Made through war and hardship, Musar is a wine of stubborn dignity. It is earthy, a little wild, and keeps its beauty under pressure, much like Shuggie.
Sweet up front with a burnt, bittersweet finish. Pour a small glass to sit with Agnes's glamour and her ruin; it is warm without covering anything up.
Glasgow in the Thatcher years, and a boy who loves his mother through her drinking. It is a hard read that stays gentle, and its tenderness hurts more than its bleakness.
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