In the June 15, 1996 Issue

Hot New California Wines

Features

Hot New Wines From California: Our guide to dazzling discoveries from fledgling wineries up and down the state

Northeast Italy's Mosaic of Wines: Some good bargains can be found amid the peaks and valleys

Refreshing Wines For a Long, Hot Summer: The wines of the Loire Valley offer a variety offood-friendly styles for the adventurous wine lover

Monumental 1994 Vintage Port: An exclusive barrel tasting finds wines built for the ages

The Mystery of Bottle Variation

News

California Vintners Still Savor Victory 20 Years After Famed Paris Tasting

'95 Barolos, New Blends Shine at VinItaly

Strong Demand Boosts Prices for '95 Bordeaux Futures

California's Jed Steele Decides to Put Down Roots

Laube Wins Beard Award For California Wine Book

Grapevine

Columns

Oregon's Revolutionary New Wines

The Ratings Game

Battle of the Giants

Auctions

Index Rises Again for First Quarter 1996: Select red Burgundies and '89 Bordeaux show unusual popularity

Napa Offers Live Internet Bidding

She Liked Wine, Too

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.