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september 2018 / the tasting panel / 9 d e p a r t m e n t s 10 Letter from the Editor 12 Industry Spotlight 16 Brief Encounters 18 Chew on This 20 Ransom Note 22 Lone Star Libations 24 Scotch Report 26 ForceBrands Movers & Shakers 28 Where We're Eating 30 ForceBrands Hot Shot: Louis Goldstein 32 Somm's List 34 Through the Grapevine: Aridus 36 5 Minutes With . . . Bob Bath, MS, and Julie Bath 38 Brand Profile: Mulderbosch 40 Make Time For . . . with Wente Vineyards 42 Intro-Vinous: Stave & Steel 44 Blue Review Featurette: Félix Solís Avantis 46 Cannabis: Alcohol Companies Eye Cannabusiness 48 Mara's Bar 52 Exploring Appellations: Limoux 58 Sparkling: Ruffino Prosecco 60 Blue Reviews 64 Publisher's Picks 67 Commentary: Wine and Politics 76 On the Road with Jack: The Sinatra Supper Club 80 Sustainability: Yealands Estate 96 Out and About: The L.A. Times Food Bowl 98 Taking Inventory: Josh Haddock PHOTO: CLAIRE BARRETT 76