In the May 31, 2007 Issue:




Previous issue: May 15, 2007

 

Rosé Renaissance   Rosé’s quality is on the rise, and whether sparkling or still, this fresh, fruity wine is the perfect summertime drink. We present an in-depth look at pink wines

Rosés by Region   Profiles of six producers located in different corners of the world

Recommended Sparkling and Still Rosés

A Menu to Match   Food-friendly and fun, rosé makes a great partner for a variety of dishes

Features

Tasting Reports

2004 Red Burgundy Despite a problematic growing season, the vintage offers many fresh-tasting Pinot Noirs that feature subtlety and charm

2005 Burgundy   A preview of the vintage reveals high quality whites and possibly the best Pinot Noirs in a generation

  • Wine Spectator Online  Read senior editor Bruce Sanderson's blogs about his most recent trip to Burgundy, where he visited the vineyards and cellars of Domaine Leroy and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, among others.

Top Producers   A look at some of the people and places involved in the making of this fine wine

Gifts

Congratulations, Graduate   Give gifts that will start a budding enophile down the path to becoming a full-fledged wine lover

Travel

Bienvenidos a Buenos Aires   Delicious beef from the Pampas and hearty Malbecs from Mendoza help fuel the Argentine capital’s distinctive culture and cuisine

  • Wine Spectator Online  For information on other great wining and dining destinations around the world, visit our Dining & Travel section. Use the Hotels Search to find great hotels and the Restaurant Search to locate Wine Spectator award-winners.

Departments

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Upfront

  

Suspect charged in wine warehouse fire; Wolfgang Puck stops serving foie gras; alcohol may deter arthritis; Phylloxera found in Martinborough Vineyard; rare LLC trustee ordered to pay for futures sales gone wrong; and the GrapeVine

  • Wine Spectator Online  Keep up with breaking news as well as the people, places and happenings that wine lovers are talking about.

Tastes

  

Avocados; an insider’s guidebook to Paris restaurants; organic chocolate; Las Vegas Hot Spot: Stripsteak; under pressure

  • Wine Spectator Online  Learn more about avocados and other types of produce from our online Encyclopedia of Food.

Columns

James Laube   A Mondavi exposé

Matt Kramer   Small beginnings

Collecting

  Beijing lawyer Handel Lee pursues his passion for wine in China; the South Beach Wine & Food Festival pairs tasting and fun

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Wine Talk

Wine Talk   Corrections officer and wine lover Jonathan Grossweiler

The Buying Guide

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2006 CALIFORNIA CABERNET Coming Soon:  Senior editor James Laube previews the upcoming vintage, with a list of top-scoring wines from barrel.

2006 BORDEAUX  Before you buy futures, read senior editor James Suckling's analysis and tasting notes from his barrel tastings of the latest vintage. Also, guest blogger Jean-Guillaume Prats of Château Cos-d'Estournel shares his insights during the crucial en primeur weeks in Bordeaux.

TASTING HIGHLIGHTS  Get a jump on the most exciting new wine releases with sneak peeks from our editors' latest tastings.


BURGUNDY VIDEOS  Learn to decode Burgundy labels; we explain the terms and appellations on the bottle to help you find top-quality wines. Plus, meet Erwan Faiveley, who is now running Domaine Faiveley.

VIDEO CONTEST  Win prizes by submitting your amateur wine videos to our first video contest and you may win a prize! Our editors will select the best videos, which will be shown on Wine Spectator Online. See complete rules and technical details.

MOTHER'S DAY Coming Soon:  Show mom how much you care—find great recipes and wine matches for that special dinner you're preparing, or search for a wine-friendly restaurant in your neighborhood and treat her to a meal.

MEMORIAL DAY Coming Soon:  Start your summer off right with wine recommendations and menus that are perfect for the outdoors.

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