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Wine



Argentina

Wines of Altitude, Wines of Attitude (Premiere), S. Peter Smith
Argentina: Blending Grandeur and Value (April 2009), Catherine Fallis, MS, CWP
Colomé Terroir (November 2009), David Vogels, CWP
Cheval des Andes Winery Spotlight (January 31, 2010), David Vogels, CWP
Laura Catena Interview (April 30, 2010), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
Pushing for Pinot in Patagonia (September 15, 2010), Natalie Guinovart, CWE, DWS
Bodega Chacra Terroir (March 15, 2011), Natalie Guinovart, CWE, DWS
Neuquén Appellation (July 31, 2011), Karoline Boehm-Goodnick, CSW
Mendoza Appellation (April 15, 2012), Fred Minnick


Australia


Austria


Brazil


Canada


China


Chile


Croatia


Cyprus


France

Southwest France (April 30, 2010), Deborah Parker Wong, AIWS
Cahors Appellation (January 31, 2011), Fred Minnick
Southwest France Tasting Panel (November 30, 2011), David Denton, CWE, CSS, IBWE
Becky Wasserman-Hone Interview (February 28, 2012), Benjamin T. Weinberg

Alsace


Bordeaux


Burgundy


Champagne


Corsica


Jura


Languedoc

Languedoc: The Pursuit of Quality (August 2009), Deborah Parker Wong, AIWS


Loire


Provence

Provence: Heaven for the Senses (September 2009), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP


Rhône


Savoie


Georgia


Germany


Greece


Hungary

Tokaji (April 30, 2010), Ben Narasin
Royal Tokaji Interview (March 15, 2011), Benjamin T. Weinberg


Israel


Italy

Apulia


Calabria


Campania


Emilia Romagna


Friuli


Liguria


Lombardy

Bellavista Winery Spotlight (July 15, 2012), Catherine Fallis, MS


Molise


Piedmont


Sardinia


Sicily


Trentino-Alto Adige

Alois Lageder Winery Spotlight (Premiere), David Vogels, CWP 
Alto Adige (July 31, 2010), Kelly Magyarics
Trento Appellation (February 28, 2013), Stuart George


Tuscany


Umbria

Arnaldo Caprai Winery Spotlight (March 15, 2010), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP


Valle d'Aosta


Veneto


Lebanon


Moldova


New Zealand


Portugal


Slovenia


South Africa


Spain


Switzerland


United States

America’s Grapes (July 2008), Doug Frost, MS, MW


California

1994 California Cabernets Tasting Panel (Preview), David Vogels, CWP
Paul Draper Interview (Preview), David Vogels, CWP
2004 California Chardonnays Tasting Panel (June 2008), David Vogels, CWP
Zinfandels from Lodi and the Sierra Foothills Tasting Panel (April 2009), David Vogels, CWP 
2009 SJ Terroir Experience Lodi and Sierra Foothills Event Spotlight (April 2009), Randy Caparoso 
Josh Jensen Interview (July 2009), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
Suisun Valley Terroir (August 2009), Benjamin T. Weinberg
Randall Grahm Interview (September 2009), Patricia Savoie
Quady Winery Winery Spotlight (June 15, 2011),Catherine Fallis,MS,ACWP
2001 California Cabernet Sauvignons (May 31, 2012), David Vogels, CWP
Saucelito Canyon Terroir (October 15, 2012), Michael Cervin


Amador


Lodi


Mendocino


Monterey


Napa

Herb Lamb Vineyard Terroir (Premiere), David Vogels, CWP
Heidi Peterson Barrett Interview (June 2008), Catherine Fallis, MS, CWP
Martha’s Vineyard Terroir (July 2008), David Vogels, CWP
Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignons Tasting Panel (August 2008), David Vogels, CWP
Michael Chiarello Interview (August 2008), Patricia Savoie
Blackbird Vineyards Winery Spotlight (August 2008), Ben Narasin 
1997 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons Tasting Panel (January 2009), Rachel Zawila
Robert Foley Vineyards Winery Spotlight (March 2009), Benjamin T. Weinberg 
Frog’s Leap Winery Spotlight (April 2009), Laura Taxel
Eisele Vineyard Terroir (May 2009), David Vogels, CWP
Trefethen Family Vineyards Winery Spotlight (July 2009), Benjamin T. Weinberg
Marc Mondavi Interview (August 2009), David Vogels, CWP
Parallel Napa Valley (September 2009), Brett Zimmerman, MS
Organic Grape Growing in Napa Valley (September 2009), Randy Caparoso
Doug Shafer Interview (October 2009), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
Harlan Estate Winery Spotlight (November 2009), Charles Curtis, MW
Ovid Winery Spotlight (December 2009), Ben Narasin
Abreu Vineyard Winery Spotlight (July 31, 2010), Kelli White
Egelhoff Wines Winery Spotlight (March 15, 2011), Julianne Will
Cain Vineyard & Winery Winery Spotlight (July 31, 2011), Joanna Breslin, CSW
Kronos Vineyard Terroir (July 31, 2011), Kelli White
Special Report: Napa Valley Zinfandel (July 31, 2011), Randy Caparoso 
Dana Estates Winery Spotlight (January 15, 2012), Ben Narasin
Opus One Winery Spotlight (February 28, 2012), David D. Denton, CWE, CSS, IBWE
PlumpJack Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserves (October 15, 2012), Randy Caparoso
Cakebread Cellars Winery Spotlight (November 30, 2012), Benjamin T. Weinberg
Pritchard Hill Terroir (November 30, 2012), Kyle Schlachter, CSW
The Emerging Napa Valley Cult Contenders (November 30, 2012), Ben Narasin
Napa Valley's Old Guard (January 15, 2013), Jesse Becker, MS, CWE


