Future Issues

Issue #12 Petite Sirah and Syrah Update

This new report provides an update to our two previous reports on the exciting Petite Sirah and Syrah being produced today in California and the Pacific Northwest. The update will include new insights into the viticulture and winemaking techniques of the region’s top producers and offer guides to the different styles produced across the many AVAs where these wines are grown. Food and wine pairing recommendations. Tasting notes and ratings on the 2005 and 2006 vintages at all price levels.

Issue #13 The Wines of Rioja

La Rioja is the preeminent wine region of Spain and well known for its high quality wines. In this report, the International Wine Review will examine the qualitative improvements in viticulture and winemaking that have taken place in Rioja in recent years. It will also provide insights into the new wine styles that have emerged and assess with tasting notes and ratings, hundred of wines, from new and traditional wineries. We will also explore the fabulous food and wine possibilities and take a look at the market for Rioja in the United States.

Special Report: A Close Look at Sherry

In this report, the International Wine Review takes a close look at Sherry. Our goal is to help readers become more familiar with Sherry, explore its many facets, and ultimately enjoy drinking it. We thus take an initial look at the Sherry Triangle, the unique area in Southern Spain where it is produced and provide a brief account of the fascinating history of Sherry. We then examine the viticulture and production processes of Sherry, especially the famous solera system and discuss the various styles of Sherry on the market. Finally we look at the Sherry market, the pairing of Sherry with food, and provide tasting notes and ratings for more than 75 Sherries tasted for this report.