Wine Spectator Unveils Editors' Picks For Top Bottles, Dining Spots & More

Wine Spectator is the definitive guide to the world of wine, and its February 28th issue shows readers how to truly savor the New Year. Within the 2013 Wine Lover's Guide, Wine Spectator's editors dish on their must-try bottles and restaurants, as well as their forecasts and advice, for the next 12 months.

The issue takes a look back at 2012, during which the Wine Spectator team produced more than 17,000 reviews, before peeking at some fine Pinot Noir in Oregon and heading for the first time to New York's Finger Lakes-a wine region to watch in 2013 and beyond. There's also the 2012 Article Index-a quick guide on major articles published in Wine Spectator last year-and a pull-out vintage card of exclusive ratings for more than 40 top regions and varietals.

Editor's Picks (pg. 36)
Wine Spectator's editors travel the globe to uncover the latest wine findings, and they have notebooks worth of other discoveries that never make it into the magazine's pages. Finally, they get the chance to share their insider details, divulging everything from best wine buys to must-try restaurants in certain areas. These editors' picks are divided into seven categories: 1) What to Cellar, 2) What to Drink, 3) Wineries to Watch, 4) Where to Eat, 5) Pet Peeves, 6) Aha Moment and 7) Looking Ahead.

Oregon's Delicate Pinot Noirs (pg. 74)
Despite challenging weather conditions, Oregon's Pinot Noir-a usually finicky grape that's the most widely planted in the state-has given rise to some beautiful wines. Not all the vintages taste alike, with 2009 known for its fleshy ripeness, 2011 for its delicacy and 2010 the best of the three. Join Wine Spectator's Harvey Steiman who has reviewed 522 Oregon wines, 250 of which earned ratings of 90 points or higher.

The Year in Wine: 2012 in Review (pg. 87)
The wine industry pushed forward in 2012 in several ways, with U.S. consumers alone buying an estimated 325 million cases, positioning the United States to surpass France as the world's biggest wine market. Yet, the year was also quite challenging for winemakers as wine volumes across the globe were at their lowest point in 37 years. Take a look back at 2012 as well as forward at what's to come, plus check out a region-by-region chart of all new releases tasted by Wine Spectator in 2012, broken down by scores, prices and more.

Finger Lakes Forges Ahead (pg. 81)
In the first formal tasting report on the Finger Lakes, Wine Spectator's James Molesworth takes a deep dive into this emergent wine region. What makes the area shine are its Rieslings, which are known as dry, crisp, taught and fresh-styled with flavors ranging from slate and lime to peach, jasmine and green apple. Other varietals deserving of praise are cool-climate wines like Pinot Noirs. Discover this still-budding winemaking region making its way onto the world stage and meet the vintners who have found their own formula for success.

Whiskies of a Certain Age (pg. 67)
Whiskies that push the envelope on age, rarity, availability and price are rising in popularity among enthusiasts. Many argue that "hyper-aged" Scotch offers a distinct taste experience from your standard malt variety that's worth more money. Wine Spectator investigates into whether extra age actually means higher quality, before unveiling the 10 most expensive whiskies - including the 64-year-old Macallan Cire Perdue that sold for more than $470,000.

At Home with Chef Georges Perrier (pg. 23)
Philadelphia-based chef and restaurateur Georges Perrier has been called "the equivalent of Paul Bocuse in America." Now, he welcomes Wine Spectator into his own kitchen, which he has meticulously renovated to suit his needs. Find out what Perrier thinks is the most important thing in a cooking space and the other details-from the cabinetry to the cook tops-that make this renowned chef&