In the Oct. 15, 2004 Issue

Wine & Health

Wine and a Healthy Lifestyle - How moderate wine consumption can help us stay healthy and live longer

Peaks and Valleys for California Merlot - 2001 isn't the outstanding vintage many expected, but some exciting wines were made

Washington's Big Mo - Quality gains momentum at wineries big and small

Wine Padre - Sonoma-born Kevin Towers spends his days running the San Diego Padres but always makes a pitch for wine

Honoring Julia Child - She taught the pleasures of cooking, eating and drinking wine

Seattle's Wine Country - A diverse urban setting is home to some of Washington's best wineries

Blowing Smoke - An ancient preservative is still valued for flavor

A New Gastronomic Center - The Ferry Building Marketplace combines produce and dining under one roof

The New Northwest - Seattle cuisine brings European flavors into the fold

Mapping Wine's Benefits - Research shows that moderate wine consumption can have positive effects on many parts of the human body

Wineries Reach Out to Hispanics - U.S. companies ty Spanish-language marketing and special bottlings

Sonoma Showcase Flaunts Region's Wine - The annual three-day charity event raises more than $385,000

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.