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The Genius of Michael Batterberry
This issue celebrates the iconic Michael Batterberry and his magazine turned food world sensation, Food Arts, launched in 1988 and printed for more than two decades by M. Shanken Communications. This issue's cover story salutes Food Arts and its founder.
Plus, get the tasting report for Champagne, a holiday gift guide from Wine Spectator editors and more!
Cover Stories
Michael Batterberry: Gourmet, Journalist, Gentleman
Iconic Covers of Food Arts
First on the Scene
Silver Spoon: A Chronicle of Sterling Performance
Tasting Reports
The Splendor of Champagne
Alphabetical Guide to Champagne
Features
Kistler’s Darker Side
For the Confident Cook: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
For the Fashionista: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
For the Caviar Connoisseur: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
For the Grill Master: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
For the Home Mixologist: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Grapevine
War in Middle East Affects Vintners
Wineries Sue Napa County in Federal Court
The Latest Openings in Napa
Savoring Persimmon Season
Departments
Remembering Michael Batterberry
Gigondas Blanc Est Arrivé!
Shipwrecked Champagne Hoard Discovered Near Sweden
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TOP 100 WINES OF THE YEAR On Nov. 11, we begin unveiling the Top 10 Wines of 2024—complete with videos, tasting notes and more—culminating with the Wine of the Year on Nov. 15 and the complete Top 100 list on Nov. 18. Don’t miss the year’s most exciting wines!
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