Fall 2021 Vol . 2 No . 3
SUMMER MAY be all about vacation , beach days , outdoor activities and laid-back schedules , but there ’ s nothing like the exciting and invigorating transition into autumn . With cool , crisp air , gorgeous foliage and a bountiful harvest of fruit and vegetables , what ’ s not to like ?
You can ’ t beat the rich flavors of fall , from apple and cinnamon to pear and ginger , and of course , the ubiquitous pumpkin spice . It ’ s also football season and Oktoberfest time , which means it ’ s time to bring out the heavier , more flavorful beers , and the hearty fare that goes with them .
For your game-day celebrations , or really any fall occasion , check out the Italian-inspired dip made for — and with — beer on page 12 . We also cover the basics of beer cocktails on page 14 .
And let ’ s not forget Halloween , which is now as much a holiday for adults as it is for children . If you ’ re having a costume party , check out some of the drink tips on page 11 . You ’ ll also find plenty of seaonal drink recipes to try on page 6 .
If the autumnal weather makes you want to kick back with a glass of wine in front of a fire , our wine panel rates and reviews all kinds of American wines . And if you ’ re interested in sparkling wines , we identify some of the terms and types — it ’ s not all about Champagne and prosecco .
In fact , several regions in the U . S . besides California are now producing impressive sparklers , from Oregon ’ s Willamette Valley to New York ’ s Long Island to New Mexico . It ’ s a good time to brush up on all the different kinds of sparkling wines before you start shopping for holiday celebrations .
Not that you need a holiday or special occasion to break out the bubbly . Why not toast the arrival of fall ?
Cheers !
Melissa Dowling Editor
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