In the Aug. 31, 2001 Issue

2001 Grand Awards

The Wine Library - The scoop on the latest books

Valley of the Doldrums - Rainy harvest tested winemakers in Loire's diverse regions

An Expanding Universe of Great Wine Lists - DESPITE TALK OF AN ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN, RESTAURANTS CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN THEIR WINE PROGRAMS

Napa Valley Parties On -- Never Mind the Market - Despite soft economy, annual charity wine auction rakes in $7.6 million, its second-highest total ever

First Growths Set New Price Records for Young Bordeaux - U.S. consumers can expect to pay more than $300 a bottle for top 2000 wines

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

The Wine of the Year has been unveiled! See details on the 10 most exciting wines of the year, plus the full Top 100 PDF.

WineSpectator.com members: Get the full Top 100 with tasting notes. Plus, add the wines to your PWL.

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