Quench - October 2016

What do you do when a hail storm devastates your vineyard? BY LISA HOEKSTRA 2016 was a hard year for Chablis. But it’s not over. BY EVAN SAVIOLIDIS Every year, the editors of Quench choose the best assemblages, single varietal and other drinks from around the world. A new breed of winemaker is taking over the vineyards of Germany. BY TIM PAWSEY Ever wonder what’s in your wine? BY SILVANA LAU Artisans are taking over Vermont. BY RICK VANSICKLE The upsurge in craft distillers has opened the door to a resurgence. BY TOD STEWART A new way to look at (and cook) root vegetables. BY DUNCAN HOLMES