In the Jan. 31 - Feb. 29, 2004 Issue

Smart Buys

Syrah's Rising Tide - 2001 is another great vintage for the Rhône grape, while whites and reds improve too

Forging Ahead in Paso Robles - Justin Smith and Matt Trevisan part ways but are still at the forefront

Rhône by the Bay - Winemaker Jeff Cohn captures the reds and whites of Côtes du Rhône in California

A Sleeping Giant Awakes - Argentina is finally delivering world-class reds from Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon

The Right Wines With Raw Food - Roxanne Klein and Charlie Trotter explore a culinary frontier

New York's New Wave - Restaurant openings continue unabated in every neighborhood

Mr. Mayor - San Francisco's No. 1 wine-lover takes the keys to City Hall

Beyond Osso Buco - Shanks appear in a variety of preparations and cuisines

Red Wine and Platinum Records - Rock singer Maynard James Keenan fills his cellar with great wines

Editors' Picks: Smart Buys - An insider's guide to uncovering terrific wines at reasonable prices all around the globe

Copia Goes in for a Tune-Up - With attendance lower than expected, Napa's center for wine, food and the arts is making changes

The 2003 Vintage Roundup - Snapshot of expected quality in key wine regions

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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