The Wine spectator

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  Año 2000, Vol. 25, Número 12

  • The savy shopper. Powerful reds from california and spain, plus syrah from around the world

    Bruce Sanderson

    págs. 29-30

    

  • Turkey talk. Some food for throught before buying that Thanksgiving bird

    Sam Gugino

    págs. 33-37

    

  • California Cabernet at the pinnacle. After a series of impressive vintage this decade, california raises the bar even higher with the cabernets of'97- the state's greatest vintage yet. Napa valley leads the way

    James Laube

    págs. 46-63

    

  • 1997 and beyond. profiles of seven wineries-veterans and newcomers-whose '97 cabernets shouldn't be missed; keep an eye on them in the future, too.

    James Laube, Daniel Sogg

    págs. 64-80

    

  • Nathan Fay: A lookat the man who planted the first Cabernet vines in what is today the prestigious winergrowing region of Stags Leap

    Daniel Sogg

    págs. 85-93

    

  • Napa's new frontier. In rugged terrain high above the valley floor, Jan Krupp cultivates the region most exciting new grapegrowing venture

    James Laube

    págs. 95-102

    

  • Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards. The winner of wine spectator's distiguished service award has brought both intellect and passion to the california wine scene for more than 30 years

    James Laube

    págs. 106-115

    

  • Vaucluse. The markets and luxurious inns of Provence provide a window to the charms of southern France

    M. Scarbrough, B. Weinstein

    págs. 116-130

    

  • André Porcheret. The veteran Burgundy winemaker bares all in a candid interview

    Per Henrik Mansson

    págs. 134-143

    

  • Jean-Claude Biver. The sweet wines of Château d'Yquem are the passion of this Swiss-watch mogul

    E. Kiersh

    págs. 147-152

    

  • The master of meat. niman Ranch produces what may be the finest beef and pork available

    M. Bittman

    págs. 154-161

    

  • Château De Loei. In the mountains of Thailand, an ambitious Australian takes on a winemaking challenge

    J. Hopkins

    págs. 163-169

    

  • New-wave wine bars. these 10 eclectic venues across the nation will more than quench your thirst

    J. Gaffney

    págs. 170-178

    

  • Rancho Cucamonga. A once-thriving southern california wine region faces a bleak future as suburban sprawl closes in

    J. T. Barret

    págs. 180-192

    

  • Wine artists. Three wine-loving artists share their talents

    N. Sforza

    págs. 195-207

    

  • Collecting. A vertical tasting of the cult Cabernets from Bryant family; tracking 1989 and 1990 red bordeaux's auction performance; fall auction preview

    págs. 209-213

    

  • The buying guide

    págs. 221-258