Winter 1997
Annual Buying Guide


In This Issue:

>Introduction to the Issue

>W&S Calendar of Wine Events for 1998

>Books
A look at some of the year's best offerings on wine, spirits and food by Tara Q. Thomas

>Spirits
Some of 1997's most intriguing examples of the distiller's art by David Lynch.
>Stuff
A sampling of barware and more new to the scene this year.
>Websites
Selected sites of interest to wine lovers by Dakkan Abbe.

 

>Man of the Year
João Nicolau de Almeida

>Wine Finder
A reference to the wineries and importers of all wines recommended in 1997.

>Mail-Order Resource Guide
Services, accessories and publications.

>Wineries of the Year Directory

>American Wineries of the Year
in Four Categories: Multi-Source, Regional, Estate & Artisan Producers, plus Value Brand of the Year.

>International Wineries of the Year
by Country and Region

>100 Best Wines of the Year

>80 Best Values of the Year