May 2022

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Jacqueline Strum EDITOR & PUBLISHER EXECUTIVE EDITOR Lauren Buzzeo TASTING DIRECTOR Alexander Peartree CREATIVE DIRECTOR Marco Turelli DIGITAL CREATIVE DIRECTOR Julia Lea MANAGING EDITOR, DIGITAL Emily Saladino SENIOR EDITOR, DIGITAL Dylan Garret DIG
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In This Issue: Toast to Your Well-Being
This month, we turn to a cultural phenomenon we could all use a little bit more of—the balanced lifestyle. Being fascinated by and enjoying the pleasures of wine is all well and good, but when should we pause and look at our habits holistically? Perh
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Winemag.com: Inherent Vice
Contrary to decades of common medical advice, media coverage of beer, wine and spirits periodically hype the so-called “health benefits” of alcohol. Such stories may suggest that red wine can help you live longer, that one beer a day is good for your
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Beyond the Basic Spritz
A symbol of ’70s and ’80s suburban culture, wine spritzers have a rich history. As Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau note in their 2016 book, Spritz, some believe the spritzer started as a way for beer-loving Austro-Hungarian soldiers based in the n
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Pairology: Arugula Awakening
The Roman poets Ovid and Virgil extolled its virtues as an aphrodisiac two millennia ago, but this brash green known as rucola in Italy and rocket among non-U.S. English speakers is a relative newcomer to American palates. Although arugula was brough
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Add Saké to Taste
Cocktails are a fantastic way to introduce saké to imbibers. Bartenders often incorporate saké into cocktails because it can breathe new life into classic drinks and introduce the category to those who might not have tried it on its own. Both clear a
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Q&A with Roman Roth from Wölffer Estate
Rosés are not new in the wine world. Winemakers in countries like France and Italy have been making pink wine for centuries, and the style has garnered great reception in countless New World wine regions as well. Over the past decade, consumer infatu
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Cocktail of the Month: An Apple A Day
Named after his grandmother, this apple cider vinegar cocktail is a lightly boozy rendition of a non-alcoholic wake-up staple of Brooklyn-based bartender Greg Floyd. “I was trying to take my morning routine to the brunch scene,” he says. Though this
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Pink Expression
With hues that span from a delicate carnation blush to a deep grapefruit-flesh glow, a new crop of distinctly pink Tequilas has arrived. Often called “rosa” or “rosado,” these expressions are mostly achieved by resting Tequila in casks that previousl
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Soak It In
Alcohol is the base of many skincare products, so it is only natural that spirits and wine are being incorporated into massages, body wraps and scrubs at spas around the world. “Alcoholic substances have nourishing, moisturizing and skin health-boost
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Reaching New Heights
The director of this Graves-based Bordeaux château, Vincent Labergere, wanted to create a tasting experience that matched the sublimity of his Premier Grand Cru Classé Sauternes wines, he says. Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle and Sémillon grape
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Recipe Of The Month: Beet The Urge
Healthy with healthy is always a good pairing, and this salad created by John Walker, cofounder and head brewer of Athletic Brewing Co., is just what’s called for on a detox day or anytime you’re in the mood for something light. It’s refreshing and v
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Mexican Bubbly is Set to Explode
Centered around the wine region of Valle de Guadalupe, some of the most talked-about Mexican wines today are vinos espumosos—from long-aged traditional-method wines styled after Champagne, to minimal-intervention pét-nats. The region’s lack of appell
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Viewpoint: Drink Well
Why do we drink wine? Usually, because it tastes good. It’s also relaxing, pleasurable and a social lubricant. It’s rarely because of our health, which makes the more recent phenomenon of wine as part of health and wellness practices somewhat bafflin
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Wine & Wellness in Italy
In Italy, the tradition of enjoying wine and pampering the body and soul stretches back to the Etruscans and Ancient Romans. And so, it’s no surprise Italy is at the cutting edge of today’s wine and wellness movement. Exclusive wine-country resorts o
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No Sugar Coating