Santa Barbara


Sonoma


Idaho


Missouri

Missouri Appellation (January 15, 2013), Jennifer Cossey, CSW


New York


Oregon


Texas


Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards Winery Spotlight (June 2008), Vance Booher, ACWP, CSW
Meet Virginia (October 31, 2010), Kelly Magyarics
RdV Vineyards Winery Spotlight (January 15, 2013), David D. Denton, CWE, CSS, IBWE


Washington


Other Wine


Release Reports

Spring 2009 (California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Alsace, Champagne, Rhône, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (May 2009)
Fall 2009 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Loire, Champagne, Rhône, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (November 2009)
Spring 2010 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Champagne, Rhône, Alsace, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (April 30, 2010)
Fall 2010 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Loire, Champagne, Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Spain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (October 31, 2010)
Spring 2011 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Burgundy, Loire, Champagne, Rhône, Alsace, Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (April 30, 2011)
Fall 2011 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Loire, Champagne, Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (November 30, 2011)
Spring 2012 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Champagne, Rhône, Alsace, Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Spain, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (April 15, 2012)
Fall 2012 (North Coast California, Central Coast California, Oregon, Washington, New York, Argentina, Chile, Burgundy, Loire, Champagne, Rhône, Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand) (October 15, 2012)


The Winemaker's Art

Gunter Künstler, Weingut Künstler, Germany (Preview)
Jim Holmes, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Benton City, Washington (Premiere)
Kevin Kelley, LIOCO, California (June 2008)
Michael Moosbrugger, Schloss Gobelsburg, Austria (July 2008)
Darren Procsal, Atlas Peak Vineyards, Napa, California (August 2008)
David Forsyth, Mercer Estates, Washington (September 2008)
George Bursick, J Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg, California (October 2008)
James Millton, The Millton Vineyard, Gisborne, New Zealand (November 2008)
Theresa Heredia, Freestone Vineyards, Freestone, California (December 2008)
Paul Colantuoni, Rocca Family Vineyards, Napa, California (January 2009)
Jean-Christophe Bott, Domaine Bott-Geyl, Alsace, France (February 2009)
Leslie Mead, Talley Vineyards, Arroyo Grande, California (March 2009)
Jean Hoefliger, Alpha Omega, Rutherford, California (April 2009)
Cindy Cosco, Crushpad, San Francisco (May 2009
Dan Goldfield, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Sebastopol, California (June 2009)
Sarah and Sparky Marquis, Mollydooker Wines, McLaren Vale, Australia (July 2009)
Tyler Thomas, Pax Wine Cellars, Santa Rosa, California (August 2009)
Vincent Hudon, Ackerman/Rémy Pannier, Saumur, France (September 2009)
Hugh Davies, Schramsberg Vineyards, Calistoga, California (October 2009)
Mary Ann Hardman, Persimmon Creek Vineyards, Clayton, Georgia (November 2009
Dave Pearce, Grove Mill, Marlborough, New Zealand (December 2009)
Michael Brajkovich, Kumeu River Wines, Kumeu, New Zealand (January 31, 2010)
Gustavo Caligiore, Caligiore Organic Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina (March 15, 2010)
Lane Tanner, Lane Tanner Winery, Santa Maria, California (April 30, 2010)
Antonio Bravo, Emiliana, Santiago, Chile (June 15, 2010)
Greg Bjornstad, Pfendler Vineyards, Petaluma, California (July 31, 2010)
Charlie Barra, BARRA of Mendocino/Girasole Vineyards, Redwood Valley, California (September 15, 2010)
Austin Hope and Soren Christensen, Hope Family Wines, Paso Robles, California (October 31, 2010)
Ian Hongell, Peter Lehmann Wines, Tanunda, South Australia (December 15, 2010)
Timothy Milos, Hidden Ridge, Sonoma, California (January 31, 2011)
Kelly Mulville (March 15, 2011)
Julie Johnson, Tres Sabores, St. Helena, California (April 30, 2011)
Richard Olsen-Harbich, Bedell Cellars, Cutchogue, New York (June 15, 2011)
Sam Smail, Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand (July 31, 2011)
Ernesto Bajda, Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón, Mendoza, Argentina (October 15, 2011)
Julianne Laks, Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, California (November 30, 2011)
Sebastián Zuccardi, Bodega Familia Zuccardi, Mendoza, Argentina (January 15, 2012)
Chris Millard, Newton Vineyard, St. Helena, California (February 28, 2012)
Steve Smith, MW, Craggy Range Winery, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand (April 15, 2012)
Paolo Sabbatini, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University (May 31, 2012)
Cédric Thiébault, Champagne Besserat de Bellefon (July 15, 2012)
Ben Parsons, Infinite Monkey Theorem, Denver, Colorado (August 31, 2012)
Jay Turnipseed, Franciscan Estate, St. Helena, California (October 15, 2012)
Michael Back, Backsberg Estate Cellars, South Africa (November 30, 2012)
Michael Twelftree, Two Hands Wines, Marananga, South Australia (January 15, 2013)
Laura Semeria, Terra Laura, Cheverny, France (February 28, 2013)


