June 2013 - Wine & Spirits Magazine

June 2013

INSIDE THE ISSUE

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 Duero
Southern France
Southern Italy
Hungary

Focus On

New Releases

American New Releases
Imported New Releases

Editorial Features


Destination: Atlanta, GA

Destination: Atlanta, GA

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

Napa Cabernet, Interrupted

Napa Cabernet, Interrupted

Luke Sykora explores the impact of the Yountville Hills on the surrounding vineyards.

Tempranillo á la Chambolle

Tempranillo á la Chambolle

Is Ribera del Duero Spain’s new Burgundy? Patricio Tapia reports.

Mezcal in Mexico City

Mezcal in Mexico City

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