In the Sept. 30, 2003 Issue

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France's New Faces

Cover Story

France's New Faces - young leaders take on the problems of Old World winemaking

Jean-Charles Boisset - Transforming his father's firm in Burgundy

Jean-Louis Chave - Building on half-millenium of tradition

Pierre-Yves Colin - An existential change in Burgundy

Isabelle Coustal - A gentle woman takes on tough challenges

Stéphane Derenoncourt - A rebel prevails in Bordeaux

Laurence Faller - Searching for balance in Alsace

Philippe Guigal - A boot camp for leadership

Pierre Perrin - A treasure hunter in the Southern Rhône

Jean-Guillaume Prats - A competitive spirit in St.-Estéphe

Claire Villars - Taking the Bordeaux bull by its horns

Features

White Burgundy's Surprising 2001 Vintage - Ripe and rich Chardonnays dominate the best of the côte d'or

Australia's Reds Roll On - Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet lead the pack

Australian Geography 101

Coming Home to Roost - Chicken aficionados find that the old ways produce the best birds

New Wines New Faces: Shea Vineyard

Global Wine Values for $9 or Less - A roundup of 200 affordable wines from five continents

Europe: A Powerhouse for Firm-Flavored Values

Australia: Fruit-Forward Wines With an Edge

United States: Look to California and the Northwest

The Best of the Rest: South America and South Africa

News

North Carolina to Legalize Direct Shipping of Wine

Grapevine

French Laundry Will Close Temporarily

Chef Michael Mina to Open New San Francisco Restaurant

Greek Study Supports Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet

A $25 Million Winery for 25 Wines - Nickel & Nickel unveils a distinctive Napa home for single-vineyard wines

Columns

Merlot for Your Amusement

Doubleheader

The Next Really Big Red

Auctions

The Liquid Portfolio - It's a matter of how you gauge appreciation

Wyoming Auction Remains Strong

Wine Spectator Auction Index Sheds 6 Points in Second Quarter - First-growth Bordeaux demonstrates strength in an otherwise sluggish period

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.