Other Beverages



Industry


Tom Wark Interview (July 2008), David Vogels, CWP
What’s in a Score (July 2008), Shayn Bjornholm, MS 
How Green Is Your Wine? (August 2008), Julianne Will 
Wine Cocktails (October 2008), Laura Taxel
The Science of Tasting (November 2008), Kim Pierce
Neal Rosenthal Interview (April 2009), Patricia Savoie
Beverage Programs Go Green (June 2009), Julianne Will
Climate Change in the European Vignoble (July 2009), Jesse Becker, MS, CWE 
City of Somms (December 2009), Cara Gardner
Tim Zagat Interview (January 31, 2010), Ruth Tobias
Vintners Sink Roots in the City (June 15, 2010), Laura Taxel
Leonardo LoCascio Interview (July 31, 2010), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
Kermit Lynch Interview (September 15, 2010), Randy Caparoso
The Flute or the Tulip? (September 15, 2010), Patricia Savoie 
Patrick McGovern Interview (April 30, 2011), Laura Taxel 
Generations of Wining and Dining (July 31, 2011), Marnie Old
The Case of Cork versus Alternative Closures (October 15, 2011), Benjamin T. Weinberg  
Eric LeVine Interview (November 30, 2011), Benjamin T. Weinberg
Barrel Tasting (January 15, 2012), Patricia Savoie
Robert Parker Interview (April 15, 2012), David D. Denton, CWE, CSS, IBWE
Unlocking the Hidden Code of Tasting: Olfactory Memory and Submodalities (April 15, 2012), Tim Gaiser, MS
Terry Theise Interview (May 31, 2012), Catherine Fallis, MS
Cigar Service For Sommeliers (May 31, 2012), Kara Newman
Changing Relationships in the Wine Industry (July 15, 2012), Jim Clarke
Unlocking the Hidden Code of Tasting: The Eyes Have It (July 15, 2012), Tim Gaiser, MS
Mel Knox Interview (October 15, 2012), Catherine Fallis, MS
Cristina Mariani-May Interview (January 15, 2013), Roger Morris
Winery Restaurants Around the World (January 15, 2013), David Furer, CWE
Wine Tourism: Passionately Seeking ET (February 28, 2013), Benjamin T. Weinberg

