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Market Monitor
By: Stephen Tanzer
Recent and impending developments affecting the retail wine market
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1996 and 1995 Red Burgundies
By: Stephen Tanzer
My annual report on red Burgundy includes barrel notes on the vibrant, floral, ageworthy '96s and ratings on the finished '95s, a concentrated, tannic, powerfully structured vintage that will require patience.
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The Best New Wines from Portugal
By: Stephen Tanzer
A majority of Portugal's food-friendly table wines still sell for $12 or less, and the best of them are more distinctive and concentrated than most bottlings from familiar standbys like chardonnay, cabernet and merlot; my report also includes notes on current port releases.
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Oregon Pinot Noir Update
By: Stephen Tanzer
Even in the rain-plagued '96 and '95 vintages, several of Oregon's most talented producers managed to make thoroughly drinkable and in some cases very good wines.
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