  Lucy Schaeffer Marinated overnight in an aromatic mixture of turmeric, sumac, fish sauce and garlic, this grilled sea trout is shot through with complex flavor. Fire up the grill for one of these can't-miss fish recipes. The meals are high in protein and packed with heart healthy omega oils. And the sides are vibrant, texture-rich and filled with nutrients. Pour yourself a glass of one of our recommended wine pairings, and get to work on one of these 5 hit recipes!
Ask Wine Spectator Q: I've been reading a lot about smoke-tainted grapes and wine. Are there any potential health risks to consuming wine made from smoke-tainted grapes?—Albert, Detroit A: Smoke taint sounds bad, right? But let's first address the question of what exactly "smoke taint" is (and is not). When wood burns, aroma compounds called volatile phenols are released, and these can permeate the skins of grapes and bond with the sugars inside; when those grapes are crushed and fermented, the acidity in the wine can release those phenols, causing the wine to smell like a campfire or, worse, taste like an ashtray. But smoke-tainted grapes are not actually covered in tarry smoke residue. So while smoking is very bad, smoke-tainted grapes actually aren't. At least, they're not bad for you.
"There are no health concerns related to the compounds that cause smoke taint," says Dr. Anita Oberholster of the viticulture and enology department at U.C. Davis. "They are naturally present in grapes, and additional amounts are extracted into wines when barrel aged in toasted barrels. During a smoke event the concentrations of these compounds in the grape are just elevated to the point that they overpower the resulting wine, making it excessively smoky." —MaryAnn Worobiec Have a question about wine and healthy living? E-mail us. Browse our archive of previous questions and answers.
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 Mickael Dubois / EyeEm The wine is not the problem. Anyone suffering from pandemic pounds? Recent shutdowns have impacted physical activity for many of us, and the holiday season is approaching. But for those who worry that their glass of wine with dinner is contributing to the calories, researchers in the U.K. have published a new study analyzing the relationship between obesity and alcohol that will be encouraging to moderate wine drinkers. According to the data, people who drink moderately have lower body mass indexes (BMI) than people who avoid alcohol. What's more, the type of alcohol consumed played a key role.
 Courtesy of M. Chapoutier / Courtesy of Domaine de la Côte Coming up: Michel Chapoutier and Rajat Parr Check out our Instagram Live series, "Straight Talk with Wine Spectator." Sponsored by Wines of Chile & Garyswine.com, the virtual chats with super chefs, winemakers, somms and more are airing every Tuesday and Thursday. If you didn't catch it live, watch our chat with Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of Tuscan powerhouse Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, including star wineries Ornellaia and Masseto. On Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. ET, senior editor James Molesworth talks to Michel Chapoutier, owner and winemaker at M. Chapoutier in France's Rhône Valley, and on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. ET, senior editor Bruce Sanderson will chat with sommelier, author and Domaine de la Côte partner Rajat Parr. Check out past conversations, see the full lineup and tune in!
 The finalists are in for Wine Spectator's 2020 Video Contest, and it's time for you to choose the winner. Voting is open through Sept. 20, and on Sept. 21 we're announcing the 2nd and 3rd place winners, plus honorable mentions. The winning video will be revealed Sept. 22. Now it's time to watch the finalist videos and vote for the winner!
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