Trend 1 - the shift to cooler climates
Roederer Quartet n/v, Anderson Valley (£13.99, Majestic)
Trend 2 - the emergence of the Rhone Rangers
Bonterra Viognier 1999, Mendocino (£9.99, Oddbins)
Trend 3 - the effect of the soil
Calera Mount Harlan Chardonnay 1999, Monterey (£26, J. C. Karn)
Trend 4 - exploring new areas
Foxen Pinot Noir 1999, Santa Maria Valley (£15.99, Majestic)
Bucking the trend - value for money
Durney Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1994, Carmel (Majestic)
Trend 5 - the rush to red
R. H. Phillips EXP Syrah 1999, Dunnigan Hills (£9.99, Marks & Spencer)
Trend 6 - Cal-Ital
Seghesio Barbera 1999, Mendocino (£17.99, Bennetts)
Trend 7 - moving up market
Gallo Julio’s Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 1996, Alexander Valley (£12.49, Tesco)
Trend 8 – ‘plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose’
Renwood Old Vine Zinfandel 1999, Amador County (£13.99, Oddbins)