November 2006

Wine Festival Spotlights Northern Italy

The Merano Wine Festival drew attention to northern Italian wines.

By Monica Larner

Imposter French Wine Bottlings on the Rise

Wine experts call on Bordeaux châteaux to take action on fakes.

By Sophie Kevany

French Ban Wood Chips

Winemaking with wood chips allowed only on an experimental basis.

By Sophie Kevany

White Wines Break Records at Hospices de Beaune

Results from the 146th Hospices de Beaune auction.

By Roger Voss

Dessert Wine Pairings for the Holidays

Sugar and spice: sweet wines for this season's desserts.

By Kelly Magyarics

Russell Crowe and Martha Stewart

These celebrities share a love of wine.

Saké Made Simple, Part 2

The Ins and Outs of Japanese Rice Wine.

By Benjamin Keyser

Barrel Basics

What does wood contribute to flavor and mouthfeel of wine?

By Tim Patterson

Best Buys for the Penny Wise

Our editors' favorite value wines from around the world.

Enth Degree November 15, 2006

News and Notes from the World of Wine

Study Shows Climate Change Impacting Australian Winegrowing

Research out of Melbourne demonstrates climate change impact on wine.

By Emmet Cole

Crash Marks Chardonnay 20th Anniversary

Plane crashes into Brajkovich family's vineyard.

By Ali Hershey

STK: A Funky Twist on the Traditional Steakhouse

Simplistic and modern with a touch of fifties flare.

By Tara Ferdico

Bordeaux 2006: Hard Work, Hard Sell

The 2006 harvest in Bordeaux will require a significant drop in prices.

By Sophie Kevany

Evidence of Extensive Vine Cultivation Uncovered

Archeologists substantiate winemaking in the ancient western Syrian city of Qatna.

By Emmet Cole

Life-Extending Properties Revealed In Red Wine

Health benefit discovered in key red wine ingredient.

By Emmet Cole

World Beer Fest

North Carolinians love their special beers. Big time.

By Gregg Glaser

Vintage Champagne

Capturing the character of a great year.

by Roger Voss

Elizabeth Hurley's Salmon Tartare

From a new cookbook whose proceeds benefit Breast Cancer research.

Enth Degree November 1, 2006

News and notes from the world of wine.

Delicious Duck Recipes

The Online companion to the November 1st article, "Bird on a Wire."