The Tasting Panel magazine

96  /  the tasting panel  /  january/february 2018 EDUCATION AT SOMMCON SAN DIEGO, THE TASTING PANEL LED A SEMINAR ON THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF NATURAL CORK ON FINE WINE by Michelle Ball / photos by Jeremy Ball FINDING Closure At SommCon San Diego, The Tasting Panel and sis- ter publication The SOMM Journal led seminars as the media sponsors of this well-attended event.

• Cover
• Letter from the Publisher
• SCHOLARSHIPS & WINE EDUCATION Miami and Houston Host Last Stops of Treasury Wine Estates'Seven-City Luxicon Tour
• Industry Spotlight
• ForceBrands Hot Shot: Holly Berry
• Scotch Report
• The Ransom Note
• Sin City Sips
• Profile: Geoff Whitman
• Somm's List
• Capitol Chill
• ForceBrands Movers & Shakers
• Traveling Hungary
• Public Relations: J.A.M. PR
• Trade Association: WSWA
• Sparkling: Mionetto
• On the Road with Jack: Detroit
• SEASIDE CELEBRATION Miami's Top Somms Gather to Explore Rhône Valley Vineyards
• JUST THE RIGHT BLEND Wemyss Malts' Three Bottlings Stand Out Within the Growing Category
• Furmint Ambassador: PlumpJack Balboa Café
• Blue Reviews
• Publisher's Picks
• THE GIN REVOLUTION London's Sipsmith Brings True Craftmanship to a Traditional Spirit
• Beer: Heineken
• What to Do: Corkage
• Event Recap: Lebanese Wine Day
• PUT A GIN IN IT The Tasting Panel Selects Our Favorite Spirits for an Incredible Gin-uary
• Behind the Scenes with Fred Dame, MS
• Celebrations: Disaronno
• Italy: Stemmari
• New Releases: Knob Creek 25th Anniversary
• FINDING CLOSUREA t Sommcon San Diego, The Tasting Panel Led a Seminar on the Positive Effects of Natural Cork on Fine Wine
• Pairing Suggestions: Wine and Cannabis
• Rum: Ron Abuelo
• Travel: London Hotels