Business Articles

Starting from Scratch (Preview), Kevin Vogt, MS
Buying Wine, Buying Time (Premiere), Robert Bath, MS
Neighborhood Wine Bars (Premiere), Kent Liggett
You Want to Be in the Wine Business? (June 2008), Richard Betts, MS
Looking For Value in Today’s Economy (August 2008), Matthew Conway, ASA 
Navigating the Three-Tier Distribution System (September 2008), Robert Bath, MS 
How to Design a Profit-Generating Wine List (September 2008), Roy Hersh
Charlie Trotter Interview (October 2008), Bill Daley
The Wired Wine List (November 2008), Kara Newman 
Serge Ghoukassian Interview (December 2008), Sherry Page
The Philosophy of Service Roundtable: Randy Caparoso; Matthew Conway, ASA; Christie Dufault; Nick Peyton; Bobby Stuckey, MS (February 2009), David Vogels, CWP
Crystal Vision: Choices in Today’s Glassware (February 2009), Catherine Fallis, MW, CWP
Rejected Bottles: How to Deal With the Customer and the Wine (February 2009), David Glancy, MS, CWE
Modern Staff Training: How to Build a Better Wine Army (February 2009), Belinda Chang 
Handling Customer Baggage (February 2009), Kim Pierce
Avvinare: The Reasoning Behind the Seasoning (February 2009), Jason Tesauro
Finding Opportunity in Troubled Times (April 2009), Rachel Zawila 
Tracking Customer Preferences in the Restaurant Setting (May 2009), Jesse Becker, MS, CWE
How to Create and Keep Loyal Customers (June 2009), Roberta N. Clarke
Smaller Pours, Bigger Profits (August 2009), Kara Newman 
What Should I Drink With That? (September 2009), Marnie Old 
Opening a Restaurant (October 2009), Jesse Becker, MS, CWE
Innovative Wine Dinners (October 2009), Timothy O'Neal 
John Ash Interview (December 2009), Julianne Will
Drinks Before Dinner (January 31, 2010), Marnie Old
Managing Muli-Unit Wine Operations (March 15, 2010), Drew Hendricks, MS, CWE
Selling Retail Wine in Restaurants (April 30, 2010), Dave McIntyre 
Riding the Economic Wave (July 31, 2010), Rachel Zawila
Danny Meyer Interview (December 15, 2010), Randy Caparoso
Pairing Food and Wine Roundtable: Shelley Lindgren, Shebnem Ince, Rajat Parr, Daniel Patterson (March 15, 2011), David Vogels, CWP
The Chef and the Sommelier (March 15, 2011), Joyce Goldstein and Evan Goldstein, MS
Pairing in New York (March 15, 2011), Matthew Conway, ASA 
Wine + Design (April 30, 2011), Ruth Tobias
Sommelier Journal's Nationwide Consumer Survey Part I and Part II (June 15, 2011), Phil Vogels
Wine List Dos and Don'ts (February 28, 2012), Marnie Old
Revisionist Theory: Experimenting With the Wine List For Fun and Profit (February 28, 2012), Timothy L. O'Neal
The Wine List Roundtable: Sandy Block, MW, Matthew Mather, June Rodil, Debbie Zachareas (February 28, 2012), David Vogels, CWP
Rebuilding the Wine List (February 28, 2012), Ruth Tobias
How to Boost Your Average Wine Check (May 31, 2012), Christy Canterbury, MW
Marketing Wine to Women (May 31, 2012), Cara Gardner
Nationwide Survey of Restaurant Economics (August 31, 2012), Phil Vogels
Nationwide Survey of Sommelier Employment Practices (November 30, 2012), Jennifer Cossey, CSW
Restaurant Marketing Roundtable: Sondra Bernstein, Tim McDonald, Marnie Old, and Timothy L. O'Neal (February 28, 2013)
Social Media: A Primer for Restaurants (February 28, 2013), Rick Bakas
The New Glassware for Spirits (February 28, 2013), Kara Newman


Shop Talk

What makes a good wine-by-the-glass candidate, and why? (January 31, 2011
What is your corkage policy, including the fee and any restrictions or waivers? How is the fee divided between the staff and the restaurant? (March 15, 2011)
What are your policies on sales visits by distributors and suppliers, and how do you enforce them? (April 30, 2011)
How much inventory do you need to maintain to keep a particular wine on your bottle list? What do you do when your inventory drops below that level? (June 15, 2011)
Do you prefer to taste wines blind or semi-blind for program evaluation purposes? Who is involved in your decision-making process? (July 31, 2011)
How do your customers react to alternative closures such as screwcaps, and how do you handle negative reactions? (October 15, 2011
How do you entice guests to order dessert wines? (November 30, 2011)
How do you offer and present coffee and tea after dinner, and what is your rationale? (January 15, 2012)
How does your wine list encourage guests to try lesser-known regions or varieties? (February 28, 2012)
How do you engage with customers who use smart-phone wine apps in the restaurant or otherwise rely on media ratings? (April 15, 2012)
Does your service approach differ depending on whether a man or a woman is ordering the wine, and if so, how? (May 31, 2012)
How do you determine your markup structure? (July 15, 2012)
What’s the best trick you wish someone had taught you when you first started in the restaurant wine business? (August 31, 2012)
How do you strike the proper balance between younger and older wines in your program? (October 15, 2012)
How has the craft-cocktail revival impacted your bar program, and what role do you play in managing it? (November 30, 2012)
How do you deal with a supplier who requires you to take a position on a wine you don’t want in order to get a hard-to-acquire wine? (January 15, 2013)
What discounting or promotional schemes have you found most successful in improving the bottom line? (February 28, 2013)


