A skeptical look at the myth of minerality and a layperson's tour of the science behind the notion that women have better palates, both for Wines & Vines

An overview of the split personality of German Rieslings, most of which are bone dry, even though we think of them as sweet, for the Wine Enthusiast.

Most of us know what Napa wine tastes like but what does the valley look like, and how did it get that way? A lot of the answer is architect Howard Backen (Wine Country Living)

Sustainable viticulture gets a solid definition with Oregon's LIVE; the amazing eco-Mission construction at Sanford Winery; and green building in the wine country, all for Vineyard & Winery Management)

Feed your inner wine geek and ponder how to suppress malolactic fermentation with a discussion of Lysozyme: a how-to piece for WineMaker.

Pondering oak, culture and what it all means with Cal-Rhône specialist Steve Edmunds (of Edmunds St. John) for Diablo

Discussing wine, dirt and UFOs with Michael Michaud for Central Coast Adventures (his thoughts are at www.michaudvineyard.com)

Expand your wine horizons with a look at the booming market for Sula Vineyards, India's first international-class winery (Wines & Vines); and don't miss the terrific wines coming out of San Benito County, an over-achieving AVA (Vineyard & Winery Management))

Two thirsty campers (real campers, in the real woods) tackle one recalcitrant Port, from the Travelers' Tales collection, Adventures in Wine: True Stories of Vineyards and Vintages around the World)