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Cover Story
The Passing of a Wine Legend Robert Mondavi was one of the most influential and admired winemakers in California history
- WineSpectator.com Bonus Videos: Our tribute video includes a 1999 interview in which Mondavi explains his philosophy and recounts his first trip to Europe, plus rare photos that trace his life in wine.
- WineSpectator.com: To read more about Robert Mondavi or to share your thoughts about his contributions to the world of wine, please visit the collection of articles and blogs included as links in our online tribute.
Features
Tasting Reports
User’s Guide to California Chardonnay The evolution of styles continues as winemakers explore this versatile grape
- WineSpectator.com Bonus Videos: Delve into California's range of Chardonnay styles with the man who tastes them all. James Laube discusses two wines that are stylistic opposites—one aged in oak and the other "naked."
- WineSpectator.com: An alphabetical chart of all wines tasted for this report is available.
Mixed Reviews for 2006 Chardonnay Despite challenging conditions, the vintage still offers plenty of flavorful wines
Washington Goes From Strength to Strength The state’s red wines motor on, as new appellations make an impact on the wine scene
- WineSpectator.com Bonus Videos: Learn more about Washington's bright, refreshing Chardonnays as Harvey Steiman tastes a pair from the 2006 vintage, the Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills and Three Rivers Columbia Valley.
- WineSpectator.com: An alphabetical chart of all wines tasted for this report is available.
Menu
Wine Country Picnic Great summer dishes that are easy to prepare, pack and present away from home
Dining
Palazzo’s Big Guns Superstar chefs open four new Las Vegas restaurants under one roof
- WineSpectator.com: Get information on nearly 4,000 restaurants with award-winning wine lists. Our complete Dining Guide is online in our redesigned Restaurant Search database—now with photos and member ratings.
Wine
Wine Spectator’s 2008 Grand Tour Tastings in the Big Apple and Sin City feature more than 200 wineries
Departments
This Issue
This Issue Marvin R. Shanken
Upfront
United States threatens to block Brunello imports; women wine drinkers less likely to suffer dementia; Australia grapples with a calamitous year; 2008 Southern Hemisphere Harvest; GrapeVine
- WineSpectator.com Keep up with breaking news as well as the people, places and happenings that wine lovers are talking about.
Tastes
Daniel Boulud’s take on pork; Beijing hot spots; rye whiskey; chocolate and peanut butter
- WineSpectator.com: Members can use our Recipe Search to find a variety of other meal ideas.
Savvy Shopper
The Savvy Shopper California Chardonnay, Washington, the Languedoc and more
Columns
James Laube A visionary and mentor
- WineSpectator.com: In recent blog posts, James Laube discusses why some wines aren't reviewed, confesses that he doesn't wait to open his wine purchases and responds to readers who think he only likes overblown or very tannic wines.
Matt Kramer What made Mondavi different
James Suckling A toast to Bob
Harvey Steiman Doing the twist, Australia style
Letters
Collecting
Fake Burgundies are pulled from auction sale; some younger Champagnes are being sold at good prices; High Museum auction brings in more than $1.5 million; Houston Rodeo auction ropes in big bids
- WineSpectator.com: Manage your cellar: Our improved Personal Wine List allows members to organize the bottles in their collection in a personal database. The new My Cellar companion tool tracks the value of your individual collectibles and of your cellar's total worth.
Wine Talk
Wine Talk PlumpJack’s Gillian Ballance
The Buying Guide
View a list of all tasting notes from this issue. Or for more than 206,000 tasting notes, use WineSpectator.com's Wine Ratings Search, where you can sort by region, variety, vintage, price, score and tasting date.
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ADVANCE RATINGS: Get the scoop on the hottest collectibles and best values from our editors' latest tastings.
WINE COUNTRY TRAVEL TIPS: Planning a summer trip to your favorite wine region? Use our handy Hotel Search and Winery Search tools—now with reviews, photos and maps—to find the best accommodations and nearby wineries. RECIPE SEARCH: Find hundreds of delicious recipes—searchable by ingredient, food type or matching wine type—plus complete menus and wine-pairing advice. |
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2008 VIDEO CONTEST: Creative with a video camera? Submit your wine videos to Wine Spectator's second annual video contest and you could win great prizes. We are looking for short, original videos that are educational and entertaining. Our editors will select the best entries, and the finalists will be posted on WineSpectator.com, where viewers will vote to choose the winner. The deadline for entering is Aug. 18, 2008. Here are the complete rules and technical information, and last year's finalists. VIDEOS: We now have hundreds of videos on our Web site:
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HARVEST REPORT Get an early look at the 2008 vintage in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America. |
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