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CONTENTS July 31, 2022 Vol. 47, No. 5 It’s a Golden Age for Golden State Chardonnay. There are more outstanding and classic-scoring bottlings than ever. The wines show exquisite balance between elegance and power. It’s no wonder Chardonnay is America’s most popular white wine. 37(cid:2)California Chardonnay COVER STORY Features 37 Magnificent Seven Chardonnay stands as America’s TASTING REPORT most popular white wine. We profile seven vintners who over 55 California Chardonnay Our annual report on several decades have elevated the grape to Burgundian heights California’s premier white points you to top-rated examples from in California and influenced countless winemakers who’ve veteran producers as well as bottles made by exceptional young followed in their footsteps • MaryAnn Worobiec vintners • MaryAnn Worobiec 52 Jackson Family Legacy Jess Jackson made the first TRAVEL Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay 40 years ago, 60 Napa Valley Tourism has come back strong in America’s propelling the category to consumer attention • MaryAnn most-visited wine region. We recommend a host of recently Worobiec opened or remodeled venues for wine and food • Aaron Romano, MaryAnn Worobiec, Tim Fish, April Louis, Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley ENTERTAINING 74 Lobster, Anyone? Stoneacre Brasserie and Garden owners Christopher Bender and David Crowell present a classic New England lobster boil for summer feasting, with wines to match • Owen Dugan SPIRITS LY R E D 85 Gin, Vodka, Your Call ... Gin is on the rise, and vodka ON W K makers are experimenting with numerous flavors. Here are A J refreshing cocktail recipes for either clear liquor • Jack Bettridge
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