October 10, 2008
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Headlines - Wine Spectator

First Crush at Washington State University's New Research Lab (Wine Spectator)
School builds research winery and hires new director to give the Pacific Northwest its own top program

What Am I Tasting? (Wine Spectator)
Fresh and floral, with blackberry and tar aromas that follow through to a full body, with chocolate, berry and vanilla flavors. Soft-textured and beautiful.

Winemaker Talk: Giorgio Lavagna (Wine Spectator)
Old-school Piedmont winemaker joins Bruno Giacosa to take on Barolo, Barbaresco and other bottlings at the historic winery that's a favorite of collectors

Yarra Valley Pioneer Dies (Wine Spectator)
Bailey Carrodus, iconoclastic founder of Australia's Yarra Yering winery, was 78

Unfiltered: Playboy Bunnies Wrap Themselves Around Wine Bottles (Wine Spectator)
Plus, drinking wine to save the planet, Italians turn water into wine, French temperance extends to the postal system and a wine tribute to the late Bobby Fetzer

Red Wine May Decrease Risk of Lung Cancer (Wine Spectator)
California study theorizes that antioxidants and resveratrol in red wine may cut down on cancer risk

Wine Talk: Claudia Bassols (Wine Spectator)
Spanish actress shares the food and wine of her native land

Wine Industry Worries About the Economy (Wine Spectator)
Sommeliers and retailers see signs that consumers are still buying wine, but are being more frugal

Red Wine Compound May Protect Against Effects of Radiation Poisoning (Wine Spectator)
New study finds that resveratrol may help protect human cells against exposure to nuclear material; resveratrol-based drug increased survival rates of mice exposed to radiation by more than 250 percent

Hurricane Ike's Aftermath Still Affecting Local Restaurants (Wine Spectator)
Some Houston establishments are struggling weeks after the storm

Sommelier Talk: Kevin Boyer (Wine Spectator)
This young sommelier is not afraid to explore uncharted wine territory, and it shows in his wine lists at Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning Ruths Chris Steak Houses around the country

What Am I Tasting? (Wine Spectator)
Fleshy and concentrated, with a bright beam of mineral, grapefruit, lime, anise and oyster shell tones. Tangy fruit and citrus acidity linger, with a hint of grassiness.
  
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Opinions and Commentary - Wine Spectator

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Is it OK to serve wine brought by a guest that same evening?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
What is the difference between the aging and maturing of wines?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
What wine would you recommend to serve with rabbit?

Health Q and A: Is Wine Post-Workout Safe? (Wine Spectator)


Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
I sniffed a cork and it smelled horrible, but the wine tasted fine. What gives?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Is it more important to control temperature or humidity in my wine cellar?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
If red blends like Bordeaux integrate during cellaring, why cellar pure varietals?

Collecting Q and A: 1981 Bollinger Extra Brut Champagne (Wine Spectator)


Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
If red wine is good for the heart, why drink white wine?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
What does the term "fruit forward" mean?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
My wine cabinet malfunctioned and froze some bottles. What's the damage?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Is the empty space beneath a wine bottle's cork filled with inert gas or just plain air?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Can you recommend a freestanding wine cellar for under $1,000?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Can you recommend a velvet-tasting wine?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
What made my sparkling wine's cork just blow out?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Where do yeasts come from?

Ask Dr. Vinny (Wine Spectator)
Can a corked wine ever just "come around"?

Health Q and A: Wine, A Fountain of Youth? (Wine Spectator)


Collecting Q&A: Napoleonic Cognac (Wine Spectator)


Collecting Q&A: Château Lafite Rothschild 1888 (Wine Spectator)