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You know the feeling.
Photographed by Arthur Elgort,Vogue,June 1990
For the NYC-based sommelier, its more about what hesnotdrinking.
Im avoiding anything with too much flavor and too much alcohol.
The prerequisites of a vacation wine are few, but enhancing the moment is non-negotiable.
We brought some Jamon, some hard cheese, and an Albarino from a responsible winemaker.
(Organic but not funky, no bullshit.)
This sense of gratitude and unrestrained ease permeates the vacation wine drinking experience.
Its less about the wine being expensive or impressive, and more about setting the right tone.
Its crispy and acid-driven, maybe not the most complex but always deeply delicious.
Wine aromas can be a strong force in memory recall,Pharmacie du VinandCafe Stellawine director Sarah Plath says.
Though buyer beware: a vacation wine doesnt always translate to regular life.
But, thats the fun of it, of course.
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