In the May 15, 2002 Issue

Italy's Great Vacation Resorts

Italy - The Enchanted Islands

Venice - An Orchestra of Islands

Capri - By Day and by Night

Sardinia - A Rocky Island Becomes a Jet Set Retreat

Australia Wins With Its White Wines - The country better known for big reds makes world-class Chardonnays and dessert wines, too

Raw Deal - If you like sashimi, you may be ready for seviche, carpaccio and steak tartare

Los Angeles Rebound - A diverse crop of new restaurants brings fresh energy to town

Rare Wines, Innovative Chefs, Ultimate Luxury - Truffle lunches, 100-year-old Bordeaux and 10-dish dinners are only part of the annual Masters of Food & Wine

A Turn Toward Refined Elegance - Vintners in South Australia are pioneering a new style of wines

South Africa's Newfound Value - Distinctive wines that offer plenty of flavor despite recent ups and downs

Inside Wine: Filtration - How winemakers produce wines that are clear and microbiologically stable

A Turn Toward Refined Elegance - Vintners in South Australia are pioneering a new style of wines

British Bankers Lose Jobs Over Pétrus Dinner - $62,700 wine tab for rare vintages was just too much

Beauty Comes With Age - Magnificent 1991 California Cabernets stand the test of time

Prices Dip at Sixth Napa Barrel Auction - Bidders don't hesitate to pay well above retail prices

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.