MEET THE CONTENDERS

Three wines entered. Now figure out which is which.

ST. MAGDALENER CLASSICO 2023 — ANSITZ WALDGRIES Alto Adige, Italy

Contender A

From the hills around Bolzano, this traditional South Tyrolean red offers juicy cherry and raspberry, with fine tannins and a lingering, lightly almond-like finish. Notice how the fruit carries through after each sip.

cherry, raspberry, almond

TASTING NOTES:

HERE’S A HINT

Which glass combines juicy red fruit with a gentle almond note on the finish?

Contender B

6N KARASAKIZ — PAŞAELI Aegean, Turkey

Made predominantly from Turkey’s native Karasakız grape, 6N shows tart cherry, wild strawberry and fresh pomegranate. Bright acidity gives its red fruit a lively, mouthwatering quality.

TASTING NOTES:

tart cherry, wild strawberry, pomegranate

HERE’S A HINT

Which glass has the tartest red fruit and makes your mouth water most?

Contender C

LE COLOMBIER — MASSAYA Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

This blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Tempranillo layers red berries and darker fruit with black pepper and savory spice. Its generous fruit still has freshness, so pay attention to the flavor rather than body alone.

TASTING NOTES:

red berries, blackberry, black pepper, savory herbs

HERE’S A HINT

Which glass brings darker fruit together with the clearest peppery, savory notes?