Helen Turley
Helen Turley's wines are routinely stunning expressions of rich varietal character. Her work with Peter Michael Chardonnay first established her style and credentials. Yet her biggest initial triumphs came with Napa Valley Cabernet.
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Cover Story
The Perfectionists of Marcassin - Is Helen Turley California’s greatest living winemaker? The inside story of how she and husband John Wetlaufer reached the pinnacle; the magnificent wines she’s vinified; and how her strength of will constitutes a singular and controversial force in the Golden State
Features
Refreshing Rosé - Rising quality, led by bottlings from the south of France, makes these wines fine sippers, as well as good matches for a wide range of foods
WineSpectator.com: BONUS VIDEO: Real Men Drink Rosé—Join James Molesworth and Kim Marcus as they pit two glasses of rosé against each other. In James' corner, there's a pink from the Rhône and Kim's pick is a Provencal beauty. Which wine will prevail? And how are they different?
California Chardonnay Crucible - Challenging conditions in 2008, from a damaging spring frost to summer wildfires, tested winemakers. But the cream rose to the top for a vintage in which wines from Sonoma lead the way
Australia Makes Its Case - Mounting criticism that wines from Down Under are too ripe and homogenous is unfounded, given the diversity and elegance of recent releases
Pretty in Pink - Rosé and recipe matching for casual, fresh-air get-togethers
Grapevine
Harvest Report - Notes from the 2010 growing season in Southern Hemisphere wine regions
The Vodka Dilemma - For a spirit that is essentially colorless, odorless and tasteless, vodka foments enormous passions
Departments
This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken
The Buying Guide
The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.
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JULY FOURTH ENTERTAINING How does top L.A. chef David Myers celebrate Independence Day? Enliven your barbecue with his grilled chicken recipe and our recommended wines to match.
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