In the Jan. 31 - Feb. 28, 2002 Issue

Annual Editor's Picks

Singular Chocolate - New unblended varieties taste strongly of their terrior

Battlegrounds Become Vineyards - In Lebanon, courageous winemakers are reviving an ancient tradition

"Dining In" in New York - In search of a chic and cutting-edge restaurant experience? Try a Manhattan hotel

Classic Collectibles - The decade of the 1990s produced great reds around the world

The Right Stuff - Bordeaux's Right Bank appellations of St.-Emilion and Pomerol star in the 1990s

A Question of Balance - The best Burgundies aren't always from the top vintages

Ruling the Roost - Cabernet Sauvignon is king in California

A Golden Decade - Piedmont and Tuscany lead the way as Italian reds come of age

Black Gold Rush - Fortune seekers and wine pioneers stake their claim in Spain's emerging Ribera del Duero region

Spanish Steps - Honoring tradition yet daring innovation, Spain's winemakers are progressing with confidence and skill

R. López de Heredia - Rijoa's glorious anachronism

Shiraz Stands Out - Australia's big red tops the charts in quality and price

Adventurous Alternatives - Pinot Noir and Syrah prove there is life after Cabernet

Two Regions, Two Worlds - The wine path forks in the Pacific Northwest

Breaking the Mold - Emerging regions set the pace in Spain

Quality High, Prices Low - Vintage Port from the 1990s is a buyers' market

Ports of Call - Price disparity offers significant value overseas

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