by MJ Skegg
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THINK “WINE COCKTAIL.” At best it evokes brunch-time bottomless mimosas, or at worst, sickly spritzers served at family functions in a weak attempt at sophistication and taming the level of booze consumption. But wine cocktails can taste as complex as those made with hard liquor—even the derided spritzer has its place (it’s widespread in hot European countries). Wine purists who cry that such concoctions degrade the integrity of the grape should turn away and go read up on their vintage charts.
Chris Ryan
THINK “WINE COCKTAIL.” At best it evokes brunch-time bottomless mimosas, or at worst, sickly spritzers served at family functions in a weak attempt at sophistication and taming the level of booze consumption. But wine cocktails can taste as complex as those made with hard liquor—even the derided spritzer has its place (it’s widespread in hot European countries). Wine purists who cry that such concoctions degrade the integrity of the grape should turn away and go read up on their vintage charts.
To appreciate how intricate a wine cocktail can be, go see a specialist.