
Writing the year-end Editor's Note always leaves a bittersweet finish. Memories of the outgoing year mingle with hopes and plans for the one to come. 2008 has been an eventful year. Some high notes came early.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands December 1, 2008.
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