In the July 31, 1996 Issue

California Chardonnay

Features

Italian Stallion

A Dream Vintage

A Forkful Of Fun

The Taste Of Properly Cellared Champagne

News

Restaurants Cited for Distinguished Dining

New Zinfandel's Formula for Success

New Tests Find Evidence of Wine at the Dawn of Civilization

Grapevine

'95 Bordeaux Futures Prices Climb to Record Levels With Unprecedented Demand

Columns

Gone With The Wind?

Where Clos Du Val Went Wrong

Are Big Bottles Better?

Auctions

Butterfield Passes $1 Million Mark in Bay Area

Julia Child Helps Break AIWF Auction Record

Seventh Year is Lucky for California Winemasters

Latest Auction Results

Other

For Your Eyes Only - Tavern on the Green chef Patrick Clark creates a special summer menu

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.