EAST is a luscious late harvest Moscato grown at our Musk Creek Vineyard.  Grapes gently dimple on
the vine in the late glowing autumn. 

We handpick to select the finest grapes, without a trace of rot, to ensure delicious cherry red colour.

The grapes were simply whole bunch pressed in a long slow cycle with careful evaluation at the press tray. The yield was only 500 litres per ton because of the shrivelling, heavy seeds and thick skins. We let the juice settle and leave behind the solids to preserve clarity and beauty.

Fermented slow and cold, with bespoke technique we halt the fermentation around halfway with a deep long chill. Thanks to fine tannin in the dimpled grape skins, careful preparation of the juice and temperature control, the wine clarified effortlessly.

Turkish delight, rose oil, orange peel, cinnamon... EAST best describes this luscious spice vibe.

Quealy Winemakers planted Moscato Rosa at Musk Creek Vineyard in the mid 90’s. We chose this ultra cool site on the edge of Main Ridge with the expectation & hope of growing grapes with finer perfume & tannin.

Both pivotal for making Moscato Rosa delightfully more complex & balanced than commonly cheerful table wine Moscato. Harvested in late Autumn when
the canopy drifts away, leaving grapes to bask, dimple & shrivel in cool sunshine.

Ultimately the wine is a most luxurious Moscato that has captured the glory of Musk Creek Vineyard 2024 vintage.

Sweet enough for pastry, delicious with crème anglaise; perfect for a cheese board.