In This Issue:

• Beyond the Boutique

Napa's new wave of limited-production wineries is more than just a collection of the idle rich. Rod Smith reports on the quest for excellence among today's cabernet artisans.

• Bourbon, Blue Grass & Butterbean Soup

David Lynch offers a whiskey-lover's guide to touring in Kentucky's Bourbon Country.

• Miles of Aisles

What wines do people have in mind when they're shopping for values? Tara Q. Thomas goes on location at Sam's Wines & Spirits in Chicago to spy on the habits of bargain-hunters

• Great Finds: Merlot

Super-sexy Tuscan merlot by Tom Maresca The discreet charms of Chilean merlot by Joshua Greene.

• Great Finds: Value

Bordeaux bargains by Clive Coates MW Affordable American pinot noir by Emmanuel Kemiji MS.

• Top 20 Value Brands of the Year

W&S critics Joshua Greene and Burke Owens profile the most consistent performers at $8 and under.

• PLUS:

June Tasting Stats
Burke Owens: American New Releases
Value Varietals & Regional Blends $8 and under
Joshua Greene: Imported New Releases