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August, 2008
Three Italian Party Wines
This trio is a great introduction to Brian Larky’s Dalla Terra Winery Direct portfolio.

July, 2008
Best New Wine Lists ’08

July, 2008
The Scent Squad
Here’s a quirky new way to get some aromatherapy: Choose a favorite wine-grape varietal and discover every which way to capture its signature scent, whether it’s edible, drinkable or spritzable.

July, 2008
Sommeliers’ Top Imported Wines
Seven sommeliers from restaurants around the country share their recommendations for favorite wine importers and wines from the importers’ portfolios.

June, 2008
New Pairing to Try:
Albariño + Grilled Fish

Albariño shares Sauvignon Blanc’s grapefruity tang, making it a great partner for grilled fish, yet it has a flinty minerality all its own.

June, 2008
Beer vs. Wine Pairings

Beer expert Sam Calagione and wine pro Marnie Old, along with F&W editors, rated these recipe pairings.

* = good pairing
** = very good pairing
*** = spectacular pairing

June, 2008
New Pairing to Try:
Nero D’Avola + Grilled Lamb

June, 2008
New Pairing to Try:
Cru Beaujolais + Grilled Salmon

June, 2008
New Pairing to Try:
Malbec + Grilled Steak

Malbec, like Cabernet Sauvignon, has firm tannins that help it pair beautifully with steak, plus its fruit is as robust and dark.

June, 2008
New Pairing to Try:
Pinot Gris + Grilled Chicken or Vegetables

June, 2008
New Pairing to Try:
Monastrell + Grilled Pork or Beef

Spanish Monastrell, known as Mourvèdre in France, has the same luscious fruit that makes Zinfandel so good with grilled pork, but with a spicy edge that arguably creates an even better match.

May, 2008
Touring Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Where To Go, Eat and Drink

April, 2008
Snapshot: New York

April, 2008
Snapshot: Missouri

April, 2008
Snapshot: Pennsylvania

April, 2008
Snapshot: Arizona

April, 2008
Snapshot: Virginia

April, 2008
Snapshot: Idaho

March, 2008
Five Favorite House Wines
House wines now have cachet and feature serious bottlings from first-class wineries. Here are five of F&W’s Lettie Teague’s favorite house wines.

March, 2008
Washington State Reds: 20 Top Bottles

December, 2007
Holiday Wine Survival Guide: Advice for the Host
F&W’s Ray Isle gives his best wine buying and serving advice for the clued-in and the clueless—from how many bottles to purchase for a party to what gifts to give an oeno-snob.

December, 2007
Holiday Wine Survival Guide: Ideal Party Wines
Inexpensive, versatile, delicious wines for every gathering—from cocktail parties to dinners.

December, 2007
Unbeatable Wine Gift Ideas
Five unbeatable epicurean combinations that redefine the ordinary gift set, plus perfect bottles for wine experts, hosts and more.

October, 2007
Burgundy: What You Need to Know Now
With the stellar 2005 vintage and the rise of supertalented young winemakers, world interest in Burgundy has reached a fever pitch. Here's the lowdown.

October, 2007
The Promise of Paso Robles
Esteemed critic Robert M. Parker, Jr., believes the Paso Robles area of the Central Coast shows some of the greatest potential in all of California. Here, he reports on the wineries that astonish him.

October, 2007
Burgundy: The Movers & Shakers
With the stellar 2005 vintage and the rise of supertalented young winemakers, world interest in Burgundy has reached a fever pitch. Here's the lowdown.

October, 2007
Burgundy: The Cult Bottles
With the stellar 2005 vintage and the rise of supertalented young winemakers, world interest in Burgundy has reached a fever pitch. Here's the lowdown.

October, 2007
Burgundy: Under-the-Radar Bottles
With the stellar 2005 vintage and the rise of supertalented young winemakers, world interest in Burgundy has reached a fever pitch. Here's the lowdown.

October, 2007
Burgundy: America’s Best Sources
With the stellar 2005 vintage and the rise of supertalented young winemakers, world interest in Burgundy has reached a fever pitch. Here's the lowdown.

October, 2007
7 Rules for Perfect Pairing
F&W's Ray Isle simplifies the task of pairing food and wine into seven mantras; Test Kitchen Supervisor Marcia Kiesel creates enlightened recipes for each.

September, 2007
Italian Grapes from A to Z
There are thousands of different italian wine grapes, but only a dozen essential ones to know. here, the bottles to buy and the antipasti to serve with them.

July, 2007
Finding Wine of a Certain Age
Blogger Tyler Colman scoured auctions and quizzed wine-shop clerks in pursuit of a great bottle from his birth year, 1971. Here, his advice on how to buy older vintages.

June, 2007
10 Best Online Wine Shops
From mega-Web sites to tiny, quirky specialists, these e-merchants can procure great wines in top condition.

April, 2007
New Wine Shops for Foodies
A new breed of wine-shop owner is bringing all kinds of excellent food pairings into the store, from artisanal cheeses to tapas.

April, 2007
Wine: A Field Guide to the Future
Here, a look at what’s next in wine, from the best new tech tools and the smartest gadgets to the most exciting new cult producers.

February, 2007
Best wines $10 & Under

September, 2006
Three Inspiring Cellars
Who says cellars need to be boring basement rooms with ugly shelves? F&W asked three design firms to create something new and thought-provoking.