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from the August, 2008 issue

Buying Guide: Five Naturally Good Wines

Producers might go out of their way so their wines qualify as “natural,” but F&W’s Lettie Teague still prefers those that qualify as “good.” Here, she picks five terrific bottles that fit both bills. Read article >>

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.

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