December 01 2005

A Taste of Singapore

Shop and nosh 'til you drop in the "Food Capital of Asia."

By Tara Gadomski

Calendar Girls

Women in Winegrowing: 2006 Calendar

By Samara D. Genee

Joël Robuchon in Vegas

Famed Parisian chef struck by Lady Luck at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

By Tara Ferdico

How to Set a Formal Table

Peggy Post reveals how to arrange your wine glasses, champagne flutes, fish forks and more.

Excerpts compiled by Daryna Tobey

Fireside Sips

Five of Wine Enthusiast's favorite winter drams to keep you warm this winter.

By Daryna Tobey

Champagne Chair Contest

Design Within Reach offers their contest for the third year.  Enter today!

By Daryna Tobey

Rising Reds of the Douro

Breaking out of Port and into astonishingly good red wines.

By Roger Voss

Drink Up in Palm Springs

The wine scene is heating up in Palm Springs. It's not just for retiring anymore.

By Bob Ecker

Fuse-On Art and Wine

The latest innovation in combining art and wine.

By Michael Duffy

Enth Degree - 12/15/05

News and Notes from the World of Wine.

Champagne Fun Facts

You've heard the quote about Dom Pérignon "tasting stars," but did you know that…

New World Winery of the Year - Vergelegen

South Africa's premier winery blends the best of old and new.

By Roger Voss

Distiller of the Year - Johnnie Walker Diageo Ltd.

The Striding Man still nimble after 185 years.

By F. Paul Pacult

The Godfather and the Douro Boys

The roots of red wine greatness in the Duoro.

By Roger Voss

Importer of the Year - Empson & Company

From Ferraris and Maseratis to some of Italy's finest bottlings.

By Monica Larner

Man of the Year - Patrick Ricard

An upstart from pastis country takes the wine & spirits world by storm.

By Roger Voss

Retailer of the Year - Sam's Wine & Spirits

A humble saloon grows up into a business model and cultural center.

By Paul Franson

Lifetime Achievement Award - Philippine de Rothschild

Guiding one of the world's great wine dynasties into the 21st century.

By Monica Larner

Wine Region of the Year - Colchagua Valley

Chile's leading region for red wines finds its groove.

By Michael Schachner

European Winery of the Year - Louis Roederer

Venerable Champagne house makes great wines and can turn a profit.

By Roger Voss

Winemaker of the Year - Peter Gago

Penfolds' chief winemaker strives to prove that there is no "I" in Team.

By Michael Schachner

American Winery of the Year - Don Sebastiani & Sons

A young but savvy company delivers value and quality.

By Steve Heimoff

Enth Degree - December 1, 2005

News and Notes from the World of Wine.

Food-Friendly Sparklers

Producers in Champagne are creating fuller-bodied wines designed to be enjoyed throughout a meal.

By Roger Voss

New Zealand Pinot Noir

Is Pinot Noir the new Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand?

By Joe Czerwinski