The Minho divides Portugal's Vinho
Verde from Spain's Rias Baixas.
But whether you call the grape
alvarinho or albariño, it makes superb
white wine. Ray Isle finds out why.
• Coastal Divide
Rod Smith first reported on the far Sonoma coast
in August '99. Now growers on the edge of the
Pacific are fine-tuning their understanding of the region's terroir.
Smith returns to taste the results.
• Shades of Gray
Winemakers as far apart as Oregon and Italy are
working to find out what defines pinot gris -
otherwise known as pinot grigio. Patrick
Comiskey reports on three emerging styles.
• Pairing Pinot Gris
It's the perfect summer wine - whether it's from
Alsace, Italy or the US. Tara Q. Thomas talks to
top chefs from all three regions, and comes back
with recipes to go with your next bottle.