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A Sip of Fall

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURES:

- Demeter Calls
- Petite Sirah Blind Tasting
- Bringing Home Rhone
- Top 10 Wine Bars and Wine Lists
- The Spirit of Hennessy

TASTINGS & EVENTS:
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Winemaker Dinners & Tastings
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All Events at a Glance...

SHOP & GREAT VALUES:
- Vacuvin Wine Server Crystal
- Famous Grouse Blended Malt Whisky

- 4000 Champagnes
- New Wine Releases
- Best Wine Shops

Hennessy's Paradis

DEPARTMENTS:
News / Wine of the Week / Top Wines / Education & Pairing / Links


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FEATURES

DEMETER CALLS
Biodynamic Wines
by Sylvie Greil
A trend that was once ridiculed for its sometimes eccentric methods, biodynamic farming has begun to gain popularity and respect in the United States. Several wineries in California say that biodynamic farming is not only ecologically friendly, but also improves wine terroir.


PETITE SIRAH BLIND TASTING
France's Outlawed Grape
Although Petite Sirah has its roots in France, it has since been banished there, with the exception of a few older vineyards. Thousands of miles away, California vintners have embraced this special grape, now considered an "American Heritage Varietal." To find out the buzz behind this increasingly popular wine, we blind tasted ten California Petite Sirahs to see how they measured up.


BRINGING HOME RHONE
Rancho Arroyo Grande Winery and Vineyards

Located in the heart of Central California, Rancho Arroyo Grande's rich soil is filled with deposits of fossilized oysters, gravel, sand and limestone—ideal for making southern Rhone-style wines.
Find other winery profiles


TOP 10 WINE BARS
Barhopping at its Best

These increasingly popular bars and tasting rooms offer wine lovers a classy way to spend Happy Hour. Find out the best wine bars near you.

TOP 10 WINE LISTS
The Nation's Finest Selections

A good wine cellar is often the indication of a high-quality restaurant. Find out where the nation's best and most comprehensive wine lists can be found.


WHAT'S NEXT AT HENNESSY
The Leading Cognac Distiller Prepares for the Future

by Jack Bourbon
The House of Hennessy has been through seven generations of Cognac producing, which encompasses some of the world's best: the Paradis, the Richard and the newly released Ellipse. The only question that remains is, what's next for this famous brand?


TASTINGS & EVENTS

WINEMAKER DINNERS & TASTINGS
Looking for something to fill your fall nights and weekends? Here are the top winemaker dinners and wine tastings in the country. Find local events in your area, from wine classes for the newbie wine drinker to expert tastings for the seasoned oenophile. There's something for everyone when it comes to wine!

ALL EVENTS AT A GLANCE...
It's harvesting season! Celebrate autumn at any number of national food and wine festivals. Sample wines at the Paso Robles Harvest Wine Tour, judge avocados at the annual Hass Harvest, satisfy your sweet tooth at Manhattan's Chocolate Show, or simply enjoy it all at San Antonio's New World Wine and Food Festival.


SHOP & GREAT VALUES

WINE ACCESSORIES:

Perfect Pour
Vacuvin Wine Server Crystal
No more danger of spilling or dripping on your pristine white tablecloths. Pour like a sommelier with these easy-to-use wine servers, which combine simplicity and elegance to assure a perfect no-drip pour every time.

More Wine Accessories: Corkscrews, racks, coolers and more!
Fine Wine Glasses: Sip and swirl with the finest stemware.


FINE SPIRITS & LIQUORS:

A Hunter's Companion
Famous Grouse Blended Malt Whisky
Known as the "number one-selling Scotch Whisky in Scotland," the Famous Grouse has released two new blended whiskies in honor of Scotland's hunting holiday, Glorious 12th.

Charbay Green Tea Vodka: Not your average tea party.
Booker Noe and Jim Beam: Tribute to a bourbon legend.
Fine Spirits & Liquors: More ideas for your home bar.


WINE BOOKS:

Behind the Bubbly
4000 Champagnes
Expert Richard Juhlin brings his knowledge and his palate to this comprehensive guide on France's famous beverage. Although the guide provides everything from history to methodology, the book's main feature is a tasting guide on—you guessed it—4,000 Champagnes.

The Emperor of Wine: Understanding Robert Parker, Jr.
The Little Book of Cognac: Learn about France's most celebrated spirit.
Wine Books: The experts tell all.

WINES AND WINE SHOPS:

Top Wines
New Releases

Looking to fill your wine cabinet? Find out what's new and popular for fall.

Top Buys
Best Wine Shops
Browse, buy and sample the world's best wines at these fine wine shops.


DEPARTMENTS

NEWS
Get the latest scoop on the wine scene.


WINE OF THE WEEK

An easy way to get acquainted with rare and fabulous vintages every week.


TOP WINES
Our favorite whites, reds and sparkling wines.


EDUCATION & PAIRING
Expand your knowledge of wine terms, food pairings, varietals, how wine is made, etc.


LINKS
Not your usual links page, this one is highly selective and full of good resources.


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Next Quarterly Issue: Winter 2005 - Coming in December

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