"Thick Sprite and Nickels" | Barefoot Moscato vs. Rivata Moscato d'Asti

About this episode

The episode compares Barefoot Moscato and Rivata Moscato d'Asti, discussing quality and taste differences.

Barefoot Moscato vs. Rivata Moscato d'Asti - Does a jump in price mean a jump in quality? Week two of the Drink This, Not That challenge, and Colin steps up as the sacrificial lamb. The Barefoot Moscato gets a fast, ugly, unanimous verdict. Think thick Sprite with a side of nickels. But the substitute, a DOCG-certified Moscato d'Asti from Italy, opens up a real conversation about what this grape can actually be. The quality gap is massive. The final rating? Closer than you'd expect. This week: Why Barefoot Moscato smells like nickels and tastes like thick Sprite What Moscato d'Asti actually is and why it's a completely different experience A close, heated debate over whether any Moscato can earn "casual sipper" status Joel tries ice. It doesn't help. Wines reviewed: Barefoot Moscato (California) $6 to $9 Ravada Moscato d'Asti (Piedmont, Italy, 2025) ~$14 Support the show and help keep the wine flowing! Buy us a glass! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Colin

Topics covered

• wine comparison
• Moscato
• quality assessment
• taste profile
• wine ratings

Keywords

• Barefoot Moscato
• Rivata Moscato d'Asti
• wine quality
• Moscato taste
• Drink This Not That

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Barefoot Moscato, Rivata Moscato d'Asti

Places: California, Piedmont, Italy

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