Earl Stevens Mangoscato
Earl Stevens Mangoscato is the breakout bottle of Bay Area rapper E-40's wine label — an 18% ABV, 750mL mango-fortified wine inspired by Moscato. California Moscato meets neutral grape brandy and natural mango flavor for a pour that is sweet yet crisp: vibrant ripe mango on the nose, tropical fruit and citrus through a strong lingering finish. Created with UC Davis-trained winemaker Steve Burch and made at DFV Wines in Manteca from Central Valley grapes, it launched in 2013 and became the best seller of the Earl Stevens Selections range. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 18% (fortified wine)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Mango-fortified wine inspired by Moscato — Moscato + neutral grape brandy + natural mango
- Producer: Earl Stevens Selections (E-40), winemaker Steve Burch
- Origin: Manteca, California — Central Valley grapes
- Character: Ripe mango, citrus, apple; sweet yet crisp
A Rapper's Mango Moscato Moment
E-40 launched Earl Stevens Selections in 2013 with winemaker Steve Burch, a California Shiner from UC Davis — and Mangoscato was the bottle that took off. The idea was simple: take the easy-drinking appeal of Moscato, fortify it, and load it with real mango character. The result pours golden and tropical, made for ice buckets and warm afternoons. Find more California pours in our wine collection, or see the full Earl Stevens lineup.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant ripe mango with citrus and apple. Palate: Sweet yet crisp — tropical fruit carried on a firm fortified backbone. Finish: Strong and lingering, pure mango.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled or over a big cube of ice — the cold keeps the sweetness in balance. It is a natural party bottle: sweet enough for casual drinkers, with enough structure to hold its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mangoscato a real Moscato? It is inspired by Moscato — a mango-flavored fortified wine built on California Moscato, neutral grape brandy and natural mango flavors, at a stronger 18% ABV.
Who makes Earl Stevens wines? Earl Stevens — the rapper E-40 — launched the label in 2013 with winemaker Steve Burch, made at DFV Wines in Manteca, California.
How should I serve it? Chilled or over ice. It is designed to be enjoyed cold and refreshing.
Mango, Moscato, and 18% ABV of Bay Area swagger — order Earl Stevens Mangoscato online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.