In This Issue:

• Carmenère Rediscovered

The lost key to Bordeaux's great 19th century wines has been found in Chile, where viticulturists are unlocking the potential of carmenère, a classic variety now virtually extinct in the Médoc. Joshua Greene reports on the best wines made from carmenère and merlot.

• Flavors of Thailand

Thai restaurants proliferate in North America, but a true taste of Thailand is difficult to recreate. Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid consider what is authentic, and investigate the latest trend in sophisticated Bangkok restaurants: red wine.

• Exporting Expertise

Australians plan to lead the global wine market in the 21st century, not only with wine, but with wine-growing consultants who sell their expertise throughout the New World and the Old. Report by Rod Smith.

• Letter from Languedoc

One of France's oldest wine regions has been revitalized by varietal wines and top-quality small estates. Dakkan Abbe writes from a recent tour of southwest France. Doris Tobias contributes a winter meal to accompany Languedoc wines.