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Thank you for your interest in Wine Spectator magazine.

Published 15 times per year, Wine Spectator offers an exciting, insider’s view of the good life, including fine dining, wine, travel and entertainment. With 2.6+ million readers (MRI), Wine Spectator reaches business leaders, trendsetters, epicureans and connoisseurs. Our readership also comprises the multibillion-dollar wine and spirits industry.

Wine Spectator ranked No. 1 among consumer and business publications for the second year in a row accord-ing to Luxury Institute’s 2007 survey. Wine Spectator finished first among 34 consumer publications, includ-ing the likes of Vanity Fair, Town and Country and Robb Report. The magazine ranked first overall among consumer publications by “executing the fundamentals of subject matter expertise, content relevance and helpfulness, appropriateness of advertising, and superior production quality extraordinarily well,” according to the Luxury Institute. www.luxuryinstitute.com

Consumer readers who participated in the recent Luxury Brand Status Index Survey* had this to say about Wine Spectator:

“It is the industry benchmark.”

“I consider it the foremost guide to its subject matter.”

“Comprehensive research and findings not found anywhere else.”

“ … fantastic recipes, articles and photography … ”

“ … great recommendations for wines at all price levels, and great travel recommendations too … ”

“Sets the standard worldwide.”

Readership Loyalty (Subscriber Study):➣ 82% of all subscribers read the last 4 issues, spending at least 1 hour on each

➣ 89% save back issues

➣ 93% indicated they would definitely renew

Our readers are influencers and brand ambassadors not only for wine, but for the luxury products they enjoy and consume. To put it simply, those who enjoy wine and spirits, food, travel and the good life read Wine Spectator.

The Wine Spectator team looks forward to working with you on a cross platform plan, both in print and on WineSpectator.com. To talk with us and execute your strategic marketing plan, please call 212-684-4224. Best regards,

Miriam Morgenstern / [email protected] Vice President, Associate PublisherTel: 212-684-4224

* The Luxury survey, conducted online, consists of a national sample of wealthy American consumers with an average income of $293,000 and an average net worth of $2.9 million.

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profile of our readersMendelsohn Affluent Study 2010 HHI $100,000+

Total Audience: 756,000

gender / Marital StatuS Male 51%

Female 49%

Married 85%

age 21+ 100%

25–54 62%

35–64 81%

Median Age 51

HH & aSSet ValueS Median HHI $167,262

HHI $100,000+ 100%

HHI $150,000+ 58%

Median HH Total Net Worth $870,465

Median: Value of Financial Accounts Plus Real Estate

$1,170,300

education & occupation Any Top Management/Chief Officer Title 27%

College Degree+ 69%

digital Computers/Mobiles Owned In Home 99%

Any Smart Phone/Other Mobile 92%

property & real eState Own Home 94%

Own 2+ Homes 36%

Value of Principal Residence $250,000+ 75%

Value of Principal Residence $500,000+ 41%

paSSionS, HobbieS & intereStS Own a Valid Passport 82%

Average Vacations per Year 5

Average Business Trips per Year 12

Flies First Class or Business Class 33%

Travel Outside the U.S. in Past 3 Years 70%

$5,000+ on Leisure, Entertainment, and Dining 43%

Purchased Wine by the Case 55%

Have Wine Cellar / Refrigerator 57%

Willing to Spend More on Gourmet Food 62%

Entertains At Home 1+ Times Per Month 59%

Spent $3K+ on Apparel in the Past Year 68%

Attends Live Theater 62%

Visits Museums 67%

Attends Art Auctions / Gallery Exhibits 50%

Attends Wine/Food Tastings/Festivals 77%

Always Looking to Try New Restaurants 77%

Owns / Leases 2+ Vehicles 83%

Mendelsohn Affluent Study 2010, Heads of Household, $100,000+


MRI Fall 2010 SurveyHHI $100,000+

All numbers HHI $100,000+ except total audience and RPC (no income)

