In the Oct. 31, 2004 Issue

Wine Collecting

The Grana Clan - Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has some compelling relatives

A Florentine Resistance - Fabio Picchi is reinventing Tuscan cuisine

Chicago's Next Wave - Chefs are meeting the demand for sophisticated food without attitude

Tuscany's Red Treasures - The 2001 vintage puts Sangiovese in the spotlight as vintners squeeze as much quality as possible into the bottle

Monumental Masseto - Ornellaia's perfect Merlot from Bolgheri

Bold Reds from the South of France - Blends based on Syrah or Mourvèdre offer distinctive flavors and plenty of value

The Passion to Buy and Store the Best - How occasional drinkers turn into collectors

$8,000 Prototypes - Four cellars map different collecting strategies

Acquisition Options - When it comes to stocking your cellar, the local wine shop is only the beginning

Maintaining Your Cellar - Your wine collection changes with every bottle bought or consumed

Montelena Battles "Cellar Funk" - TCA taint in prominent Napa winery forces a renovation

Masters of Merlot - Masseto and Pétrus face off in Florence

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

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