"Guide to Undestanding Wine"
Special Fall Issue
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Wine Tastings and Comparisons

> Champagne

> Riesling

> Chardonnay

> White Burgundy

> Sauvignon Blanc & Alternatives

> Cabernet Sauvignon

> Merlot

> Bordeaux

> Burgundy

> Pinot Noir

> Shiraz

> Syrah

> Italy

> Portugal

> Spain

> Zinfandel & Alternatives

> Porto

> Dessert

> Portugal

In This Issue:

 

> What Price Wine?
When you pay for that $20 bottle of wine, what exactly are you paying for? Grapes? Barrels? A famous name? Ray Isle investigates the complex reasons why wine costs what it does.


 

> Perspectives on Value
Wine prices may be climbing, but there is still great value to be found. Here are six strategies for making the most of your wine dollar, and tips for searching out the hidden treasures of the world's top wine regions.

Know It When You See It
Finding Value on Restaurant Wine Lists by Patrick Comiskey

Follow the Liter
A Journey into the Mysteries of Affordable Riesling by David Schildknecht

The Rare Find
Value in California Cabernet by Taylor Antrim

Burgundy
Off the Beaten Path by Michael Bonadies

Finding Value in Bordeaux
by Fiona Morrison, MW

Tuscan Tips
Six Ways to Find Values by David Lynch