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Quality Climb: 2019 in Perspective
Wine Spectator’s 2019 Issues • Across 15 issues published in 2019, Wine Spectator covered the worlds of wine, food and travel. Some of the highlights are detailed below. For a complete list of stories in each issue, please consult our online archive at WineSpectator.com/Issues.
Wine if by Land, Wine if by Sea • Whether your ideal getaway is schussing down a mountainside or chilling on a chaise longue in the port-side sun, good wine should be on the itinerary
Grand Design
The Tavern by WS • The restaurant, affiliated with Wine Spectator, opens in New York’s Hudson Yards
After the Gold Rush • Canadian producers are ushering in a new era of quality north of the border
SAVVY SHOPPER
Goals for 2020
My Dinner With Thelonious Monk
The ABCs of BUYING WINE • Four strategies to get the wines you want
Ready, Set, Sip! • Your answers to a few simple questions will speed your path to the source of the right bottle for you
RETAIL Shelf Esteem • Your neighborhood wineshop can be source of reliable advice and guided exploration
ONLINE Cyber Cellar • The Internet is your oyster for midpriced wines, hard-to-find vintages and just plain convenience
WINERIES Direct Access • Purchasing from your favorite wineries ensures pristine provenance and often first dibs on exclusive wines
AUCTIONS Paddles Up • The auction market offers old, rare and ready-to-drink bottles, with ample bargains in the mix
READER SURVEY How We Buy • We asked, you answered: Results from our recent online poll
Adventures IN VALUES • A TOUR OF SMART BUYS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
WINE SCORES A TOUCHDOWN • 14 NFL teams are fielding official wines, while a few pros have launched their own labels
FORGING AHEAD • The Southern Rhône overcomes a challenging spring in 2017 to produce outstanding wines, while the Northern Rhône delivers another classic vintage
SEEING DOUBLE • Vintage Port lovers have a lot to choose from thanks to back-to-back years worthy of declaration
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