Wine Enthusiast Magazine - October 2009 - Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Cocktails, Spirits, Recipes, Restaurants, Blogs

October 2009

Features

	2009 Wine Star Award Winners Our picks for the top wine industry luminaries of 2009 plus information on how to purchase tickets.
	Halloween Wine and Spirits Spectral sightings and eerie enological encounters at wineries across America. By Kathleen McKenna
	Creepy Cocktails Creative concoctions for your All Hallow's Eve gathering. By Kathleen McKenna
	The Season 1 WINEMAKERS: Where They Are Now Also inside: a sample "crossfire" quiz. By Patricia Thomson
	South Africa On the Radar Recent tasting explores cool-climate Pinot from Elgin, Hemel-En-Aarde. By Angela Lloyd
	Pumpkin Parties Tips for hosting a spicy and spirited fall gathering. By Kelly Magyarics
	Sip for the Cure 2009 How wine lovers can help in the fight against breast cancer. By Kelly A. Magyarics
	Ein Prosit for Oktoberfest 2009 A first-hand report from the Munich beer tents. By Gregg Glaser
	Cliff Lede Acquires Breggo Cellars In an unusual boutique-for-boutique buy, the Stags Leap Cabernet producer adds an Anderson Valley winery to its portfolio. By Steve Heimoff
	Recipe: Irish Smoked Salmon with Fresh Goat Cheese, Poached Eggs and Tarragon Serve this creamy, smoky dish as an appetizer or a light lunch. By David Rosengarten
	Q&A with Wayne Gretzky, Hockey Legend The famed athlete and Canadian winemaker talks about what it takes to be a winner on the ice and in the vineyard. By Kristine Hansen
	Best Bets for the Bargain Wine Hunter These under-the-radar regions offer excellent wines at affordable prices. By Virginie Boone
	The Global Saké Bomb Japan's legendary libation is fast gaining an international reputation. By Melinda Joe
	Seriously Good Mocktails Drink recipes and tips from a master of the virgin cocktail. By Kathleen McKenna