Low in Alcohol, High in Flavor: Meet the Lean Red Wines of the Central Coast

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92 points   Best Buy   Rough Day 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley), $18   Crushed blackberry, dried hay, field grass and black cherry aromas waft on the nose followed by thyme, dusted strawberry and just-ripened black plum.   VIEW FULL REVIEW ►   Find near you

92 points   Editors' Choice   Solis Winery 2021 Vanni Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Clara Valley), $35   This bottling, with deep tannins and aromas of dark cherry and maple on the nose, supports the notion that this warmer but still coastally-influenced region south of San Jose can make classy Cab.   VIEW FULL REVIEW ►   buy now

93 points   Goldeneye 2021 Anderson Valley Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine Sparkling (Anderson Valley), $72   These tiny bubbles dance in the glass, and the nose offers aromas of strawberry, apricot, red vines and notes of caramel.   VIEW FULL REVIEW ►   recipe: Shrimp Beignets   get recipe       buy now

91 points   Rodney Strong 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, $35   Aromas of black plum, crushed raspberry, black pepper and bitter cocoa jump from the glass on the nose of this Cabernet.   VIEW FULL REVIEW ►   learn more

Low in Alcohol, High in Flavor: Meet the Lean Red Wines of the Central Coast   A new generation of California winemakers are proving that lighter, leaner reds can still burst with vibrant fruit flavor.   Read article       It's Time to Consider Alsace, Where French Elegance Meets German Precision   Experiments in natural wine, amphora aging and new viticultural practices are making Alsace a thrilling region to explore by the bottle.   Read article       Cannabis Beverages Have Never Been More Popular—or Better Tasting   Interested in trying cannabis-infused drinks but not sure where to start? This week's podcast episode offers expert tips and insights into exploring the growing trend.   Read article       Why We're Obsessed With Brown Sugar Rums   No, these rums don't taste like brown sugar. Yet, they offer remarkably complex flavors, with fruity or grassy nuances that molasses can't match.   Read article       Born in Mexico City, the Margarita Al Pastor Is a Global Hit   When Benjamin Padrón Novoa first devised the Margarita Al Pastor in 2009, he had no idea how far the delightfully fruity-spicy cocktail would travel.   Read article       Happy Hour Enters Its High-Roller Era   From fine dining spots in bougie 'burbs to upscale izakaya, a growing slew of restaurants and bars have been upping their happy hour game.   Read article       Does Amaro Actually Help with Digestion?   Bitter digestivos like amaro are widely believed to soothe our stomachs and help us digest. Is that just wishful thinking?   Read article

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