Punch
>A ladleful of traditional holiday treats, concocted by Ray Isle.

Napa's New New Cabs
>Which will be the hottest new cult bottlings? Taylor Antrim checks with the winemakers behind the most talked-about cabernets in Napa Valley - sought-after wines with only one or two vintages behind them.

St-Emilion Renaissance
>Fiona Morrison MW profiles the young stars of this ancient wine village, as they buck the traditional limestone terroirs to grow great wines in the sand.

A Hunger for Barolo
>Four chefs share Piedmont-inspired recipes to match their favorite Barolos, reported by Ray Isle.

The Masters of Trockenbeerenauslese
>Made in minuscule quantities, TBAs are among the most collectible wines in the world. David Schildknecht reports on two of their most accomplished creators, the Rheingau's Robert Weil and Austria's Alois Kracher.

PLUS:

• December Tasting Stats
• Top 15 Cabernet Sauvignons
• Best Values Under $10
• Cabernet Sauvignons & Blends
• Bordeaux '97
• Chamagne Buyer's Guide
• American Sparkling Wine
• Austria
• German Riesling
• American New Releases
• Imported New Releases