August 2006

Soup for Summer

A delightful summer meal is easier than you think.

By Karen Berman

Tawny Port Plays it Cool

A chilled bottle of Port puts a summertime spin on this wintertime favorite.

By Roger Voss

Sauvignon Blanc

No region in California exhibits a greater range of styles or higher overall quality.

By Steve Heimoff

Staff Changes at The Wine Advocate

Pierre-Antoine Rovani leaving Parker in amicable split.

By Paul Franson

Andy Beckstoffer Donates Portions of To Kalon Vineyard

The Land Trust of Napa County receives acreage in response to new legislation.

By Steve Heimoff

Michael Mondavi Acquires Napa Acreage

Michael Mondavi Buys Francis Mahoney Estate Winery and Aetna Springs Vineyard.

By Paul Franson

Aussies Mourn Loss of Len Evans

Evans was Australia's best-known wine figure.

By Joe Czerwinski

Randall Grahm Heads to Washington

Bonny Doon sells two top brands as Grahm starts new Washington State-based company.

By Paul Gregutt

Wandering Through Western Australia

Goods wines in Western Australia beyond Margaret River.

By Jordan Mackay

Enth Degree August 2006

News and notes from the world of wine.

Wine Passage to India

This country of over a billion people is developing a vigorous wine-drinking culture.

By Sourish Bhattacharyya

Top Shelf

August's top-scoring Cellar Selection, Editors' Choice and Best Buy.