The New Stars of New Zealand and Nebiolo,

Canadian Reports

British Columbia
By Anthony Gismondi
Where there's smoke, is there necessarily fire damaged fruit? Efforts by Mission Hill and others to deal with the aftermath of the 2003 fires.

Ontario
By David Lawrason
The Ontario Wine Awards draw record entries and Niagara College walks away with Wine of the Year. Find out which wine did it.

Columns

On The Table : Reason to Smile
By Kasey Wilson
Award-winning Vancouver sommelier Mark Taylor simplifies wine selection at Cru, with a splash of colour.

In The Kitchen : The Antpasti of Piedmont
By Cinda Chavich
Hours of appetizers are the focal point of any northern Italian meal, with four great recipes.

In The Glass: B.C.s Kiwi Factor
By Rhys Pender
Romance, adventure and a chance to make their mark in a new land lure New Zealand winemakers to B.C.s Okanagan Valley.

Collectors' Bin: Angelo Gaja
By Steve Thurlow
When price is no object Gaja continues to prove that super-premium Italian wines are in high demand by collectors around the world.

Final Blend
By Anthony Gismondi

Features

New Zealand: A Taste of Things to Come
By Michael Vaughan
A three-week sojourn through New Zealand by Michael Vaughan of the National Post uncovers new regions and new stars waiting to join the ranks of Kiwi exports already turning heads around the world.

Making a Name for Nebbiolo
By Anthony Gismondi and Stuart Tobe
Anthony Gismondi travels to Valtellina, Italy to report on an international movement to raise the profile of Piedmont's great grape; while Stuart Tobe tastes a stunning portfolio of modern, viticulturally improved Barolo and Barbaresco with importer Neil Empson.