Magazine: June 1998 Issue

Italy Roman Triumph

Overproduction and decling quality caused Frascati's reputation to take a nose-dive. Now, however, the classic Roman white looks set for a revival. RICHARD BAUDAINS reports

Single Quinta wines from Portugal

A country-wide association of independent growers producing and bottling wines entirely from grapes grown in their own vineyards is helping to reinforce the move throughout Portugal towards high quality single quinta wines. RICHARD MAYSON samples some of the fruits of their individual labours.

Napa Valley Great Leap Forward

With its focus on classic red varieties, Stags Leap District is rapidly becoming one of the most distinctive appellations in California. NORM ROBY reports