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Trim contents Safety PANEL | September 2011 Vol. 69 No. 9 UP FRONT 5 MAN OF THE VINES Edgardo Del Pópolo of Doña Paula Explores Argentina's Diverse Terroir COVER STORY 53 A CLEAR VISION Don Julio 70 is the World's First Añejo Claro Tequila FEATURES 72 CAN-DO WITH KRÜ 53 DEPARTMENTS 4 Letter from the Editor 10 Industry Spotlight 16 Brief Encounters 22 Steven Spurrier's Letter from London 24 Scotch Report 26 Small Batch: Stanahan's 28 Hot Property: Park Hyatt Milan 30 Wine for a Cause 32 On-Premise Patter: Trader Vic's/Portland 34 San Fran Insider 38 What We're Drinking: Hiram Walker Liqueurs 40 What's Shaking: Wild Turkey Competition 42 What We're Drinking: French Cider 44 Brand Profi le: 123 Certifi ed Organic Tequila 46 Vegas: Wine Weekend at Aureole 48 Sipped & Scene 50 On Premise Patter: Beachwood BBQ 58 Blue Reviews 62 Publisher's Picks 64 Alternative Beverages 66 Product Report: Funkin 86 Awards: The 2011 Wine Country Somms 106 The Drink and The Dish 118 New Zealand: Martinborough 119 Road Trip: Spain 122 Taking Inventory 8 / the tasting panel / september 201 1 One Brand Makes Poolside Bottle Service Safe Again 74 THE LOCATION EQUATION Monterey County Wines Are Recognized for Their Celebrated Vineyard Sites 82 RADIATING CONFIDENCE Vintners Are Finding Their Forte in Tem- ecula Valley 92 REPORT FROM THE BIG EASY Tales 2011 Was Bigger and Better Than Ever 98 STEPPING INTO SILVER We Draw a Blanco When It Comes to Tequila 104 HEADING OUT WEST The Birth of the West Sonoma Coast Vintners 108 SAY IT WITH SAKÉ The Misunderstood Japanese Beverage Is Making Inroads 114 COCKTAILS: THE NEXT GENERATION Inside Tony Conigliaro's Drink Factory in London Safety Trim THE Belvedere is a quality choice. Drinking responsibly is too. Belvedere Vodka 40% ALC./VOL. (80 PROOF) 100% neutral spirits distilled from rye grain. ©2011 Imported by Moët Hennessy USA, Inc., New York, NY.