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/ the tasting panel / march 2010 contents 40 Cover Feature ARGENTINA, DISCOVERED 5 UP FRONT Akvinta: A vodka so pure it has nothing to hide 24 The Perfect Vacation e exclusive Villas del Mar in Cabo leave reality far, far away 30 Reaching New Heights in Vegas at CityCenter 35 Spotlight on Argentina 48 Kosher Renaissance 62 Waxing Brazilian Discovering Brazil's "Wine Valley" 64 Big House, Big Heart Small wine suppliers find an unexpected personal touch at Southern Wine & Spirits 72 Embracing Elevation A special group of winemakers use Sonoma's high-elevation vineyards to their advantage 74 The New Mother Lode Emerging varietals may necessitate a second Gold Rush in the Sierra Foothills 76 Shaking It Up in the District Washington, D.C. bars offer a custom customer experience | March 2010 Volume 68 No. 3 DEPARTMENTS 4 Letter from the Editor 10 Industry Spotlight 14 Brief Encounters 22 Steven Spurrier's Letter from London 28 What's Next: Trends for 2010 34 Scotch Report 44 Down the Aisle: El Rancho Market 46 Chef Talk: Sage's Shawn McClain 52 What We're Pairing: Oysters and Wine 54 Blue Reviews 58 Intro-Vinous: Merry Edwards 59 Publisher's Picks 60 Gadd's Sixpack 79 Category Report: Cachaça 84 A Lone Star Life: JW Marriott San Antonio 88 Spotlight On: Mark Crisler of The Trellis Group 90 Punch Line: Karma Tequila 40 FEATURES PHOTO: SEAN MEYERS