5 DEPARTMENTS
4 Letter from the Editor 12 Industry Spotlight 16 Brief Encounters 20 Scotch Report 22 Steven Spurrier’s Letter from London 24 Events Wrap-Up 26 Portrait of an Industry Leader: Glazer’s Sheldon Stein 28 Nose-ables 32 Alternative Beverages 34 Wine Briefs 36 Down the Aisle: Grape & Grain 38 Intro-Vinous: Paul Clifton of Hahn Estate 48 Appellations: Rockpile 50 Blue Reviews 55 Publisher’s Picks 56 Beer 60 Launch Pad: Avión Tequila 68 What We’re Drinking: Leblon Cachaça 70 Great Vineyards: Poggio alle Mura 81 What’s Next: Funkin Purées 84 What We’re Reading 86 Industry Event 88 A Lone Star Life 94 Taking Inventory
october 2010 / the tasting panel / 11
PHOTO: DOUG YOUNG
