In the May 15, 1996 Issue

1994 and 1995 Bordeaux

Features

Bordeaux Is Back: A potentially outstanding 1995 vintage heats up sales of futures; our comprehensive tasting report includes a second look at overrated 1994

Journey To Excellence: How Sandra and Bill MacIver of Sonoma's Matanzas Creek Winery survived a long road strewn with emotional, financial and viticultural potholes

California's 'Other' Coast : The ruggedly beautiful South Central Coast region is an adventure for wine drinkers and tourists alike

A Visitor's Guide: Where to tour, taste, dine and stay in California's South Central Coast

A Love of Music and Wine: Toshiko Akiyoshi is the only Japanese woman ever to lead a successful jazz band in this country

Château Palmer: Ahead Of Its Class

News

Boom Time for California Vintners Means Higher Prices and Grape Shortages

Sonoma's B.R. Cohn to Make Special Selection Cabernet

Kendall-Jackson Sues Gallo Over Turning Leaf Label

Vintners Boycott Kentucky

Seagram Makes New Monterey County Wine

Chateau Ste. Michelle Launches Artist Label Series

Grapevine

Columns

Right Down the Middle

Wine World's New Treasure

Where Sangiovese Feels At Home

Auctions

The ABCs of Storage: Don't get spoiled--follow these basic rules to protect your wine

Atlanta Auction Raises $254,000

Case of Latour '61 Sets All-Time High: Sherry-Lehmann with Sotheby's Highlights

Latest Auction Results: Butterfield & Butterfield

Other

Come to The Islands - Open your eyes to Hawaiian regional cooking. Yes, it works with wine

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.