In the Sept. 30, 1996 Issue

ABC's of Tasting

Features

The ABC's of Wine Tasting - Skillful tasting unlocks wine's treasures. This step-by-step guide gives you the keys.

Washington's Top Guns

Futures Fever

Sonoma's Celebration

A Fitting Way To End the Harvest

News

Restaurant Alain Ducasse Opens With Fanfare in Paris

Hillary Clinton Tours Beaujolais Estate

The Newest Master of Oregon Pinot Noir

Mendocino's Parducci Winery Sold for $19 Million

With a Bow to Burgundy, Oregon Celebrates Pinot Noir

Bordeaux Winemaker Creates A South African Wine

American Passes Wine's Toughest Test to Gain M.W. Title

Grapevine

Columns

Critics Should Be Critical

In Praise of Higgledy-Piggledy

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.