In the Sept. 15, 1997 Issue

California Merlot

Features

Aw Shucks

For the End of Summer

Better than Expected

California Merlot Arrives

Culturally Inclined

Well Suited

News

Spanish Conquest

Codorníu Pops the Corks for Lavish Cava Birthday

Huge Aussie Winery's California Future

An Italian Vintner's Dramatic Labels Are Symbols of his Wines

Napa Valley Native Cheryl Emmolo Fulfills a Lifelong Ambition

Kendall-Jackson Plans to Build Three New California Wineries

Gerard Jaboulet, Prominent Rhone Vintner, Dies at 55

Pavie-Decesse, St.-Emilion Estate, Sold to Monbousquet Owner

Grapevine

Columns

Now Is the Time to Buy Merlot

A Month in the Wine Country

Last Call

Rock, Paper, Scissors -- Style Clobbers Character

Auctions

An Exciting Fall Season Awaits Auctiongoers, as Consignments Galore Go on the Block

Jackson Hole Wine Auction Raises $343,970 Its Second Time Around

Other

Marryin' Merlot - It may be the trendy wine to serve, but pairing Merlot with food takes cunning cooking

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.