Tasting Highlights8 Big RedsExcellent values from the Madiran region of southwest France, the source of big, tannic, limited-production reds. Also:
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U.S Threatens To Block Brunello ImportsFederal agency asks Italian authorities to certify that wines are pure Sangiovese while investigation of possible fraud continues. » James Suckling blogs about the latest Brunello news
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Video TheaterRipe Loire RedsJames Molesworth explains that the red wines of the Loire Valley may often be overlooked, but they shine in a rich, ripe vintage such as 2005. » In the June 15 issue: Seeing Red in the Loire
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James Suckling reports that the American supply of Brunello di Montalcino could soon dry up
• James Laube responds to why some wines get reviewed and others don't
• James Molesworth wonders, do real men drink rosé?
Harvey Steiman tastes 19 vintages of the amazingly ageable Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz
• Bruce Sanderson reveals his favorites from a tasting of 150 young German wines
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