Low- and no-sugar wines, often marketed with a “better for you” positioning, aim to appeal to health-conscious wine lovers. Consumption of these wines can be tied to other movements, too, including keto, low-carb, organic and vegan diets. While almos
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A Lighter Shade of Rhône
93 Château La Nerthe 2018 Clos de Beauvenir White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Kobrand. Cellar Selection. abv: 13.5% Price: $136 95 Château de Saint Cosme 2019 Condrieu. Winebow Imports. Editors’ Choice. abv: 15% Price: $100 Whether Côtes du Rhône or Châte
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NA Any Way
Over the past couple of years, the number of non-alcoholic bottlings has skyrocketed, including many designed to mimic the flavors of tried-and-true spirits. With so many zero-proofers now available, it’s a great time to consider adding a few to the
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The Bistate Divide
The number of bonded wineries in the United States has increased exponentially over the last four decades. With that growth has come a dramatic rise in designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), or appellations of origin, followed by smaller sub-
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Drinking Session
Brooklyn bar and restaurant Grand Army will soon list alcohol-by-volume (abv) percentages along with cocktail descriptions on its menus. While abv is standard information on beer and wine labels, and proof on spirit bottles is ever present, a potency
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The Vegan Diaries
Whether you’re flirting with Meatless Monday or have made permanent dietary decisions, vegan meals are a great way to broaden your palate and culinary skills. Here, we focus on three key vegan proteins—peas, tofu and plant-based “beef”—as a base for
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New Zealand
The world can’t seem to get enough Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The best examples from the last two vintages, 2020 and 2021, exemplify this popular style through bright fruit, mouthwatering acidity and a slippery texture. These traits are particularl
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California
96 Mail Road 2018 Mt. Carmel Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills). Delicately lovely aromas of honeysuckle, lemon blossom, crisp apple and Asian pear invite the nose into this excellent bottling from an iconic vineyard. There’s an extremely chalky g
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Oregon
94 Élevée Winegrowers 2019 Departure Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley). All four vineyards that are featured individually in Élevée’s “Study in Terroir” series contribute to this final blend. As is sometimes the case, the whole exceeds the sum of its pa
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Bordeaux
96 Château Malartic-Lagravière 2019 Pessac-Léognan. The Bonnie family has worked wonders at this estate, producing today one of the top wines of the appellation. This latest release, equally rich in tannins and fruit, is dense, powerful and also eleg
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Burgundy
98 Louis Latour 2019 Château Corton Grancey Grand Cru (Corton). Bracing tannins frame red-cherry and fresh strawberry flavors in this ripe yet svelte, focused wine. Youthful red-fruit flavors are hedonistic already but this subtly spiced Pinot Noir i
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Tuscany
95 Castello di Ama 2018 San Lorenzo Gran Selezione (Chianti Classico). Smooth and delicious, this compelling red offers delicately enticing scents of dark-skinned fruit, pressed rose, violet and cedar. Boasting layers of flavor, the smooth palate is
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Austria
95 Prager 2020 Wachstum Bodenstein Grüner Veltliner Smaragd (Wachau). This is crafted with laser precision, delivering inviting aromas that draw you into the glass, where flavors of dragon fruit, papaya, quince and lemon dance together harmoniously.
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Spirits
For those who have only tried bright blancos and honeyed reposados, añejo Tequilas can be a revelation. Aged between one and three years, añejos are particularly rich and complex. Time in the barrel yields plenty of vanilla, dried fruit and spice fla
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Beer
Despite its name, there is no lactose in a cream ale. What it does have is a smooth mouthfeel and endless refreshment. The style was created as an ale to compete with lagers, with the aim being an easy drinking beer that delivers on crispness but sho
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Last Drop: Good Chemistry
A few weeks ago, I derailed what could have been a simple transaction with a wine shop cashier by casually shifting the conversation to dirt. The salesperson, a fellow wine geek, and I chatted animatedly about the chemistry of viticultural soils befo

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