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Grape Expectations:

More Grapes You Need to Know About!

By Ed Wolfarth, who moved to alcohol and often 15%, which are my go-to BBQ wines. You as it is affectionately called, is grown all over the world.
South Florida after retiring with his should expect tastes of dark berries, juicy vanilla and a touch It is most successful, however, in Alsace in France, the
wife, Vicki, as Professor of Sports of sweetness. Look for Zins from Sonoma, Lodi and Paso Clare Valley of Australia, and in the Alpine region of Italy.
Sciences & Physical Education at Robles. Producers like Seghesio, Rombauer, Rafanelli and Trimbach, Hugel and Albrecht from Alsace are producers
both Queens College and Hofstra Dry Creek are making excellent Zins at affordable prices. to seek out. The typicity of that lychee nut flavor makes this
University. He is a nationally On the less expensive side, try Bogle Zinfandel for less that a popular choice of sommeliers and winos.
ranked senior tennis player and $10. You won’t be disappointed. Pinot Gris–is an upgrade of Pinot Grigio. It is grown
long-time USPTA Elite Teaching Syrah/Shiraz–Syrah is planted in Europe and the U.S., around the world and comes in styles from the full-bodied
Professional. Ed has written many while south of the equator, in Australia where it has become Alsatian variety to the lighter, more acidic Italian style. In
educational and tennis articles in the past. Over the past popular, Syrah is called Shiraz. You can expect a deep the fuller versions, I like the “oily” texture, slightly more
few years, Ed has turned his hobby of wine collecting ruby color and tastes of dark berries, smoked meat and acidity and a bit more alcohol and color. Recently, having
into a way of continuing his passion for writing, and has spicy peppers. While there is no direct relationship of the travelled to New England, we tried a Pinot Gris from New
written on the subject for publications. As a self-proclaimed grape Shiraz to the city of Shiraz in Iran, It has become the Zealand. Peter Yealands was the producer. It had that perfect
“wine snob,” he has collaborated on many wine lists for predominant red wine of Australia. The best Aussie Shiraz balance of pear fruitiness and acidity. For $13 a bottle, a
private clubs and a few restaurants. Ed can be reached at can be velvety with soft tannins and a sweet savory finish. steal! I’ve been seeking it out since. You will find wonderful
wolfarthe@msn.com. The finest Shiraz is made by Penfolds. Their Grange sells producers from Oregon like Joel Gott, A to Z and King
for $895. We’re talking serious wine here! On the more Estate, making excellent versions of Pinot Gris for under
In keeping with last month’s theme, there are so many affordable end, look for Paringa, Two Hands, Jim Barry or $20 a bottle.
more grape varietals that can satisfy your palate. Some are most Zins from the Barossa Valley. Arneis–another Italian white wine grape that is ever
familiar, some obscure and way too many misunderstood. To In California, the best Syrah producers are: Sin qua Non, popular overseas but hasn’t quite caught on here in the
the uninitiated, you need look no further than the plight of Pride, Plumjack, Ridge and Fess Parker. Again, the taste, States. Arneis is grown in Piedmont in northern Italy, and in
Merlot, Riesling or Zinfandel. Remember the 2004 movie, color and feel is similar to that of Shiraz. These are big, bold particular an area called Roero. While somewhat difficult to
Sideways? It put back the sales of Merlot 20 years! Or how wines often high in alcohol and terrific accompaniments to grow, it produces crisp dry wines that are full-bodied with
about Riesling? Too sweet to many, but they haven’t tried meat dishes. Zins and Syrah are manly wines. hints of apricot and pear. Historically, it is often linked with
an Alsatian Riesling or a dry Riesling from Australia. And Mencia and Monastrell–Monastrell makes juicy wines the famous red grape of Piedmont, Nebbiolo. For centuries,
Zinfandel, well that “pink stuff” you can buy for a few bucks and is known as Mourvedre in France and Mataro in Spain Arneis was blended with the harsh Nebbiolo to produce
and cloyingly sweet. Of course, nothing could be further and Australia. These wines can be tannic and high in alcohol. Barolo, one of Italy’s finest red wines. As a single varietal
from the truth in all these cases–but allow me to expound With age, however, they can mellow out and be quite it stands on its own. You may find it on the wine menu of a
on a few more of my favorite grapes that you may not have pleasant. While single varietal Monastrell is available, you fine Italian restaurant, or at an exceptional wine merchant.
heard of or tried. will more than likely want to try what we “grape nuts” call It’s worth seeking out.
GSM blends. That’s Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre. This Well, there are a few more wine grapes you need to try.
Red Grapes is the most common blend in Rhone wines from the south Again, there are so many unappreciated grapes from unknown
Let’s start with red Zinfandel–Yes, it’s a red grape! of France. Australia also makes wonderful GSM blends. regions that offer the same or better wine experience, for a
Actually, a black-skinned grape that is genetically equivalent fraction of the cost. While they may be hard to find, do not
to a Croatian grape called Primitivo. Its high sugar content White Grapes be too timid to try them. Wait, there’s more!
can produce a blush white wine (white Zinfandel) that is very Gewurztraminer–an aromatic white wine grape with
sweet and has outsold its red counterpart many times over. high sugar content and a flamboyant bouquet of lychee nut.
While I dismiss the extremely popular white Zinfandel, It can be made in many styles, but most often with a hint h
my apologies to those young ladies who adore it. I’m talking of sweetness and a bit of effervescence on the tongue. It is
about California Zins. These are serious wines, high in a wonderful wine with all sorts of Asian cuisine. Gewurz,
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