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october 2009 / the tasting panel / departments Letter from the Editor ....................................... 4 Industry Spotlight ............................................ 10 Brief Encounters .............................................. 16 Letter from London .......................................... 24 Non-Alcohol Beverage .................................... 26 Punchline ........................................................... 27 Book Reviews .................................................... 28 On-Premise with TY KU ..................................30 Halloween Cocktails ........................................ 32 Hot Property: The Langham ................................................ 34 Four Seasons Hualalai Resort .................... 82 Blue Reviews ..................................................... 50 Publisher's Picks ............................................... 54 Intro-Vinous: Firestone Vineyard ......................................... 56 Sangiacomo Family Vineyards ..................... 65 Gina Gallo ........................................................80 Brand Spotlight: Ultimat Vodka ..................... 59 Launch Pad: Beefeater 24 .................................81 Calendar of Events ........................................... 88 PRO-file ..............................................................90 October 2009 / Volume 67 / No. 10 Cover Story Constellation's Astronomer of Commerce .............................................................................. 42 Jay Wright has the future in sight UpFront A History of Innovation ..........................................................................................................................................5 Leading Wente Vineyards is 5th-generation winemaker and winegrower Karl Wente, who takes both an artistic and scientific approach to crafting wines Features Colorado Wine Country has World-Class Potential ..................................................... 11 Brings Sexy Back to Merlot ............................................................................................................. Santa Margherita Celebrates Its 0th Birthday with the Help of a Top Chef ........................................................................................................................ 4 Beam Global Heats Up Recognition for The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 The Bruery: A Craftbeer Statement, Orange County–Style .............................. 55 Korbel's California Brandies Keep a Long Tradition Alive ..................................0 Cognac Country .........................................................................................................................................................2 Gloria Ferrer's New Sparkler Is All About the Wine .................................................... SoCal's Coolest Shark Attack .................................................................................................................. The Loire Valley: Journey Up the River ........................................................................................ 0 Prosecco Has its Now Moment ............................................................................................................... Alto (Adige) Rhapsody .......................................................................................................................................4 Following the Ventura Highway .............................................................................................................. Going for the (BC) Gold ................................................................................................................................... 4 4 5 2