In the April 30, 2002 Issue

New York

Features

True Colors - In Chile and Argentina, distinctive character is beginning

Sunken Treasures - The world's tastiest scallops are hand-harvested

Modern Science Ancient Wines - Archaeologist Patrick McGovern is searching for the oldest wines in the world—and he's finding them

The Unstoppable Georges Perrier - Philadelphia's leading Frenchman loves the heat too much to ever get out of the kitchen

Austria's Triple Threat - Current releases include muscular dry whites, elegant sweet whites and ripe reds

Germany's Hot streak Ends - Despite the difficult 2000 vintage, a few estates shine

The Young Turks of Paso Robles - A band of uncompromising winemakers is reshaping the region

Classic New York

Classic New York -- Landmarks

Manna From Heaven - Traditional stores satisfy every appetite

Building on the Past - Landmark restaurants nurture strong communities around traditional tables

Classic New York -- Where to Eat

The Complete Package - Where to find great lobbies, grand rooms and stellar service

Classic New York -- Where to stay

Menu

A Taste of Yesterday - Classics from The Four Seasons pair up deliciously with modern wines

People

Catching the Fever - New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza is quickly becoming a knowledgeable collector

News

Michelin Anoints New Three-Stars in France - Guy Savoy earns top honors; Au Crocodile knocked down a rung

Grapevine

Caymus Founder Charlie Wagner Dies

Bordeaux to Reclassify Crus Bourgeois Estates

Researchers Solve Mystery of Zinfandel

Sierra Club Opposes New Beringer Complex

New Wines, New Faces: Burgundy Winery Is Reborn After "Corky Cellar" Disaster

Columns

Zinfandel's Hot Spots

Trust Me, You Can't Go Wrong

Working for Change in Chablis

Long Live Diversity in Italia

We're Winning the War in the Wine Shop

Auctions

Fourth-Quarter 2001 Auction Index Rises 11 Percent - Classics pace end-of-year gain, leaving Wall Street in the dust

Bidding Heats Up Naples Winter Wine Festival

Top Lots Culled at Harvest Auction

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.