The Tasting Panel magazine

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• Cover
• AN ENCORE PERFORMANCEA New Vintage Rendition of the Robert Mondavi Winery Maestro Red Blend Takes the Stage
• Letter from the Editor
• Industry Spotlight
• Brief Encounters
• The Ransom Note
• Taking Flight
• Scotch Report
• What's New in D.C.
• Sin City Snippets
• Where We're Eating
• In Defense of . . . The Last Straw
• Beer: Tiger Beer
• Down the Aisle
• On Our Panel: Erick Castro
• Suds Shakedown
• Line Extensions:Kim Crawford Rosé
• Make Time for Music
• WINNING IN SPIRITSAND WINETexas-Based Southwest Spirits & Wine Brands Its Portfolio with Amped-Up Strategy
• Causes: Trinity Oaks
• Brand Representation:Gregg Walker
• THE GRAND DEBUT OFDRY FURMINTIn Recognition of Hungary's Newest Wine Style, The Tasting Panel Celebrates the Year of Furmint
• ITALIAN ROOTS INALEXANDER VALLEY,SONOMA COUNTY Ferrari-Carano Embraces Its Italian Heritage with Its Spirit of Italy Wines
• Behind the Scenes withFred Dame, MS
• Cocktail History:The National Archives
• Blue Reviews
• Publisher's Picks
• ¡Viva México!The Agave Spirits That Belong on Every Account's Shelves
• EUROPE IN OUR BACKYARDThe Tasting Panel Tastes Global Wines alongside Umpqua Valley'sOld World Varietals
• SLEEPING BEAUTY The Iconic Gary Farrell Winery Is Blossoming All Over Again
• Recognitions: Wente Legacy Awards
• Q&A: Natasha David
• PACKED FOR SUCCESSS murfit Kappa Brings Brands the Packaging They Need
• Intro-Vinous: Mezza diMezzacorona
• Taking Inventory