Total Audience 2,989,000

Readers Per Copy 8.17


Female 41%

Married 68%

age 21+ 100%

25-54 63%

35-64 77%

Median Age 50

HouSeHold incoMe Median HHI $146,310

HHI $150,000+ 46%

ProPerty & real eStateOwns Home 84%

Own Home $200,000+ 73%

education & occuPationAttended College+ 90%

College Degree+ 63%

General Management/Professional/ Financial/Eng

40%

C-Suite/Top Mgmt/President/CEO/CFO 35%


MRI Fall 2010 SurveyHHI $150,000+

All numbers HHI $150,000+ except total audience and RPC (no income)

Total Audience 2,989,000

Readers Per Copy 8.17


Female 42%

Married 73%

age 21+ 100%

25-54 58%

35-64 77%

Median Age 50

HouSeHold incoMe Median HHI $217,547

HHI $150,000+ 100%

HHI $200,000+ 57%

ProPerty & real eStateOwns Home 91%

Own Home $200,000+ 89%

Own Home $400,000+ 66%

education & occuPationAttended College+ 96%

College Degree+ 95%

General Management/Professional/ Financial/Eng

49%

C-Suite/Top Mgmt/President/CEO/CFO 44%


Wine Spectator readers drink Spirits!

Did you know that Wine Spectator readers rank #1 for drinks consumed in the Top 10 Spirit categories?

Yes they do! In fact, 92% of Wine Spectator readers drink beverage alcohol and 76% drink Distilled Spirits!

Source: MRI Spring 09 $100K+ 25–54, drinks past 6 monthsNote: Index of 100 =Average

Index

1. Irish Whiskey 276

2. Cognac 251

3. Scotch Whisky 228

4. Bourbon Whiskey 221

5. Canadian Whisky 186

6. Vodka 185

7. Gin 183

8. Cordials & Liqueurs 178

9. Rum 150

10. Tequila 141

Competitive set of magazines

Architectural Digest

Bon Appetit

Conde Nast Traveler

Food & Wine

Forbes

NYT Sunday

Town & Country

Travel & Leisure

Smithsonian

Vanity Fair

Wall Street Journal


Attitudes/Behaviors

Index

Entertained at home 21+ times 189 during the average month

Gourmet cooking 36 times or more 306 in the past year

Spent $10,000-$75,000 on leisure, 302 dining and entertainment

Enjoys trying new restaurants 217

Comp

I buy brands that reflect my style 84%

I buy based on quality, not price 75%

People often come to me for advice before 53% making a purchase

When I find a brand, I like to stick to it 89%

If a product is made by a company I trust, 79% I’ll buy it even if it is slightly more expensive

Profile of our readers

M/F ratio 52% men, 48% women

HHI $162,200

Own Home 97%

Own a valid passport 82%

Average vacations per year 6.6

Average business trips per year 11

Flies first or business class 33%

Purchased wine by the case 63%

Willing to spend more on gourmet food 60%

Entertains at home 56%

Attends live theater 64%

Visits museums 65%

Attends Art auctions/gallery exhibits 46%

Member of a private club 54%

Owns/leases 2+ vehicles 85%

Owns/leases imported vehicles 78%

Any Chief Officer title 30%

Owner/partner 30%

Managerial/professional 56%

Source: MMR 2009, $100K+

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HHI $100K travel� Index

Valid�Passport� 81%� 131

Median�travel�round-trips� 6.7

Luxury�Boutique�hotels� 163Five�Star�accommodations� 160

11+�nights�in�a�hotel� 13120+�nights�in�a�hotel� 22530+�nights�in�a�hotel� 251

20+�nights�in�a�hotel�for��business�reasons�

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First�or�Business�class� 203First�class� 191Use�of�charter�service� 203Travel�on�private�air� 253Jet�Card� 755

4�cruises�past�3�years� 215

$10,000+�spent�on�travel� 244$25,000+�spent�on�travel� 398$50,000+�spent�on�travel� 552

