In the Oct. 15, 2004 Issue

Wine & Health

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

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

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.

The Wine of the Year has been unveiled! See details on the 10 most exciting wines of the year, plus the full Top 100 PDF.

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