In the June 15, 1997 Issue

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The Wine Boom

Features

Bright Whites, Big Reds

1996 Cabernet Preview

Window On Wine Country

California's Sleeping Giant

Mère, Père et Gaffelière

News

Gruaud-Larose Sold for $70 Million

Gamay Beaujolais Faces 10-Year Phaseout in the U.S.

Mystery Surrounds New Zealand Wine

French Winemaker Starts Work in California's Sierra Nevada Foothills

California Vintner Merry Edwards Buys First Vineyard Site

Comedian and Vintner Pat Paulsen Dies

Battle for Control of Château d'Yquem up to French Courts

Columns

Youth Is In, Maturity Out

Put a Cork In It

Auctions

Auction Index Rises 11 Percent

Bullish Prices--and a Few Bargains--at Zachys-Christie's Record-Breaking Sale

Napa Valley Benefit Celebrates International Influences

Davis & Co. \(Chicago\)

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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