Falstaff Magazin International Nr. 2/2022

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fmi_AT_2202_Cover.indd 1 07.07.22 19:47 02 02 JUL-SEP 2022 CONTENTS 50 Our Cover-Story: Summer Hotspots: the trendiest destinations of the season COVER Our cover image depicts the LUX* Grand GAUBE, an eclectic lifestyle resort with a retro-chic design by Kelly Hoppen. Located in Mauritius’ north, it is tucked away on a peninsula bordering two coves. It offers “effortless sophistication and blissful informality.” PHOTO: LUX* GRAND GAUBE / MARK READ / WWW.LUXRESORTS.COM 02/2022 £ 10 | € 12 | CHF 13 | USA $ 15 | CAN $ 17 | AUS $ 17 | DKK 89,95 FALSTAFF.COM WINE FOOD TRAVEL Best Summer Hot Spots THE TOP ROSÉ WINES Europe’s Classics Still & Sparkling DISCOVER THE SEASON’S MOST EXCITING DESTINATIONS PLUS: BBQ – THE THRILL OF THE GRILL 9 772791 429001 9 772791 429001 WINE 88 WINE NEWS FOOD 148 FOOD NEWS 38 A New Wave of Luxury: The latest in cruising and yachting 164 Octopus: The best recipes 90 STELLAR SAUVIGNON BLANC How Sauvignon Blanc became a firm favourite from Sancerre to South Africa 102 LIGHTER LIVING Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines 104 PINK POWER The rise & rise of rosé wines 118 THE NEW WAVE The evolution of regional Spain 126 CLARET RELOADED The verdict on Bordeaux 2021 134 SIDEWAYS COLUMN Rex Pickett on Epic Road Trips 136 MY BEST TRIP: Olivier Krug 138 TASTING: Global Rosé Trophy 142 TASTING: Specially Recommended 11 Editorial 12 Masthead 90 The world‘s best Sauvignon Blancs in the spotlight 150 A WORLD IN WHITE Mozzarella and its Italian relatives 156 LIGHTHOUSE COLUMN Peter Pharos on Summer Dreaming 158 BUENOS AIRES FOR FOODIES Not just about steak 164 TANTALISING TENTACLES Elegant octopus recipes 174 THE THRILL OF THE GRILL Buying & cooking on a BBQ 180 SIXPACK: UK Restaurants 184 KITCHEN JOTTINGS Chicken tacos Photos: Getty Images, Lena Staal, mauritius images / Udo Bernhart, Shutterstock, Christian Vorhofer, Nacho Alegre, provided 14 falstaff jul-sep 2022

WINE FOOD TRAVEL 118 Steep vineyards in Ribeira Sacra TRAVEL 16 TRAVEL NEWS 18 HOT LIST The best new hotel openings 28 TRENDS: BACK TO THE ROOTS A new kind of bespoke, meaningful travel experience 36 INTERVIEW: Irene Forte 38 TRENDS: A NEW WAVE OF LUXURY The lastest in cruising and yachting 50 DESTINATIONS: SUMMER HOTSPOTS Falstaff’s low-down on Milos, Puglia, Menorca and Algarve 76 INTERVIEW: Neil Jacobs 80 DESTINATIONS: WALK ON THE WILD SIDE Witnessing the Great Migration across the Mara River 208 Beach Clubs Sun, sand, luxury and the best tunes 208 EXPERIENCES: BEST OF BEACH CLUBS: Where to dip your toes in the water and dance the night away 220 EXPERIENCES: LIFESTYLE IN THE MOUNTAINS 222 MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE On Your Bike: Mountain Best for Biking 228 MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE Fairway to Heaven: Best for Golfing 234 MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE Walk this Way: Best for Hiking 244 EXPERIENCES: CASA COOK Exploring the Paréa Principle 250 INTERVIEW: Matteo Thun 186 Beautiful Lake Como 186 EXPERIENCES: SERENE WATERS Falstaff’s Insider Guide to Mountain Lakes 202 SHOPPING: The latest must-haves in Beauty, Fashion and Accessories 250 Matteo Thun: The archictect on the future of design 222 Lifestyle in the Mountains: Biking, Golfing and Hiking jul-sep 2022 falstaff 15