Wine Enthusiast Magazine : September 2005

American vintners are gambling big on Syrah, and consumers are the winners. Our tasting panel rates over 500 Syrahs from California, Washington, Oregon and elsewhere.

by Joe Czerwinski

Hidden Gems of Italian Wines

Venture beyond Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Pinot Grigio. There are literally thousands of little-known Italian varieties. Here's a guide to the regions, the grapes and the top producers. by Monica Larner

Burgundy's New Wave

Burgundy's ne'gociants are making the transition from merchants to maestros. The result is improved wines with labels that are easier or American enthusiasts to decipher. by Roger Voss

Buying Guide

The Buying Guide includes ratings and reviews of new releases and selected older wines evaluated by Wine Enthusiast Magazine's editors and other qualified tasters. On regulars basis the Buying Guide includes reports on special tastings and the wines of specific producers.

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ADVERTISEMENTS	Syrah Stands Tall in California American vintners are gambling big on Syrah, and consumers are the winners. Our tasting panel rates over 500 Syrahs from California, Washington, Oregon and elsewhere. by Joe Czerwinski Hidden Gems of Italian Wines Venture beyond Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Pinot Grigio. There are literally thousands of little-known Italian varieties. Here's a guide to the regions, the grapes and the top producers. by Monica Larner Burgundy's New Wave Burgundy's ne'gociants are making the transition from merchants to maestros. The result is improved wines with labels that are easier or American enthusiasts to decipher. by Roger Voss Buying Guide The Buying Guide includes ratings and reviews of new releases and selected older wines evaluated by Wine Enthusiast Magazine's editors and other qualified tasters. On regulars basis the Buying Guide includes reports on special tastings and the wines of specific producers.	Columns Enthusiast's Corner Counterintuitive Thinking About Value Letters August 2005: Geeks, Free Trade Sauvignon Blanc, Cats and more The Enth Degree News and Notes from the World of Wine Calendar All sorts of wine events for September 2005 Loire Valley Quartet Muscadet, Cabernet Franc Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Pairings Fruit and the Vine Proof Positive What's Shakin' Case Closed Food Fad Finale