4 FIRST SIP
5 WHAT I’ M DRINKING NOW
6 VINSIGHTS
7 TREND WATCH
8 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
9 DRINKS
10 NO- / LOW UPDATE
11 TIPS FROM THE PROS
12 HOLIDAY
13 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS
14 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS
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4 FIRST SIP
Before the fall
5 WHAT I’ M DRINKING NOW
Jeffrey Ambler and the Maduro Old Fashioned
6 VINSIGHTS
The basics of matching food and wine
By Marnie Old
7 TREND WATCH
How signature cocktails are spicing up sporting events
By Melissa Dowling
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8 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
Q & A with Nikki McCutcheon, vice president of beverage for New York-based Tao Group Hospitality
9 DRINKS
Cocktails that capture autumn flavors
10 NO- / LOW UPDATE
What’ s new in low- or zero-proof drinks and products
By Melissa Dowling
11 TIPS FROM THE PROS
Why people are warming up to chilled red wine
By Melissa Dowling
12 HOLIDAY
The Haunting Halloween bars are popping up
By Melissa Dowling
13 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS
14 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS
Our experts offer their picks for American wines
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