Winter 1998
Annual Buying Guide


In This Issue:

>Introduction to the Issue

>W&S Calendar of Wine Events for 1999

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

>Stuff
The latest in wine accessories by Tara Q. Thomas.

>Spirits
David Lynch rounds up the most noteworthy new bottlings of the year.
>Websites
Selected sites of interest to wine lovers by Dakkan Abbe.

 

>Man of the Year
Michel Rolland

>Wine Finder
A reference to the wineries and importers of all wines recommended in 1998.

>Mail-Order Resource Guide
From California & Champagne

>Wineries of the Year Directory

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

>Sparklers of the Year
from California & Champagne

>International Wineries of the Year
by Country and Region

>Value Brands of the Year

>100 Best Wines of the Year

>100 Best Values of the Year