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Denise Seomin | Director of Public Relations
(480) 423-2657 | denise.seomin@luxurycollection.com
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The Skinny on Low-Calorie Wines from
The Phoenician’s Cellar Master and Spa Expert
SCOTTSDALE Ariz.— (September 6, 2007) – This year, enjoy libations without worrying about their waistlines. Selecting a low-calorie wine can be a difficult task, given that the FDA does not require nutritional values to be listed on wine labels. So, to make the wine selection process easier, The Phoenician’s Director of Wine Sean Marron has teamed with the resort’s naturopathic physician, Dr. Amy Whittington, and created a list of “healthier” wines based on residual sugars and alcohol content.
Together, these two experts have identified several low-calorie wines based on a typical five-ounce glass:
Red Wines
• Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre Rouge, Loire Valley, France - 100 calories, $38
• Bouchard, Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France - 99 calories, $35
• Poderi Colla, Pinot Nero, Piedmont, Italy - 100 calories, $25
White Wines
• Louis Michel, Chablis, Burgundy, France - 105 calories, $25
• Dr. Loosen, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Riesling Kabinett, Germany - 93 calories, $20
• Silvio Jermann, Pinot Grigio, Venezia Giulia, Italy - 110 calories, $25
Sparkling Wines
• Pierre Peters, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France - 104 calories, $45
• Scharffenberger, Phoenician Cuvee, Mendocino County - 109 calories, $20
According to Marron, a good way to select less caloric wines is by wine regions. For the most part, the cooler the wine region, the less ripe the grapes are when they are harvested and therefore, the lower the sugar content of the wine. Since sparkling wines, especially Champagnes, are grown in cooler climates, they have relatively lower alcohol levels and fewer calories.
The above list has significantly fewer calories than wines harvested in warmer wine regions, considering a Kistler Chardonnay or Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon have 124 calories each and Port wines contain 170 calories per five-ounce glass. By selecting wines which contain fewer calories, consumers can please their pallets while maintaining their figure without spending more time in the gym. The 50-calorie difference between low- and high-calorie wines equates to 10 minutes of brisk walking, 10 minutes of weightlifting or 15 minutes of yoga for the average adult.
All of Marron’s selections are currently available at The Phoenician, including The Phoenician Cuvee, the resort’s exclusive sparkling wine from Scharffenberger Cellars, which may be purchased “to go” at the Café and Ice Cream Parlor for $19. Guests may also enjoy these offerings at The Phoenician’s various bars and restaurants such as the Thirsty Camel Lounge, Windows on the Green and The Terrace or by visiting a local wine retailer.
With more than 50 sommeliers across the resort, The Phoenician is home to one of the country’s most knowledgeable wine professionals, including Greg Tresner, who is one of only 75 Master Sommeliers in the country. These sommeliers are able to recommend exceptional pairings of wine to complement any meal based on taste preference, food pairings and budget parameters. The Phoenician also offers one of the most extensive wine selections in the U.S., with more than 45,000 bottles and 2,500 labels. In fact, Tresner and his team were recently nominated for the James Beard Award as one of five establishments in the country cited for “Best Wine Service.” To make dining reservations at any of The Phoenician’s restaurants, please call (480) 423-2530.
Dr. Whittington is a respected resource for health and wellness, providing “Optimal Aging/Optimal Wellness” consultations at The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician. She is an expert on dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional and supplemental advice, homeopathy and acupuncture. Consultations also include a full day access to The Centre for Well-Being’s facilities, such as the workout/weight room, fitness classes, steam, saunas and Meditation Atrium.
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