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Market Monitor
By: Stephen Tanzer
1998 and 1997 Rhone Valley Wines
By: Stephen Tanzer
1998 and 1997 Rhone Valley Wines: Nineteen ninety-eight is a very good
vintage for the Northern Rhone and a knockout in the South-the best year
since 1990. The finest examples from Chateauneuf du Pape and Gigondas are
must purchases for fans of Southern Rhone wines.
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Germany Improbable 1998s
By: David Schildknecht
David Schildknecht on Germany 1998: 1998 produced a host of improbably ripe, juicy rieslings that should age well.
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Best New Releases From Italy
By: Stephen Tanzer
New Releases from Italy: My report on the best new releases from Italy encompasses more than 200 wines meriting 87 points or more, including
late-arriving Barberas from the glorious 1997 vintage; a number of excellent
1998 Barberas and Dolcettos; and a host of splendid 1997 Chiantis.
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