The Tasting Panel magazine

The 9 th Annual TASTING PANEL Magazine Lifetime Achievement Awards Reception & Dinner: Thursday, November 12, 2009, SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills, 6 – 9 p.m. Honoring: Honoring: PHOTOS: CATHY TWIGG-BLUMEL Russell Greene Senior Vice President Matt Raftree Senior Manager, Beverage & Bakery Operations Heather Berry Director of Beverage & Bakery Phil Adler R&D Specialist, Beverage & Bakery

• Cover
• Constellation's Astronomer of Commerce
• A History of Innovation
• Colorado Wine Country has World-Class Potential
• 181 Brings Sexy Back to Merlot
• Santa Margherita Celebrates Its 0th Birthdaywith the Help of a Top Chef
• Beam Global Heats Up Recognition for The Terry FarrellFirefighters Fund
• The Bruery: A Craftbeer Statement, Orange County–Style
• Korbel's California Brandies Keep a Long Tradition Alive
• Cognac Country
• Gloria Ferrer's New Sparkler Is All About the Wine
• SoCal's Coolest Shark Attack
• The Loire Valley: Journey Up the River
• Prosecco Has its Now Moment
• Alto (Adige) Rhapsody
• Following the Ventura High
• Going for the (BC) Gold
• Letter from the Editor
• Industry Spotlight
• Brief Encounters
• Letter from London
• Non-Alcohol Beverage
• Punchline
• Book Reviews
• On-Premise with TY KU
• The Langham
• Halloween Cocktails
• Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
• Blue Reviews
• Publisher's Picks
• Firestone Vineyard
• Sangiacomo Family Vineyards
• Gina Gallo
• Brand Spotlight: Ultimat Vodka
• Launch Pad: Beefeater 24
• Calendar of Events
• PRO-file