August Issue

August Tastings

> Letter from the Editor

> Tasting Introduction

> W&S Year's Best Sauvignon Blanc

> Best Values

> Tasting Stats

> American Sauvignon Blanc

> Greek Wines

> Rias Baixas Albariño

> Alvarinho & Vinho Verde

> American New Releases

> Imported New Releases

 

In This Issue:

> Down by the River
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.