Wine&S & pirits 34 contents october 2017 volume 36 number 6 features 22 W&S 2017 Best New Sommeliers 30 The Annexation of Beaujolais Introducing the most promising new restaurant talent of the year. 34 The W&S SF50 46 Chefs & Chardonnay in the Sta. Rita Hills After six centuries of separation, the merchants of Beaune are embracing Beaujolais, along with its gamay grape. Roger Morris reports. With its proximity to wine country to the north, east and south, the Bay Area is a magnet for talented chefs, sommeliers and bartenders. Whether you're headed to a cocktail bar or a chandeliered dining room, check out our list of the places where we'd put our money down for both food and drink. 52 Chardonnay in Central Willamette Elaine Chukan Brown traces the ascent of chardonnay in the once-remote hills of central Willamette, now competing with pinot noir for prime vineyard land. Bryce Wiatrak heads to the Santa Ynez Valley, exploring the fresh chardonnays of the Sta. Rita Hills and recipes to match them from two local chefs. 30 WINE & SPIRITS OCTOBER 2017 5