Restaurant Spotlights

Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, Colorado (Preview), David Vogels, CWP
The Modern, New York (Premiere), Patricia Savoie
A16, San Francisco (June 2008), Deborah Parker Wong
Alinea, Chicago (July 2008), Laura Taxel
John Gray's, Caribbean Coast, Mexico (August 2008), Greg Benchwick
Scholars Inn Restaurant & Lounge, Indianapolis (September 2008), Julianne Will
Catalan Food & Wine, Houston (October 2008), Kim Pierce
Cyrus, Healdsburg, California (November 2008), Greg Benchwick
Santacafé, Santa Fe, New Mexico (December 2008), David Vogels, CWP
Landmarc, New York City (January 2009), Patricia Savoie
Vetri Ristorante, Philadelphia (February 2009), David Vogels, CWP
Lulu Wilson, Aspen, Colorado (March 2009), Rachel Zawila
Passionfish, Pacific Grove, California (April 2009), Ben Narasin
Alexander's Steakhouse, Cupertino, California (May 2009), Catherine Fallis, MS, CWP
Juicy Wine Co., Chicago (June 2009), Bill Daley
743 Bistro, Mendoza, Argentina (July 2009), S. Peter Smith
Manresa, Los Gatos, California (August 2009), Ben Narasin 
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee (September 2009), Cara Gardner
Meritage, Boston (October 2009), Ruth Tobias
Canoe, Atlanta (November 2009), Cara Gardner
Sonoma Grille, Pittsburgh (December 2009), Laura Taxel 
Corbett's, Louisville, Kentucky (January 31, 2010), Fred Minnick
Carnevino, Las Vegas (March 15, 2010), Patricia Savoie
Uchi, Austin, Texas (April 30, 2010), Kim Pierce
Hôtel Le Bristol, Paris (June 15, 2010), Ben Narasin
No. 9 Park, Boston (July 31, 2010), Ruth Tobias
The White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport, Maine (September 15, 2010), Cara Gardner
Nopa, San Francisco (October 31, 2010), Randy Caparoso
Swizz, New York City (December 15, 2010), Holly Leitner 
Mistral Kitchen, Seattle (January 31, 2011), Christina Kelly
Michel, Tysons Corner, Virginia (April 30, 2011), Kelly Magyarics
Lokanda Devetak, Savogna d'Isonzo, Italy (June 15, 2011), Fred Minnick
Restaurant Bruno, Lorgues, France (July 31, 2011), S. Peter Smith
Vermilion, Chicago and New York City (October 15, 2011), Roger Morris 
Primo, Rockland, Maine (November 30, 2011), Cara Gardner
Kaia Kaipe, Getaria, Spain (January 15, 2012), Stuart George
La Corte, Follina, Italy (February 28, 2012), Kia McInerny
The Joel Palmer House, Dayton, Oregon (April 15, 2012), Jennifer Cossey, CSW
Maenam, Vancouver, British Columbia (May 31, 2012), Kate Parham
Porcini, Doha, Qatar (July 15, 2012), Bruce Schoenfeld
Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant, Walla Walla, Washington (August 31, 2012), Kerry Newberry
Restaurant Jean-Marie Amat, Lormont, France (October 15, 2012), Fred Minnick
Hotel Commonwealth, Boston (November 30, 2012), Ruth Tobias
Namu Gaji, San Francisco (January 15, 2013), Ben Narasin
Thistle, McMinnville, Oregon (February 28, 2013), Jennifer Cossey, CSW


Sommelier Spotlights

Manuel Nieves (Preview), Laura Taxel
Eric Maldonado (Premiere), Kia McInery
Tysan Pierce (June 2008), Cara Gardner
Drew Hendricks (July 2008), Kim Pierce
Duane Daniels (August 2008), Doug Frost, MS, MW
Aldo Sohm (September 2008), Patricia Savoie
Eric Cook (October 2008), Cara Gardner
Eno at the InterContinental (November 2008), Julianne Will
Bill Summerville (December 2008), Bill Ward
Gérard Margeon (January 2009), Bennett Voyles
Jeff Groh (February 2009), Kerry Newberry
Haley Guild (March 2009), Deborah Parker Wong
Emily Wines (April 2009), David Glancy, MS, CWE
Sandy Block (May 2009), Ruth Tobias
David Ridgeway (June 2009), Bennett Voyles
Nadine Brown (July 2009), Laura Taxel
Kristie Jones (August 2009), Jason Tesauro
Tylor Field (September 2009), Julianne Will
Todd Thrasher (October 2009), Kerry Newberry
Madeline Triffon (November 2009), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
John Wabeck (December 2009), Kelly Magyarics
Chantelle Pabros (January 31, 2010), Cara Gardner
Lisa Rongren (March 15, 2010), Christina Kelly
Jason Smith (April 30, 2010), Fred Minnick
Colm McCan (June 15, 2010), Cathy Huyghe
Markus Del Monego (July 31, 2010), Jason Tesauro
Shebnem Ince (September 15, 2010), Bill Daley
Mark Slater (October 31, 2010), Dave McIntyre
Christophe Tassan (December 15, 2010), Patricia Savoie
Héctor Vergara (January 31, 2011), Kristine Hansen
Costanzo Scala (March 15, 2011), Bennett Voyles
Gérard Basset (April 30, 2011), Stuart George
Jill Zimorski (June 15, 2011), Kelly Magyarics
Rachael Lowe (July 31, 2011), Julianne Will 
Roger Dagorn (October 15, 2011), Ruth Tobias 
Xavier Rousset (November 30, 2011), Stuart George
Juliette Pope (January 15, 2012), Marisa D'Vari
Sebastian Zutant (February 28, 2012), Kelly A. Magyarics
Christine Parkinson (April 15, 2012), Bennett Voyles
Isa Bal (May 31, 2012), Fred Minnick
Brian Duncan (July 15, 2012), Kristine Hansen
Devon Broglie and Craig Collins (August 31, 2012), Kim Pierce
Zachary Yu (October 15, 2012), Rebecca Gibb
Michael Scaffidi (November 30, 2012), Kelly A. Magyarics
Heath Porter (January 15, 2013), Kerry Newberry
Brooke Sabel (February 28, 2013), Patricia Savoie


