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10 / the tasting panel / september 2014 contents | September 2014 Vol. 72 No. 9 TASTING PANEL THE COVER STORY 68 A STROLL DOWN MAPLE STREET Sonoma-Based 35 Maple Street Spirits Is at the Vanguard of the Craft Spirit Revolution UP FRONT 5 TALKING THE TALK Kathie lee gifford Partners with Monterey County's Scheid Vineyards to Produce Gifft Wines SPECIAL REPORT 125 RESULTS OF THE 2014 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION FEATURES 82 MENDOCINO IMPRINT Kimmel Vineyards Has an Ideal Setting in Potter Valley and the Wines Make a Lasting Impression 84 TEQUILA COCKTAILS A Showcase of Excellence from Today's Hottest Tequila Brands 100 NEW TRICKS? THIS DOG'S A NATURAL Bird Dog Peppermint Moonshine Is Hot on the Track of Flavor 102 PORT POTENTIAL The Classic After-Dinner Drink Is Facing Challenges and Reinventing Itself 104 HISTORIC UNDERTAKINGS Bartenders from across the Globe Look to the Past in the Inaugural Chivas Masters Competition 136 WENTE HEADS SOUTH Wente Family Estates' Sommelier Lunch at Chavez Restaurant in Austin, Texas 104 DEPARTMENTS 4 Letter from the Editor 12 Industry Spotlight 16 Brief Encounters 26 New York City Sips 28 San Fran Insider 30 Scotch Report 32 Terroirs: The Voice of a Place 34 The Wandering Sommelier 36 In the Biz: Davos Brands 38 Marketplace 40 Blind Tasting 44 On-Premise Patter : Ernie's Food & Spirits 46 Intro-Vinous: Champagne Collet 48 Over the Table 50 A Lone Star Life 52 Chile: Marqués de Casa Concha 54 Women of the Vine 56 Chefs: One-on-One 58 Competitions: Most Imaginative Bartender 60 Tales of the Cocktail: A Somm's Guide to Tales 62 Brand Profile: Goretti 64 Packaging 66 BevForce Movers & Shakers 67 BevForce Hot Shot 72 Blue Reviews 76 Publisher's Picks 78 Competitions: Win a Trip to Scotland 80 Behind the Scenes with Fred Dame 98 Tales of the Cocktail: Purity Vodka 108 Retailer Profile: Heritage Wines 110 Tales of the Cocktail: Broker's Gin 116 Beer : Tecate and Indio 118 Intro-Vinous: Cherry Tart 120 Hot Property: Royal Omni Orleans 122 Line Extensions: Sammy's Red Head 142 Taking Inventory