In the Sept. 30, 2006 Issue

The World of Food

Features

Most Valuable Cellar - Mets pitcher Steve Trachsel conducts wine tastings at 30,000 feet

Big Bottles Fetch Big Prices - Large-format bottles are selling at auction for very large sums

    Tasting Reports

    Thick or Thin - The 2003 and 2004 vintages present a stark choice for lovers of white Burgundy

    Food & Drink

Departments

    Upfront

    Tastes

    Columns

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

LABOR DAY  It's the last long weekend of summer, time to say farewell to the season in style. Let us do all the work for you with our tips on how to plan a delicious outdoor meal and the wines to serve with it.

2006 HARVEST  As crush gets underway in the Northern Hemisphere, find out how the vintage is doing in the top wine regions of Europe and the United States. Visit our site to get updates on the latest news from the vineyards.

WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL  Fall is a great time to head for the vineyards and see some of the harvest action. Whether you're planning a weekend trip or a whole week of tasting and touring, our new travel section provides an in-depth guide to the most popular U.S. wine destinations. Find recommendations on where to eat, where to stay and which wineries and attractions to visit.

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BONUS VIDEOS  Wine Spectator Online's bonus videos add extra dimension to articles in the magazine's latest issues. This month, we present tips on food and wine matching, and we host a tasting of white Burgundy. You can also subscribe to our weekly Podcast on iTunes.
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