Sommelier Challenge


Education



Wine Science



Columns


For Openers

David Vogels, CWP
Lessons from the Rejudgment of Paris (Preview)
Could This Be the Next Great Varietal (Premiere)
Tasting Notes Should Strike a Balance (June 2008)
Pay No Attention to Our Scores (July 2008)
Name That Tune in Your Vineyard (August 2008)
How Good Is “Not Good Enough”? (September 2008)
Everybody Loves Riesling (October 2008)
Less May Lead to More (November 2008)
A Model Sommelier Association (December 2008)
Specialize or Diversify? (January 2009)
Service Can Be a Sacred Duty (February 2009)
Pedro for President (March 2009)
Survival of the Smartest (April 2009)
Follow the Money to Argentina (May 2009)
A Question of Balance (June 2009)
The Customer Is Not Always Right (July 2009)
A Toast to Tom Watson (August 2009)
Expert Advice on Beverage Management (September 2009)
You May Be an Outlier (October 2009)
Mile-High Cuisine (November 2009)
Tidings of Comfort and Joy (December 2009)
Oregon’s Identity Crisis (January 31, 2010)
Educational Guideposts (March 15, 2010)
Exploring Margaret River (April 30, 2010)
The New Chardonnay (June 15, 2010)
The H.R. 5034 Debate (July 31, 2010)
Put Your Wine List to Work (September 15, 2010)
When Local Becomes Global (October 31, 2010)
Friuli’s Strength Is Sauvignon (December 15, 2010)
Sonoma’s Identity Problem (January 31, 2011)
The Philosophy of Pairing (March 15, 2011)
What Are We Testing For? (April 30, 2011)
What Do Your Guests Want? (June 15, 2011)
Marketing to Millennials (July 31, 2011)
We'll Always Have Burgundy (October 15, 2011
Try the Pinot Noir (November 30, 2011)
Sommeliers' Intriguing Choices (January 15, 2012)
A Culture of Innovation (February 28, 2012)
Wine Criticism After Parker (April 15, 2012)
Microbiology and Terroir (May 31, 2012)
The Locavore's Dilemma (July 15, 2012)
Memo to Vinho Verde (August 31, 2012)
Don't Overlook Mendocino (October 15, 2012)
Jacks of All Trades (November 30, 2012)
Sommelier-Friendly Wines (January 15, 2013)
Marketing in the Digital Age (February 28, 2013)


Bottom Line

Randy Caparoso
Doing the Math on Markups (Preview)
Wines by the Glass for Fun and Profit (Premiere)
Does Your Wine List Answer the Call (June 2008)
Restaurant vs. Retail Wine Markups (July 2008)
The Dream of Robert Mondavi (August 2008)
Ugly Ducklings Turn Into Swans (September 2008)
Descriptions Should Inform and Sell (October 2008)
Retail Pricing Boosts Sales and Profits (November 2008), with restaurant consultant Ron Patak
Short Wine Lists Make Sense (December 2008
Here’s to Progress in 2009 (January 2009)
Service and the Battle for Survival (February 2009)
How to Promote Organic Wines (March 2009)
AVAs Are Worth Recognizing (April 2009)
Check Your Temperature (May 2009)
Composing Menus for Wines (June 2009)
Choosing the Right Glass (July 2009)
From the Guest’s Point of View (August 2009)
Random Acts of Hospitality Research (September 2009)
What Would Kevin Zraly Do? (October 2009)
Wine Tasting 101 (November 2009)
Gotta Serve Somebody (December 2009)
The Cork Solution? (January 31, 2010)
A Sommelier of All Trades (March 15, 2010)
Keeping Score on Millennials (April 30, 2010)
Selling Syrah (June 15, 2010)
Sommeliers Are Gatekeepers (July 31, 2010)
The Umami Balancing Act (September 15, 2010)
Tools Don’t Make the Sommelier (October 31, 2010)
The State of Esoterica (December 15, 2010)
Change Is Good (January 31, 2011)
How Sake Works With Food (March 15, 2011)
Designer Wines (April 30, 2011)
The Debate Over Alcohol and Fruit (June 15, 2011)
Lessons From the SJ Survey (July 31, 2011)
Does Terroir Still Exist? (October 15, 2011
A Flash in the Pan (November 30, 2011)
A Perfumer's Perspective (January 15, 2012)
Sommeliers' Surprising Sips (February 28, 2012)
In Pursuit of Minerality (April 15, 2012)
Some Like It Hot (May 31, 2012)
Putting a Stamp on Your Program (July 31, 2012)
The Perils of Pairing (August 31, 2012)
Statistics and Common Sense (October 15, 2012)
The Wine List War Zone (November 30, 2012)
The Basics of Wine Costs (January 15, 2013)
2013 Restaurant-Wine Trends (February 28, 2013)


