June 1998



In This Issue:

Beyond the Boutique
>Napa's new wave of limited-production wineries is more than just a collection of the idle rich. Rod Smith reports on the quest for excellence among today's cabernet artisans.


Bourbon, Blue Grass & Butterbean Soup
>David Lynch offers a whiskey-lover's guide to touring in Kentucky's Bourbon Country.


 

Miles of Aisles
>What wines do people have in mind when they're shopping for values? Tara Q. Thomas goes on location at Sam's Wines & Spirits in Chicago to spy on the habits of bargain-hunters.


Great Finds: Merlot
> Super-sexy Tuscan merlot by Tom Maresca The discreet charms of Chilean merlot by Joshua Greene.


Great Finds: Value
> Bordeaux bargains by Clive Coates MW Affordable American pinot noir by Emmanuel Kemiji MS.

Top 20 Value Brands of the Year
> W&S critics Joshua Greene and Burke Owens profile the most consistent performers at $8 and under.


 

PLUS:

  • June Tasting Stats
  • Value Varietals & Regional Blends $8 and under
  • Burke Owens: American New Releases
  • Joshua Greene: Imported New Releases