20+�round-trips� 12450+�round-trips� 170

11+�business�round�trips� 30820+�business�round�trips� 378

20+�commercial�airline�trips� 38230+�commercial�airline�trips� 413

domestic� Index

30+�domestic�trips� 20850+�domestic�trips� 263

20+�domestic�commercial�airline�trips� 40630+�domestic�commercial�airline�trips� 36650+�domestic�commercial�airline�trips� 444�20+�business�domestic�round�trips� 38730+�business�domestic�round�trips� 34650+�business�domestic�round�trips� 261 Mendelsohn�Affluent�Study�2010,�all�numbers�age�25–54,�HHI�$100K+�

destinations� Index

California� 187Los�Angeles� 196San�Francisco� 213Palm�Springs� 264Nevada� 166Colorado� 168Vail� 224Aspen� 246Alaska� 247Florida� 120Miami/Miami�Beach� 153Palm�Beach� 223Hawaii� 212New�England� 148Boston� 182New�York�City� 156Hamptons� 203Washington,�D.C.� 158

Australia� 469Canada� 159Mexico� 166Caribbean� 135South�America� 253Europe� 233Pacific�Rim� 334Asia� 170Japan�� 246China/Hong�Kong� 146India� 200

20+�domestic�nights�in�hotel� 22830+�domestic�nights�in�hotel� 23850+�domestic�nights�in�hotel� 338

Foreign� Index

20+�foreign�trips� 46330+�foreign�trips� 76050+�foreign�trips� 757

20+�foreign�business�trips� 13830+�foreign�business�trips� 20050+�foreign�business�trips� 757

20+�foreign�travel�for�business��reasons�in�the�past�3�years�

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20+�foreign�nights�in�a�hotel�for��business�reasons�

413

30+�foreign�nights�in�a�hotel�for�business�reasons�

419

50+�foreign�nights�in�a�hotel�for�business�reasons�

236��

11+�foreign�nights�in�hotel� 20320+�foreign�nights�in�hotel� 234

20+�foreign�nights�in�hotel��for�business�

303

30+�foreign�nights�in�hotel��for�business�

272

destinations� Index

California� 145Los�Angeles� 167San�Francisco� 199Colorado� 222Florida� 130Miami/Miami�Beach� 140Hawaii� 127Hamptons� 226Chicago� 196Boston� 212New�York�City� 146Washington,�D.C.� 165Las�Vegas� 142

Australia� 287Canada� 173Mexico� 169Caribbean� 123South�America� 202Europe� 183Pacific�Rim� 222China/Hong�Kong� 136


HHI $200K travel� Index

Valid�Passport� 92%� 115

Median�travel�round-trips� 9.9

Luxury�Boutique�hotels� 113Five�Star�accommodations� 125Rental�Villa� 138

First�or�Business�class� 165First�class� 159Jet�Card� 366Use�of�charter�service� 305Private�air� 218

4�cruises�past�3�years� 169

$10,000+�spent�on�travel� 188$25,000+�spent�on�travel� 284$50,000+�spent�on�travel� 337

20+�round-trips� 25930+�round-trips� 32050+�round-trips� 304

20+�business�round�trips� 29930+�business�round�trips� 35050+�business�round�trips� 282

11+�commercial�airline�trips� 24020+�commercial�airline�trips� 28730+�commercial�airline�trips� 22950+�commercial�airline�trips� 399

11+�nights�in�a�hotel� 12020+�nights�in�a�hotel� 17930+�nights�in�a�hotel� 20950+�nights�in�a�hotel� 243


221


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domestic� Index

20+�domestic�trips� 27730+�domestic�trips� 27250+�domestic�trips� 322

20+�domestic�nights�in�hotel� 19630+�domestic�nights�in�hotel� 20950+�domestic�nights�in�hotel� 300

11+�domestic�commercial��airline�trips�

237


310


229


399

20+�domestic�business�round�trips� 30830+�domestic�business�round�trips� 30750+�domestic�business�round�trips� 247

Foreign� Index

11+�foreign�trips� 41920+�foreign�trips� 60030+�foreign�trips� 79550+�foreign�trips� 1575

20+�foreign�business�trips� 13830+�foreign�business�trips� 99550+�foreign�business�trips� 1575