Bartender

Jim Meehan
Tools of the Trade Part I (Preview) and Part II (Premiere)
Cocktails Feature Seasonal Ingredients (June 2008)
Words of Wisdom From the Past (July 2008)
Absinthe Returns to America (August 2008)
Books Reveal Mixologists’ Past (September 2008)
Leave the Bitters to the Experts (October 2008)
Roadway to a Renaissance (November 2008)
Gin Is in Full Bloom (December 2008)
How to Build a Great Spirits List (January 2009)
The Service Culture Starts at the Top (February 2009)
Bartender or Librarian? (March 2009)
Yes, We Can (April 2009)
How’s Your Cocktail? (June 2009)
The Tip of the Iceberg (July 2009)
Vodka: A Measure of Good Taste (August 2009)
Speed Is What You Need (September 2009)
The Cocktail Matrix (October 2009)
Winter Warmers (December 2009)
Coursing Cocktails (January 31, 2010)
Bartenders Go to School (March 15, 2010)
Better Than Perfect (April 30, 2010)
We Need the Media (June 15, 2010)
The Intangibles of Bartending (July 31, 2010)
A Mixographical Reading List (September 15, 2010)
That Signature Cocktail (October 31, 2010)
How You Play the Game (December 15, 2010)
Does Size Really Matter? (January 31, 2011)
Spirited Dinners (March 15, 2011)
Spring Cleaning the Bar (April 30, 2011)
A Crash Course on Rum (June 15, 2011)
Why Selective Comps Work (July 31, 2011)
Proper Pairings Matter (October 15, 2011
A Cocktail By Any Other Name (November 30, 2011)
Building a Better Mousetrap (January 15, 2012)
The Cocktail List Speaks Volumes (February 28, 2012)
Trouble in Margaritaville (April 15, 2012)
A Pioneer Moves On (July 15, 2012)
Enough With the Jokes (August 31, 2012)
Time to Talk About Alcohol Abuse (October 15, 2012)
Japan's Cool Cocktail Scene (November 30, 2012)
Hiring Cocktail Consultants (January 15, 2013)
Showcasing Your Bar Program (February 28, 2013)


Match Point

Communicating With the Chef (Preview), Joyce Goldstein 
Chicken Is Not Just a Blank Canvas (Premiere), Joyce Goldstein
Diverse Salad Options Test the Sommelier (June 2008), Joyce Goldstein
Don’t Toss out That Asparagus ( July 2008), Joyce Goldstein
Wines That Can Say “Cheese” (August 2008), Joyce Goldstein
A Cure for Pairing Challenges (September 2008), Joyce Goldstein
What Grows Together Goes Together (October 2008), Joyce Goldstein
Pairing Wines With Desserts (November 2008), Joyce Goldstein 
Home for the Holidays (December 2008), Joyce Goldstein
A Prescription for the New Year (January 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Taking Service to the Next Level (February 2009), Joyce Goldstein 
Taking the Crudo Challenge (March 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Sweet Sells in Restaurants (April 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Russian River Pinot and Food (May 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Cooks Love Sauvignon Blanc (June 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Syrah vs. Shiraz (July 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Gris or Grigio? (August 2009), Joyce Goldstein
The Versatility of Argentine Malbec (September 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Food-Friendly Grüner Veltliner (October 2009), Joyce Goldstein 
Chardonnay for the Holidays (November 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Comfort and Cabernet (December 2009), Joyce Goldstein
Of Mice and Wine (January 31, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
Scholarship Versus Seduction (March 15, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
Restaurants Need to Grow up (April 30, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
Surprising Pairings (June 15, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
More Surprise Pairings (July 31, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
Food vs. Anti-Food Wines (September 15, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
Loud Room, Loud Food, Loud Wine (October 31, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
2010 Food Trends (December 15, 2010), Joyce Goldstein
What Not to Pair (January 31, 2011), Marnie Old
Training the Chef (March 15, 2011), Christopher Bates, CWE
Pairing With Modernist Cuisine (April 30, 2011), Joyce Goldstein
With Modernist Cuisine, Think Texture (June 15, 2011), Joyce Goldstein
Balance is Fundamental (July 31, 2011), John Buechsenstein 
Pairing With a Pinch of Salt (October 15, 2011), Marnie Old
Selling Sherry (November 30, 2011), Joyce Goldstein 
Matching Foods and Wines by Weight (January 15, 2012), John Buechsenstein
Pairing Spanish Wines and Cheeses (February 28, 2012), Gerry Dawes
Food-and-Wine Pairing Goes to College (April 15, 2012), Joyce Goldstein
How Oak Can Be Your Ally (May 31, 2012), Marnie Old
Try the Unexpected (July 15, 2012), Christopher Bates, CWE
A Food Tourist's Guide to Istanbul (August 31, 2012), Joyce Goldstein
When in Doubt, Try Champagne (October 15, 2012), John Buechsenstein
The Bittersweetness of Sugar (November 30, 2012), Marnie Old
Madeira Delivers at Dinnertime (January 15, 2013), Marguerite Thomas
Foreground and Background Flavors (February 28, 2013), Joyce Goldstein


