Page 18 - Boca Club News - February '24

Page 18, Boca Club News
Grape Expectations: Some Winter Wines You Need to Try

By Ed Wolfarth, who recently moved varietals, such as Cabernet and Merlot, are made all over buttery chards are not my favorites, I can see the attraction
to South Florida after retiring with the world. Zinfandel reaches its peak performance only in and why many will pour a glass while watching reruns of
his wife, Vicki, as Professor of Sports California! Because of its richness and power it goes well Suits! (Does anyone else miss Louis? Just asking.) In the Napa
Sciences & Physical Education at with any BBQ meat. Valley of California look for the Chards made by Beringer,
both Queens College and Hofstra Nero d’Avola. If you’re looking for a an inexpensive, Kistler, Hanzell and Stags Leap. In the more affordable range,
University. He is a nationally ranked easy-drinking but bold red wine, you need to try Nero d’Avola under $25, Kendall Jackson, Bogle or Chalk Hill. Chardonnay
senior tennis player and long-time from Sicily. Often compared to a sweet Shiraz, this grape from Sonoma County tend to be more balanced and less
USPTA Elite Teaching Professional. offers sweet tannin, plum and peppery flavors. Because of oaked than Chards from Napa. These CCCs (cold climate
Ed has written many educational the warm Sicilian climate, Nero offers dark fruit flavors, a Chardonnay) are more to my taste. Remember, Chardonnay is
and tennis articles in the past. Over the past few years, robust body, deep color and a hint of spice. Sicily’s “black the most widely planted wine grape in the world. And while it
Ed has turned his hobby of wine collecting into a way of grape” is being produced in other parts of the world, namely is made in many different styles—depending on climate, soil
continuing his passion for writing and has written on the California, but only in sun-drenched Sicily does it reach its and exposure to sunlight (terroir, is the French term)—many
subject for publications. As a self-proclaimed “wine snob,” full potential. Drink Nero with grilled meats. The acidity cuts can be classified as big winter wines.
he has collaborated on many wine lists for private clubs and through the meat’s richness. Have it with pasta dishes and These are just a few of my favorite winter wines. They
a few restaurants. Ed can be reached at wolfarthe@msn.com. tomato sauce. And don’t forget pizza! The wine’s fruitiness can stand alone and don’t need to accompany food. They’re
These wines are perfect for holiday celebrations, rich and acidity is perfect with pepperoni and tomato sauce. big, bold, alcoholic and meant to be sipped and enjoyed.
cuisine and evenings bingeing on your favorite Netflix Chardonnay. Okay you’re saying a winter white wine? Curling up with a good book or watching your favorite TV
series. Forget your Merlot, Cabs or Pinots. It’s not time for Well, yes, but it has to be big, bold and flavorful. While oaky series needs a glass! Enjoy.
light, pedestrian wines. Break out those ugly sweaters and
low-hanging Game of Thrones references...winter is coming!
Here’s what’s hot when the temperature drops.
First and foremost is my favorite red: Brunello di NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Montalcino. Brunello comes from Tuscany and is made
from 100% Sangiovese. It’s noted for having thicker-skinned
grapes, and because of this produces wines with bold fruit
flavors, high tannin and high acidity. I’m sure you have Boca Raton Concierge Medicine Doctor
enjoyed Chianti, also made from the Sangiovese grape and
decidedly cheaper. The difference is that Chianti is often
a blended wine whereas with Sangiovese wine 70% need Board Certified in
be only the Sangiovese grape. Cabernet is often added.
Brunello is 100% Sangiovese, darker in color, more tannic Internal Medicine
and age worthy, and hence more expensive. Brunello needs with Added Qualifications in
five years or more before it reaches its peak drinking time.
Brunello, with Barolo, is considered by most to be Italy’s Geriatrics (2002).
finest expression of red wine. Entry level Brunellos will still
cost you upwards of $50 but you may want to ask your local Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
wine merchant about one that will not break the bank and
still give you that ‘Brunello’ experience. Voted a “Best Doctor”
Zinfandel. No, not that cloyingly sweet innocuous white by his peers.
or pink wine but Red Zinfandel, which is most often found
in California and you will always see Zinfandel on the label.
Some great Zins are being made in Paso Robles and along Call to request a complimentary meeting
the Central Coast of California. Ridge, Seghesio, Kunde and
Turley are a few high-end producers of exceptional examples with Dr. Reznick.
of Red Zin, as it is affectionately known–a big, robust wine
with dark fruit flavors and often high in alcohol.
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the spiciness and big flavors when produced in California.
Zin is the quintessential American wine. Other grape
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