%Comp� Index

Iprefertobuydesignerorluxurybrands 29% 175■■

Ienjoykeepingupwiththelatest■■

fashionsandtrends34% 156

Beingwelldressedisimportanttome 63% 117■■

Ihaveanexcellentsenseofstyle 48% 149■■

Men’sfashionsaremoreinteresting■■

andexcitingthesedays37% 147

Igetenjoymentfromshopping■■

forclothes43% 111

MyfashionrepresentswhoIam■■

asaperson54% 104

AffluentStyleSetters 42% 122■■

total�apparel�&��accessories�expenditures� � Index

$3,000+ 125

$5,000+ 184

$10,000+ 269

$15,000+ 255

Fine�watch�&�jewelry�purchases� Index

Iorsomeoneelseplanstobuyafinewatch/■■

couturieritems,eveningapparelinthenext12months

209

Iorsomeoneelseplanstobuyafinewatch■■

orpieceofjewelrycosting$2,500+inthenext12months

297

total�watches,�jewelry�&��Fine�writing�expenditures� Index

$5,000+ 190

$10,000+ 303

$15,000+ 303

Fine�watch�&�jewelry�brands�ownership�and�us� Index

Owns/uses2+watches/jewelrybrands 196



skin�care,�cosmetics�&��Fragrances�expenditures� Index

$2,000+ 261

$3,000+ 312

$5,000+ 3332010MMRAges25–54,HHI$100K+,allnumberspast12months

MMR 2010 Fashion


1. Magazinereadershipremainssteadyinanincreasinglycrowdedandnoisymedialandscape.Source: MRI Fall Study 2008, Page 7 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

2. 92%ofU.S.adultsreadmagazines.Experian Simmons, 2009

3. Magazinereaderspayattentiontomagazineads.Theydon’tpaytoavoidtheadvertisingastheydowithothermedia.Source: BIGResearch Simmultaneous Media Usage Study, 2008 Page 30 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

4. Consumersspendmorethan$86millioneachweekonsingle-copymagazines.Nielsen 2006

5. Subscriptionstomagazinesareontherise.2007:322millionpaidsubscriptions.2008:325millionpaidsubscriptions.Source: MPA; A.B.C.. Page 14 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

6. Magazinesubscriptionsincreasedinthefirsthalfof2009.Source: MPA Info Center analysis of ABC First Half 2009 Fas Fax

7. MagazineslovetheInternet.AlmostaquarterofallnewsubscriptionscomefromtheInternet.Source: MPA Internet Subscription Surveys 2009 edition

8. Magazinesbuildbuzz.Theyexcelinreachingpeoplewhoshapeattitudesandbehavior.Source: MRI Omnibus Recontact Study, 2008; Page 73 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

9. Circulationgeneratesmorethan40%ofallmagazinerevenue.Source: PriceWaterhouseCoopers Financial Survey for MPA, 2008, 2007, Page 20 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

10.Thenumberofconsumermagazinewebsitesgrew78%between2005and2009.Source: Mediafinder.com, 2009, Page 9 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

11.Magazinesexcelatlong-formjournalism,superbphotography,eye-catchingdesign.

12.Magazinesdrivewebsearchmorethananyothermedium.MorethandoubleInternetadvertisingandsocialmedia.Source: BIGResearch Simmultaneous Media Usage Study (SIMM13), December 2008, Page 70 of MPA 2009 Magazine Handbook

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a sampling of Wine Spectator’s luxury advertisers

