Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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Wine Enthusiast Masthead • VOLUME 35, NUMBER 9

Letter From the Publisher: The Only Constant • How a year in transition offers opportunities to reframe the future.

Sips and Snaps Around the Globe

Soundbites: From the Wine Enthusiast Podcast

Going Native • Wild yeast fermentations are increasingly popular, but this may be taking the idea about as far as it can go.

What's in a Fiasco? • The case for restoring a Tuscan tradition to its proper place from Dario Cecchini, the world’s most hospitable butcher.

Good as Gold • Only in perfect conditions can producers craft the lusciously sweet Tokaji Eszencia.

Pairology: What's Good for the Goose

Alpine Ascent • Chez Vrony, a rustic farmhouse-turned-ski-in-ski-out restaurant, is serving up more than fondue and Matterhorn views.

Recipe of the Month: Winter Whites • Crispy cauliflower shines in this salad bringing the cold-weather garden to the table.

Cocktail of the Month: Beet It • Get the the new year off to a bright start with this Day-Glo take on the caipirinha.

Vintage Vantage: Going Pop • Andy Warhol popped the cork on a bottle of bubbles to celebrate the New Year in style at Cafe Roma in New York City on December 31, 1986.

Beer Meets Breakfast • From stouts to lagers, beers brewed with maple syrup offer complex, palate-pleasing pints.

Clean Wine Conundrum • Consumers are right to question this misleading wine-marketing term.

Viewpoint: By Another Name • Let’s shelve the word mocktail.

The Enthusiast 100 of 2022 • New discoveries highlight the most exciting wines reviewed this year.

Best Bubbles Only, Please • From storied maisons to independent growers, Champagne is a mosaic of the classics and hidden gems.

Top 100 Spirits of 2022 • From Colorado-based bourbons to cross-cultural vermouths, this year has been filled with spirited surprises.

The Weird, Wild and Wonderful World of American Brandy • Freshly foraged Douglas fir buds, loquats, watermelons, durian and smoked ham are all fair game.

Top 50 Beers of 2022 • Hazy, smoky, fruity and classic—this year’s top beers represent the plethora of styles the industry has to offer.

So Cool It’s Hot • Success came swiftly to Sta. Rita Hills, but what may the future hold for this cool-climate region of Santa Barbara County?

Australia Looks Inland • It’s time to rethink Riverland’s bulk wine model.

Playing With Fire • Argentina’s iconic asado—wood-grilled beef—is the perfect showcase for its varied wines.

Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards

Jeff O’Neill Person of the Year • Can a wine company compete in both quantity and quality while also leading the charge for the environment and equality? Jeff O’Neill believes so.

William Foley: Lifetime Achievement Wine Star Award • With a long history of bringing consumers the best wine for the price (among his many endeavors), the vintner is always moving forward.

Randy Ullom: American Wine Legend Wine Star Award • The most popular Chardonnay in America didn’t happen by accident.

Nicole Hitchcock: Winemaker of the Year • The Sonoma winemaker brings together passions for food and wine and invites everyone to the table.

Nicholas Miller: Wine Executive of the Year • Building a brand...