Wine&Spirits
contents june 2012
volume 31 number 3
features
14 Jamon + Jerez
22
Adrian Murcia parces the subtleties of jamon ibérico de bellota and its liquid compatriots from Manzanilla to Amontillado.
departments
1 2 6
Editor’s Note Happenings Fined & Filtered: Bordeaux 2011, Diamond Jubilee Port, News in Brief by Lou Bustamante
18 Tequila Comes to Dinner
David Rosengarten considers the increasing popularity of Tequila with food—best straight up or in cocktails?
22 Sauvignon from the Heights 28 Geology Jazz
The volcanic soils in the mountains of Napa Valley create sauvignon blanc to rival the cabernets that usually get such prime land. Luke Sykora reports on three worth seeking out.
16 Spirits: Agave Distilled, 80 Books:
Summer Reading
Pedro Parra’s journey from jazz saxaphonist to geologist to international terroir consultant. A profile by Patricio Tapia.
32 Value Brands of the Year
Great affordable summer drinking from 59 brands worldwide.
tastings
43 Tastings Overview
Year’s Best 44 Top 100 Values 52 Sauvignon Blanc 54 Southern Italy 58 Ribera del Duero
W I N E
Michael Gross
14
New Releases 61 American Wines 68 Imported Wines
& S P I R I T S J U N E 2 0 1 2 5
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Wine & Spirits - June 2012