dedicated himself to those same values which are the key motivators behind this alignment.”.

"We have come together because I love the Tequila," Carlos Santana said. "Passion, dedication and integrity is what attracted me to Casa Noble Tequila. They strive for excellence and don’t take shortcuts."

Casa Noble has over 200 years and 7 generations of tequila production under their belts.  www.casanoble.com