April 2000

Beyond Sauvignon Blanc

Alternative white wine fixes for acid junkies.

By Kelly Magyarics

A Walter Cronkite Tribute

In 1996, WE had the most trusted man in America talk wine.

By Edward Guiliano

St. Louis-Style Butter Cake Recipe

David Rosengarten pays homage to a dessert that predates the Food Police.

By David Rosengarten

Italy Now World's Biggest Wine Producer

Excellent growing conditions and a bumper crop drove production figures up 8 percent over 2007.

By Monica Larner and Jarred Patton

Pesto Three Ways

Wines of a very specific character are needed to match this basil-based sauce.

By Monica Larner

Move Over, Grüner

Meet the next stylish Austrian white.

By Joy Manning

Bid Against Hunger Raises Thousands for Needy

Gala New York auction and dinner features top chefs, restaurants.

By Erika Strum

Your Guide to Hosting a Beer Tasting

From fruity lambics to spicy ales, a brew focused party helps you and your guests discover a new world of tasting.

By Janssen D. Strong

Exclusive Interview with Marchese Piero Antinori

The wine legend speaks about the past, present and future of Antinori.

Exploring Lavaux

This scenic Swiss winemaking region offers elegant wines and historic sites.

By Sharon McDonnell

CIA to Promote Latino Diversity in Foodservice Industry

Center for Foods of the Americas made possible by $35 million donation.

By Meredith McGroarty

Winery Given Carbon Neutral Status

South African Backsberg Estate gains coveted status

By Angela Lloyd

Ernst Loosen Making Oregon Pinot Noir

Proposed collaboration between Ernst Loosen and Jay Somers confirmed.

By Paul Gregutt

Screaming Eagle Sold

Two California entrepreneurs buy the cult winery in a deal worth a reported $30 Million.

By Dana Lepene

MONTEREY UPDATE

This cool central California county made its mark with Chardonnays in the 1990s; now Monterey is moving into other grapes—including red...

by Steve Heimoff

DOLCETO/BARBERA: PIEDMONT'S DYNAMIC DUO

Our panel tasted almost 150 Barberas and Dolcettos and found 25 that rated in the 90s, as well as 23 Best Buys.

by Mark Mazur and Michael Schachner