June 2013


June 2013
Top 100 Values The List for $15 or Less


Editor’s Note
The Super Taster
Happenings
Fined & Filtered
Eastern Europe moves onto the Wine List, by Stevie Stacionis
Letter from Bordeaux
Fiona Morrison, MW, reports on the 2012 en primeur campaign
Spirits
Mezcal by Lou Bustamante
Books
Tara Q. Thomas compares notes from auctioneers old and new
Tastings
Year’s Best
Ribera del DueroSouthern France
Southern Italy
Hungary
Focus On
New Releases
American New ReleasesImported New Releases
Editorial Features
Destination: Atlanta, GA


Atlanta native Carson Demmond leads an insider’s tour of the city’s best wine bars and restaurants.
Napa Cabernet, Interrupted


Luke Sykora explores the impact of the Yountville Hills on the surrounding vineyards.
Tempranillo á la Chambolle


Is Ribera del Duero Spain’s new Burgundy? Patricio Tapia reports.
Mezcal in Mexico City


Lou Bustamante highlights Mexico City’s best places to enjoy the country’s indigenous spirit.