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january/february 2018 / the tasting panel / 105 A number of trends and notable events affecting the wine and spirits industry unfolded in the pages of our maga- zine in 2017: New mezcal brands brought the smoky spirit to the forefront of the cocktail community, and organic and globally-sourced ingredients increasingly defined the flavors found in many of the most well-received brands. We also welcomed eight new members into the Court of Master Sommeliers as wineries throughout Napa and Sonoma proved their resilience in the wake of the devas- tating Northern California wildfires. In each January-February issue, The Tasting Panel fea- tures a Yearbook showcasing some of the wines and spirits that received scores of 92 and above throughout the previous year. This fond recollection of our 2017 makes us even more excited for the tasty tipples and sublime sips that will undoubtedly cross our paths in 2018! A E LOOKING BACK AT THE 2017 Class of 2017 4 e f