In Service

Ten Steps to Modern Wine Service (May 2009), Christie Dufault
Sommelier Selling Skills (January 31, 2010), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP 
Give-and-Take Wine Events (March 15, 2010), Timothy O'Neal
The Corkage Dilemma (April 30, 2010), Christie Dufault, ACWP
Service With Style (June 15, 2010), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
Spitting Is Serious (July 31, 2010), Timothy O'Neal
Who’s the Expert? (September 15, 2010), Ruth Tobias 
Check Your Personality (October 31, 2010), Kelli White
Team Sommelier (December 15, 2010), Christie Dufault, ACWP
Audacious Wine-List Marketing (March 15, 2011), Timothy L. O'Neal
Serving the Sommeliers (April 30, 2011), Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
Serving Big Bottles (June 15, 2011), Christie Dufault, ACWP
The Economics of Free Pours (July 31, 2011), Ruth Tobias
Everybody's a Critic (October 15, 2011), Evan Goldstein, MS 
Is There a Doctor in the House? (November 30, 2011), John Ragan
Great Service Trumps Great Food (January 15, 2012), Evan Goldstein, MS
Pronunciation Counts (February 28, 2012), Christie Dufault, ACWP
The Benefits of Serving Wine on Tap (April 15, 2012), Julianne Will
Tips For Multi-Course Tastings (May 31, 2012), Shebnem Ince
To Complement or To Contrast? (July 31, 2012), Maria Carter
Wine Classes Help Bring In Guests (August 31, 2012), Kate Parham
Getting The Most Out of Staff Training (October 15, 2012), Jennifer Cossey, CSW
Are You Ready To Go Digital? (November 30, 2012), Maria Carter
At the Sommelier's Table (January 15, 2013), Timothy L. O'Neal
Does Your Coffee Need a Jolt? (February 28, 2013), Kate Parham


Closing Time

Service Is More Than Wine Knowledge (Preview), Eric Asimov
A Winemaker’s Revenge (Premiere), Jeff Morgan
A Gender-Bending Blind Tasting (June 2008), Bill Daley
What’s Your DNA Wine Profile? (July 2008), Dan Berger
Are Trade Tastings Worth the Trouble? (August 2008), Linda Murphy
The Consequences of Overindulgence (September 2008), Benjamin T. Weinberg
Is There a Sommelier in the House? (October 2008), Alder Yarrow
Sommeliers Can Set the Example (November 2008), Lauren Chapin
Defining Minerality (December 2008), Dave McIntyre
New Zealand’s Marketing Dilemma (January 2009), Simon Nash, MW
Sommeliers Serving Through Education (February 2009), Michael Steinberger
The Wine Guy vs. the Wine List (March 2009), Terry Theise
The Tyranny of the Tasting Note (April 2009), Eric Asimov 
What Winemakers Could Tell You (May 2009), Jim Gordon
Be Cautious of Counterfeits (June 2009), Jamie Goode
All the Restaurant’s a Stage (July 2009), Sandy Block, MW
University-Based Wine Groups (August 2009), Kathy Huyghe
Keeping Food and Wine Separate (September 2009), Kara Newman
The Future of Wine Scores (October 2009), Deborah Parker Wong, AIWS
BYOB-Night Tactics (November 2009), Tim Patterson
Sommeliers Need Perspective (December 2009), Alfonso Cevola, CSW
What Makes a Great Wine (January 31, 2010), Karen MacNeil, ACWP
Wine’s Secret Language (March 15, 2010), Rick Kushman
The New Landscape of Bordeaux (April 30, 2010), Dan Berger
Innovative Pricing Features (June 15, 2010), Tyler Colman 
Why Copy the French? (July 31, 2010), Wes Hagen
Take Me Out to the Vineyard (September 15, 2010), Claudia Perry
How Wine Creates Culture (October 31, 2010), Benjamin T. Weinberg
Blind-Tasting Champagne (December 15, 2010), Laura Maniec, MS
Postprandial Quaffers (January 31, 2011), Jason Wilson
The Evolution of the Sommelier (March 15, 2011), Alan Tardi
Watch out for “Chef Palate” (April 30, 2011), Evan Goldstein, MS
Time to Rebuild the System (June 15, 2011), Robert Bath, MS
Let Your Wine List Do the Talking (July 31, 2011), W. Blake Gray
Wines to Meditate On (October 15, 2011), Jason Wilson 
The Case for Blaufränkisch (November 30, 2011), Natalie Guinovart, CWE, DWS
Controversy in the Western Cape (January 15, 2012), Joanna Breslin, CSW
Big-League Buying (February 28, 2012), Fred Dexheimer, MS
Parker's Legacy Will Endure (April 15, 2012), Elin McCoy
What Defines a Great Vintage? (May 31, 2012), Robert Bath, MS
Etiquette For Counterfeit Wines (July 15, 2012), Tyler Colman
'96 Bordeaux Under Scrutiny (August 31, 2012), Sandy Block, MW
A New Tasting Vocabulary (October 15, 2012), Ken Collura
The Changing Face of Beaujolais (November 30, 2012), Chris Fleming
The Great Terroir Debate (January 15, 2013), Terry Theise
Breaking the Snobbish Stereotype (February 28, 2013), Marnie Old