|
Winter
Wine Wonderland
TOP
10 SPARKLING WINES
If
it doesn't come from Champagne, France, it's not Champagne. But
vintners around the world have mastered
the art of producing top-quality sparkling wines from Alsace to
the Alexander Valley. Here are some of the best.
•
Top
10 American Sparkling Wines
•
Top
10 Sparkling Wines |
|
 |
DECK
THE HALLS WITH BOTTLES OF PINOT
Top
10 Holiday Wines
The
holiday season is a time to toast family, friends, health and
prosperity. We've gathered vintages in all price ranges and
compiled a list of wines worthy of any holiday celebration.
Raise your glass and enjoy the season's cheer.
|
ENJOY
A COLD ONE IN THE COLD
Top
10 Winter Beers
by Marnie Old
Beer
is associated more with cooling off than warming up. However,
not only are these winter beers fuller in body and maltier than
standard styles, they're also more alcoholic to give imbibers
a much-appreciated warming sensation.
|
|
|
SHOPPING
FOR WINE LOVERS
Top
10 Wine Gifts
What
do you get the oenophile who has everything? Well, if they
don't own Wine-opoly,
they don't have everything! Here are great gifts that can
be eaten, read, played and even make wine taste better.
|
|
RAISING
THE BAR
Top
10 Spirits
by
Chris Rubin
It's a rough job trying to determine the best spirits
in the world, but we're willing to do anything to help our readers.
It's worth stocking your bar with these top-shelf bottles, as
well as stuffing the stockings of friends and loved ones with
them so they can pour you a drink when you visit. |
|
|
THE
HOUSES THAT WINE BUILT
Adventurous
Wine Architecture
by
James Riswick
All around the world, wineries are making a name for themselves
with something other than their product: architecture. This beautifully
illustrated book displays these bastions of modern winery design. |
 |
WINEMAKER
DINNERS & TASTINGS
There's always more to learn about wine. From Seattle to South
Beach, there are winemaker
dinners and wine tastings happening across
the country. Take part in a simple wine class, a wine and
cheese pairing or even a fancy prix-fixe meal.
|
| ALL
EVENTS AT A GLANCE
Spend some time with other wine, beer and spirit lovers at one
of the many food
and wine festivals happening this winter.
Of particular note is Boston's 18th annual Wine Festival and the
Esprit du Vin Wine Celebration in Paso Robles, Calif.
|
|
| Next
Quarterly Issue: Spring 2007 - Coming in March |
|
