December 1997



In This Issue:

Fifty Wines for Holiday Gift Giving
>What to give to friends, family, clients, the boss... W&S critics Robert Finigan and Joshua Greene recommend fifty great choices, each with a story to tell on the gift card.


Water, Weather & Wood
>Michael Jackson considers the influence of three essential elements on the flavor of single malt Scotch. A W&S panel deconstructs these elements in a companion tasting.


 

Cooking for the Cru
>Chef Roberto Donna of Washington, DC's Ristorante Galileo creates an authentic Piedmontese feast to showcase the great cru wines of Italyıs Piedmont. Tom Maresca reports under a shower of white truffles.


The Changing Face of Burgundy
>The new generation in the Côte d'Or has started a revolution in the vineyards and cellars. By Clive Coates MW.


Champagne Dosage‹How Sweet It Is
>The final step in the méthode Champenoise, dosage is the invisible element of house style. By Rod Smith.


PLUS:

  • December Tasting Stats
  • Best Values Under $10
  • Champagne Buyers Guide
  • Bordeaux 1994
  • American New Releases
  • Imported New Releases