AutomotiveAcura

Aston Martin

BMW

Cadillac

Chrysler 300 C

Honda

Infiniti

Jaguar

Lexus

Lincoln

Nissan

Porsche

Range Rover

Volvo

WAtches/JeWelryBreitling

Carl F. Bucherer

Cartier

Hublot

IWC

Jaeger Lecoultre

London Jewelers

Mont Blanc

Panerai

Piaget

Van Cleef & Arpels

FinAnciAlAletheia

American Express

Barclays iShares

Credit Suisse

Raymond James Financial

Royal Bank of Canada

Visa

Wachovia

spirits360 Vodka

Bailey’s

Balvenie

Belvedere

Bombay Sapphire

Bowmore

Cabo Wabo

Chopin

Ciroc

Cointreau

Crown Royal

Dewars

Don Julio

El Mayor

Glenfiddich

Glenlivet 18 year old

Godiva

Grey Goose

Hendrick’s Gin

Imperia Vodka

Jean-Marc XO

Johnnie Walker Blue

Johnnie Walker Gold

Ketel One

Knobs Creek

Patron

Pearl Vodka

Pravda Vodka

Remy Martin –Louis XII

Sauza

Skyy

Stella Artois

SV Supreme

Tanqueray

Ten Cane Rum

Tommy Bahama Rum

Trump Vodka

electronicsBang & Olufsen

Canon USA

Harman Kardon

Pioneer

resorts/ trAvelBellagio

Borgata

The Breakers

Caesars Palace

Four Seasons

Grenada Tourism

Honda Jet

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

Iberostar

Kahala Hotel & Resort

Kapalua Bay

Lago Mar

Lufthansa

Madrid Tourism Council

MGM City Center

MGM Grand

Monaco Government Tourism

NetJets

Palm Beach County

Preferred Retreats

Private Residence Club

Punta Cana Tortuga Bay Hotel

Rendezvous Bay

Residential Cruise Line

Ritz Carlton

Sea Island

St Regis Bal Harbour

Timbers

Ultimate Resorts

Venetian Hotel & Casino

Villas at Royal Lahaina

Villazzo

W Las Vegas

Windstar Cruises

Wynn

FAshionChanel

Ermenegildo Zegna

Tommy Bahama

epicureAnAmerica’s Beef

Beemster Cheese

Bertolli/Unilever

Brix Chocolate

Buitoni

Cadbury Adams

Cheeses of France

Dove Chocolate

Fiji

General Electric

Ghirardelli

Grana Padano

Hershey’s

Liebherr

Lu Cookies

Milk Marketing Board

Nestle Wafers

Prosciutto di Parma

Riedel Crystal

Triscuit

Sub Zero

Uline

Viking Range

Weber

Whirlpool/KitchenAid


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wine—along with the sales and service skills that distinguish successful professionals. (10 classes, 10 tastings)

• Perfect for pros who need to describe wines on the job, including restaurant, retail, distributor, hotel,

catering, event planning, winery, PR and marketing personnel

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online Course detailsn Courses are always available and ready to start

n Instructors answer students’ question via e-mail or phone

n Step-by-step tastings that you can do as a group (from your wine list)

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n Online quizzes and a final exam

n Certificates for students scoring 80% or better on the final exam

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Lufthansa & Moët Hennessy Event SepteMBeR 2009, WaShington, D.C.

Wine SpectatorWine SpectatorW and ine Spectator and ine Spectator The Park Hyatt hotel hosted a wine tasting led by the Director of Wine education, Seth Box, from Moët Hennessy USA. this

event was for Lufthansa’s most elite fliers. the wines tasted were: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Livio Felluga pinot grigio, newton the puzzle, terrazas de los terrazas de los tandes and Cheval des andes.

Feast with Famous Faces oCtoBeR 2009, neW YoRk CitY

Celebrity chefs created a culinary experience where soap opera stars and new York newscasters mingled all night. the event, highlights of which

made the 11pm news, benefited the Center for hearing and Communication in new York City. Sponsors from Wine Spectator included Wine Spectator included Wine Spectator Stella Artois, Sud de France, Sandeman Port and American Airlines.

& Palm Bay International Event SepteMBeR 2009, BoSton

Wine SpectatorWine SpectatorW and the Liberty ine Spectator and the Liberty ine Spectator hotel created a “one of a kind” food and wine pairing for Wwine pairing for W American Airlines platinum passengers. guests were

treated to wines from Palm Bay International in the presidential Suite, over-looking Boston. the chef created a memorable and outstanding array of dishes to complement Ferrari Brut Sparkling, Santa Rita Medalla Real Sauvignon Blanc, planeta Chardonnay, Salentein Reserve Malbec and Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets.

Sonoma Wine Weekend SepteMBeR 3–6, 2009, SonoMa, CaLiF.

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Wine Spectator hosted the tent and auction, Wine Spectator hosted the tent and auction, Wine Spectator Cigar Aficionado threw a party for all winning bidders. our sponsors included Brix Chocolate, A. Turrent Cigars, Premium Port, Ana Tzarev Gallery, Crushpad and Cardinal Mendoza.

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