Michael Mina
Michael Mina's food is categorized as modern American cuisine, but he elevates the genre by juxtaposing unexpected but relatively simple elements. He's not afraid to introduce flavors of different cuisines on the same plate.
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Rhône Valley wines: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Rhône Valley wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
California Merlot wines: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all California Merlot wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
Cover Story
Good Things Come in Trios - Drawn to the culinary world as a teenager, and happiest when he sees people enjoying his food, chef Michael Mina has built success on creative menus, fine wine and savvy partners
The Man in Mina’s Cellar - Wine director Rajat Parr’s distinctive lists reflect the unique personalities of the Mina Group’s 15 restaurants
Features
The Rhône Rises Again - The 2007 vintage propels the south to greatness, while the north continues its run of success
WineSpectator.com: More than 1000 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all the wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.
Merlot’s Mixed Message - Though quality is high overall, middle-range values are scarce among the 2005 and 2006 releases from California
WineSpectator.com: More than 165 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list is available. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all the wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.
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This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken
The Buying Guide
The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.
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UNVEILING THE TOP 100 OF 2009
Every year Wine Spectator editors select the 100 most exciting wines they've tasted, based on quality, value, availability and excitement. The complete package will be available exclusively in our Dec. 31, 2009, issue. Starting in mid-November, we unveil our picks online at WineSpectator.com.
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THANKSGIVING Find some new red and white wine recipes for the classic meal, accompanied by tips on how to fine-tune the dish to best match the wines you've chosen. Plus, get a list of recommended wines for the holidays.
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU On Nov. 19, check out our annual tasting of these fresh, fruity and inexpensive reds. Find out which wines from the 2009 vintage are worth picking up by the case.
NEW ON WINE SPECTATOR VIDEO Tune in each week for a new video. Don't miss this recent addition:
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VALUE WINES, EASY FINDS Browse our exclusive lists of the world's top value wines, top value producers and well-rated, easy-to-find wines made in large quantities. Pick your favorites and add them to your Personal Wine List to create a shopping list, or track your purchases.
2009 HARVEST BLOGS Winemakers from Bordeaux, California and Italy have been sharing their thoughts and experiences during crush. Find out the expected quality for the top varieties in key regions.
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