In this issue, Wine Spectator spotlights the pleasures of Champagne with a cover story on how to enjoy the French sparkling wine around the world, plus a tasting report on the latest top releases and values.
Read the rest of Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken's introduction to the Dec. 15 , 2022, issue, featuring our holiday gift guide, rum cocktails, a profile of Hanzell winemaker Jason Jardine and more.
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