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In This Issue:
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Portugal Day
>For a taste
of authentic Portuguese food, wine and culture, there are plenty
of Portuguese enclaves here in the US. In honor of Portugal's national
holiday this June 10, Joshua Greene and Tara Q. Thomas lead a gastronomic
tour of Newark, NJ's Little Lisbon.
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Letter from Bordeaux
>Fiona Morrison
MW reports from Pomerol on the latest maneuverings in the Bordeaux
trade, as chateaux prepare for the en primeur offering of their
'99s.
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Value Brands of the Year
>Looking for the
most reliable wine buys under $10? Taylor Antrim and Tara Q. Thomas
profile W&S's top-performing value brands, both American and imported.
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Northwest Connection
>What are the
essential foods for Washington State merlot? Bill St. John consults
author and chef Greg Atkinson and wine guru Rob Bigelow of Seattle's
Canlis.
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Two Views of Napa
>Bob Steinhauer
grows grapes for the giant Beringer Winery, while David Abreu works
with tiny cult operations. Each shares his personal philosophy with
Rod Smith.
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Total Tequila
>David
Lynch ventures to Jalisco, Mexico for an up-close look at the
plants, places and people shaping the inimitable personality of
Tequila.
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PLUS:
- June Tasting Stats
- Top 10 Merlots
- Value Varietals & Regional Blends
- American Merlot
- American New Releases
- Imported New Releases
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