The Australian wine marketers have made this style their very own. The word “Spatlese” is a German wine term for semi sweet and “Lexia” is an abbreviation of Muscat of Alexandria. Put them together and it’s a perfect description for this style.

It is the best wine to introduce “newbies” to the delights of wine. It tastes like a bunch of beautiful ripe Muscat grapes and in its best form even appeals to mature wine drinkers if only they would allow themselves to admit it.

It’s also a bargain here, compared to the big brand bottle shop labels.