October Issue

October Tastings

> Letter from the Editor

> Tasting Introduction

> Year's Best Syrah & Zinfandel

> Top Values

> Tasting Stats

> American Syrah

> Australian Shiraz

> Zinfandel

> American New Releases

> Imported New Releases

 

In This Issue:

> Rooted in Redvine
The Redwood Valley grows some of the most distinctive zinfandel in California, and Rod Smith finds out why.

> Ascent of Zin
What happens when zinfandel's lush fruit meets age-worthy structure? Patrick J. Comiskey scales the mountains around Napa Valley for a look at high-altitude zin.

> Shiraz Plus
Australian winemakers are discovering that a little white grape can step up the power in some of their best shiraz. Max Allen reports on the newest trend from Down Under.

> Colchagua Syrah
Chile may be best known for its cabernets and carmenères, but that could be changing. Joshua Greene heads down to Colchagua to check out its new developments in syrah.

> Lamb & Syrah
Tara Q. Thomas talks to chefs from three continents to determine what makes lamb a perfect match for syrah, no matter where you are.