June 2012


June 2012
100 Top Values of the Year


Editor’s Note
Spring Wine
Editor’s Note
Happenings
Fined & Filtered: Bordeaux 2011, Diamond Jubilee Port, News in Brief
Spirits: Agave Distilled, by Lou Bustamante
Books: Summer Reading
Tastings
Year’s Best
Top 100 ValuesSauvignon Blanc
Southern Italy
Ribera del Duero
Focus On
New Releases
American WinesImported Wines
Editorial Features
Sauvignon from the Heights


The volcanic soils in the mountains of Napa Valley create sauvignon blanc to rival the cabernets that usually get such prime land. Luke Sykora reports on three worth seeking out.
Geology Jazz


Pedro Parra’s journey from jazz saxaphonist to geologist to international terroir consultant. A profile by Patricio Tapia.
Tequila Comes to Dinner


David Rosengarten considers the increasing popularity of Tequila with food—best straight up or in cocktails?
Value Brands of the Year


Great affordable summer drinking from 59 brands worldwide.