2009 Bordeaux
The 2009 Bordeaux vintage may be the best vintage in years.
FREE Wine Charts:
Bordeaux: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Bordeaux wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
California Zinfandel: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all California Zinfandel wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
Cover Story
Bordeaux Brings It On - The 2009 vintage for reds ranks with the best of the decade, with high quality flowing from all districts. Sauternes also score well
Features
California Zinfandel - Whether you like your Zin ripe and full-bore or sleek and elegant, the outstanding 2007 vintage delivers the goods
Savoring the Past in Paris - Three classic restaurants that stand the test of time
WineSpectator.com: For more than 3,800 dining destinations with Wine Spectator award-winning wine lists, use our free Restaurant Search.
Sea Change - The differences, and costs, of wild-caught versus farm-raised seafood
Carlisle’s Man - Meet Mike Officer, who makes some of California’s best Zinfandels and Syrahs
Grapevine
Bordeaux Vineyard Prices Diverge - Recent study illustrates great divide between region's haves and have-nots
WineSpectator.com: Keep up with breaking news as well as the people, places and happenings that wine lovers are talking about.
Savvy Shopper - Reds from Australia and Spain, and plenty of rosés
Departments
This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken
James Laube - Truth in labeling, continued
WineSpectator.com: In his blog, James Laube shares updates from his latest tastings and visits with winemakers, and he discusses hot-button issues in the wine industry. Join the conversation with other members.
The Buying Guide
The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.
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2010 VIDEO CONTEST Creative with a video camera? Submit your wine videos to Wine Spectator's fourth annual video contest and you could win great prizes! We are looking for short, original videos that are educational and entertaining. Our editors will select the best entries, and finalists will be posted on WineSpectator.com, where viewers will vote to choose the winner. The deadline for entering is Aug. 31. Find details and inspiration-including rules and the efforts of previous finalists.
NEW ON WINE SPECTATOR VIDEO Tune in each week for a new video. Don't miss these recent additions:
- Meet Manfred Krankl: Join Sine Qua Non's owner and winemaker-known for his collectible, quirky California Syrahs-in the Eleven Confessions Vineyard, where he reveals why Grenache is the red grape closest to his heart. Also in this series, learn how he's been beguiled by a Rhône white, and what he thinks about in his barrel room.
- Video Worksheets: Get more out of each video by completing our new worksheets that highlight key facts.
FATHER'S DAY Treat dad to a special summer meal: a clambake! We've got recipes, plus a diverse list of wines to match.
MAPS OF MAJOR WINE REGIONS Look at almost any wine's label and you'll find an indication of its origin. That's because wines are shaped by the places they come from. Our new online collection of Wine Spectator illustrated maps covers the whole world of wine. Let them be your guide to a deeper understanding of the wines you enjoy.
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