![]() Relax has an intense and steely nose which acts in great contrast to the jammy palate. Pear and apple combined with lime give a wonderful shape to the aromatic bouquet. Then, after a few swirls, an abundance of green and citrus fruit aromas appear. Relax Riesling begins with gentle floral fragrances of honeysuckle and dried rose. Relax Riesling is sure to draw wine enthusiasts in as soon as they take a glimpse at the wine’s golden tones. The legs are long and watery, while the light tears bestow a compelling character to the wine’s appearance. But as the semi-opaque center opens near the rim, a bright lemon color surfaces. Relax Riesling is attractive and eye-catching. ![]() Relax is a great Riesling, full of delightful aromas and jammy flavors. The delicious palate displays flavors of pineapple and peach, as the natural acidity offsets the ripeness. A fruity bouquet of honeysuckle and rose elevates as the nose closes in the glass while hints of pears and lemons complete the aromatic profile. A small retailer is more likely to know the winemakers, the grape growers, and what their practices are,” she says.Relax Riesling wine is sweet, but refreshingly crisp. This is why I avoid chain stores when buying wine. “They do not wash grapes before turning them into wine, so anything that is sprayed on them will end up in the bottle. Her theory? That it's decades of chemical sprays that are concentrated in the soil, in addition to the additives in the wines that cause "allergic" reactions. “Legally there are something like 77 additives that can be added to wine, and while I'm not a diehard supporter of ‘natural wines,’ I do seek out wines that have been made with minimal intervention, and are made using organic or biodynamic vineyard practices.”Īnd get this: Smith says that most people assume that they are allergic to sulphites, because that is the only ingredient that is necessary to list on the label. You really have to take a holistic approach when putting anything in your body, and wine is no exception, advises Smith. Why? “This allows nuances to come out slowly, and in some cases allows the fruit to really shine through.” Memories and meditation aside, does wine really help you relax? Not cold, she says, but closer to cellar temperature (56 degrees). When she’s looking to just take the edge off her day, Smith likes to start most of the wines that she enjoys chilled. Where a good pinot noir might have berries and spices and terroir exploding from the glass, that same varietal made into champagne whispers hints to you with each sip.” How should we best serve our most relaxing wines? A good champagne is incredibly complex, but in extremely subtle ways. Watching beads of tiny bubbles ascend in a champagne flute is what does the trick. “For some people observing their breath coming in and out of their body centers them. Speaking of champagne, Smith adds that before Covid, champagne (or cava, for the price-conscious) was her favorite way to relax and celebrate life. And my failsafe? A glass of champagne where I can lose myself in the bubbles.” ![]() ![]() “Or a rose that I associate with happier times and gathering with family over a simple summer meal. ![]() I can transport myself one glass at a time to those memories.” So what specific wines does “The Sommelier to the Silicon Valley Stars” reach for?įor Smith, personally, that could be the inexpensive Chianti that she drank on a picnic while riding horses through the Tuscan countryside-or a Gamay made by a friend that was so good she immediately asked for a second bottle. They're a sign that things were once good, and they'll be good again. “Enjoying them at home might not be the same, but it brings back those memories of pivotal moments in my life. A sip might remind me of picking raspberries in my grandparents’ backyard, a touch of sandalwood from a sound bath ceremony, the peel of an orange in the dead of winter.”Īnd during these times of Covid? Intentionally selecting a wine she’s familiar with is even more special it’s a small act, she says, that allows her to travel back to that time and place when she discovered that wine. Something that I can sip and try to coax out memories through. Next, choose a wine “you can meditate on.” Say what? Okay, here’s what she means: “Something with complexity. No additives or contaminants that will not agree with my overall health and wellbeing,” she explains. “First, the most important thing is to pick a wine that is made using sustainable practices in the vineyard, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Before we get into specific bottles, Smith reminds us that “relaxing with wine” can take on a few meanings. ![]()
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