August 2007

Michael Mondavi Annouces Super-ultrapremium Wine Launch

M by Michael Mondavi hits this Fall.

By Steve Heimoff

Crimson Wine Group Buys Domaine Alfred

Purchase is latest in series of buyouts causing buzz about consolidation.

Reds for the Dog Days of Summer

Reds that won't make you wilt on even the hottest day.

By Kelly A. Magyarics

Q & A with Sam Neill

The magic of Otago Pinot, eccentric vineyard shenanigans and a chicken-whisperer sheepdog.

By Risa Weinreb Wyatt

Fortify Yourself: Learning the Basics of Port

A primer to the top Ports on the market today.

By Ben Narasin

The Grapes of Yesteryear

In a time of increasingly standardized production, a Bordeaux wine grower is fighting the tide by producing wine from near forgotten grape varieties. 

By Sophie Kevany

Luxury Sans Borders

A survey of the rich in 7 countries reveals how they spend their money.

By Kathleen Buckley

La Dolce Vita

Tuscany's Castello Banfi unveils new luxury hotel.

By Monica Larner

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

1st Annual International Wine & Food Festival is success.

Take This Job and Love It

For these culinary creatives, quitting the daily grind was the right choice.

By Scott Haas

One Côtes Fits All

Bourg says 'no,' but four others form Côtes de Bordeaux for 2007 vintage.

By Roger Morris

Two More California Wineries Change Hands

Tom Klein of Rodney Strong Vineyards purchases Davis Bynum Winery; Foley Wine Group acquires Firestone Vineyard.

By Steve Heimoff

Julia Child

A reflection of the country's top chef on what would have been her 95th birthday.

By Steve Heimoff

California Grapegrowers Brace for New Illegal Immigrant Law

The California industry is bracing for what could be one of its gravest crises in memory.

By Steve Heimoff

Q & A: Gary Vaynerchuk

Internet's wild child of wine talks about breaking down barriers, Millennial guzzlers and why he eats dirt.

By Janet Forman

Bubbly Basics

Easy tips for celebrating with sparkling wine.

Beauty Bacchanalia

Wine-based beauty products and spas find a new use for good fruit.

By Janet Forman

Armchair Adventures

Vines come alive in these 6 summer reads.

By Kristine Hansen

Top Shelf August 2007

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

Wines Give Racers A Second Chance

Retired thoroughbred racers given a second chance with limited-edition wines.

By Ellen Eden

A Taste of Argentina

Bodegas with open doors, fine hotels, fabulous fly fishing and natural beauty beyond expectations.

By Michael Schachner

Washington's All-Star Vineyards

These vineyards are producing great wines vintage after vintage.

By Paul Gregutt

Matchmaker, Matchmaker

Bottlenotes.com masters the science of matching members and fine wines.

By Chelan David