October 2002 Issue

October Tasting > October Tasting Stats > Syrah > Top Ten Syrah > Top Ten Zinfandel > Best Values > Syrah > Zinfandel > Priorat > Portugal > American New Releases > Imported New Releases

In This Issue: > Purple into Bleu Port and Stilton may be traditional, but why not check out the new classics? Melissa Clark matches tawny and vintage Ports with top American artisanal cheese.   > Where the Columbia Meets the Rhône Rod Smith heads north to Red Mountain and Walla Walla in Washington, where syrah is breaking new ground. > Heart of Stone The wines from Spain's Priorat are powerful, luscious Ñ and highly sought after. Ray Isle climbs the region's stony vineyards to get the story on the top names.   > The Spice Route Aussie Shiraz isn't all muscle: Max Allen investigates the smart, spicy wines of Victoria. > Woodsmoke Blues Taylor Antrim sits down to Bourbon and southern barbecue, blending traditions out of smoke. With a comprehensive tasting of premium and ultra-premium Bourbons. > Giant With a wine as big as zinfandel, you need food that's Texas-size. Jordan Mackay brings Lone Star barbecue to the zin vineyards of California.