FEATURES
20
AUSTRALIA GROWS UP
A more mature Australian wine industry
finds sustainable growth.
26
BACK TO THE
BOTTLING LINE
The venerable New England-based
M.S. Walker seizes opportunity on a
grander scale.
30
CHILE: MOMENTUM
THROUGH INNOVATION
Diversity, quality and novelty keep the
Chilean wine industry moving forward.
34
MEZCAL STEPS UP
Tequila’s agave kin emerges as a
quality ingredient.
40
CRAFT BEERS GO “MEGA”
Food tie-ins and thirst for new styles
drive record sales.
48
THE BLOSSOMING
OF BEAUJOLAIS
Affordable prices and a great 2009
vintage create demand for top crus.
departments
14
the find
16
wine buzz
18
seasons menu
46
New Products
&
Promotions
134
events calendar
138
last call
oct
12
20
October 2012
Beverage Media
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ultimate beverage Challenge 2012
buying guide
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