■ About the Publication Magazine F is a food documentary magazine co-created by Magazine B and Baemin, which introduces one particular ingredient that has had a significant impact on people’s table. Baemin has become a critical mover and shaker in South Korean contemporary food culture, and B provides a balanced view on brands through multi-layered stories. This collaboration brings together these two areas of expertise in F, which is hoped to become a record of essential ingredients and food culture of our time.

2 Intro 8 Letter from F 12 Phrases Wines featured in artists’ quotes 14 Dear Beginners Five wine sommeliers lay out a beginner’s guide to wine 20 Grape Varieties Grape variants that shape the taste and aroma of wine 26 Wine Enthusiast Basic knowledge for a better understanding of wine 34 Galaxy of Wine The contemporary wine industry is an ever-expanding wave of red light, and here F takes readers on a tour of six wineries that highlight the current state of the business 81 Academic Manual The history, trends, and industry behind wine, an alcoholic beverage that sits in a special position Interview 102 Philip Tessier Head chef of Press, a Napa Valley- based restaurant that offers an unparalleled culinary experience 108 Kyle Connaughton Owner-chef of Single Thread and an iconic figure in California’s gastronomic scene with his inventive pairings of top- quality local wines and self-harvested fresh ingredients 114 Culture Drops Four restaurants offering next-level culinary experiences with wine for the new cultural wave 130 A Feast in Hawaii A food and wine festival in Hawaii that connects people, food, and wine Interview 136 Heini Zachariassen Co-founder of Vivino, the world’s largest wine app and marketplace, whose database of millions of reviews makes the wine world accessible 140 Wine Mate Must-have items for a wine table 144 Market Builder Stories of behind-the-scenes players who directed the flow of the wine market 150 Dip & Sip The art-inspired wine tables of four wine aficionados 166 Rising Spots A new terroir that brings change to the wine map 168 City Dive Iconic wine bars and shops in cities 172 References A list of titles and videos recommended by F’s interviewees 174 Outro 179 Index