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Wine Spectator rates over 15,000 wines per year, in every price range, to fit every occasion. Read about the world's great wineries and winemakers and visit restaurants with outstanding wine lists. Plus, each issue features delicious recipes and pairs them with the perfect wines.

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Remembering Michael Batterberry

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War in Middle East Affects Vintners

Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court

Foley and Other Companies Buy Vintage Wine Estates Brands At Bankruptcy Auction

Neil Empson

Openings: The Latest in Napa Tasting

NBA’s Donovan Mitchell Makes His Own Napa Blend

Savoring Persimmon Season

Tasting Plate: A German Six-Pack

SAVVY SHOPPER

Gigondas Blanc Est Arrivé!

Gourmet, Journalist, Gentleman • Before Food Network, Top Chef or Yelp … before the term “foodie” … before tomatoes were heirloom and sushi was fast food … back when fancy restaurants were always French … Michael Batterberry and his wife, Ariane, were working to celebrate and elevate the status of American chefs and international cuisine. Julie Mautner, Food Arts’ former executive editor, looks at the life and legacy of her late mentor, affectionately known as The Bat.

Encouraging Better Food for All

Remembering Michael • Luminaries of the food and wine world speak their praises

Iconic Covers • Artistic images teased the cutting-edge stories in the pages

First on the Scene

Silver Spoon • A Chronicle of Sterling Performance

THE SPLENDOR OF CHAMPAGNE • THE REGION’S LEADING PRODUCERS DELIVER HIGH QUALITY AMID A DIVERSE RANGE OF STYLES

Kistler’s DARKER SIDE • Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ups the ante at the house that Chardonnay built

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE • Our editors’ sure-to-please picks for people of exceptional taste on your shopping list

For the Confident Cook • An array of items to make entertaining prep and presentation a breeze

For the Fashionista • Treat the stylish wine lover to fine and fun apparel or a beauty elixir

For the Caviar Connoisseur • When you want to spoil your favorite epicurean, one food stands alone

For the Grill Master • Up their outdoor party game with these useful tools and accessories

For the Home Mixologist • The basic tools are timeless, but there is always room for improvement and expression

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