ith many people drinking less overall , and generally drinking less wine than they used to , bars and restaurants need to pay close attention to their bythe-glass selection . What makes a wine a good contender to offer by the glass ? We asked several on-premise wine professionals to share their current favorites by the glass .
by MELISSA DOWLING
WHO : Patrick Panella , beverage director , Malagón in Charleston , SC . WINE : Clos Sainte Magdeleine , Côtes de Provence rosé ($ 14 to $ 16 a glass , depending on pour size , vintage , inflation , etc .) WHY : This wine embodies everything I love about Provençal rosé , with its crisp acid , floral bouquet and the salmon color .
WHO : Kristin Courville , sommelier , The Bazaar By José Andrés in New York . WINE : Dominio del Challao Angelita 2020 from Rioja , Spain ($ 24 a glass ) WHY : I love this wine because it shows the true elegance that Spanish wines are capable of . Angelita drinks like a beautiful Côte de Nuits , and is fantastic paired with a range of dishes from fish to pork .
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