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Tasting Highlights: 10 California Values

New reviews of Golden State reds and whites for $25 or less

Valentine's Day: Oysters, Caviar & 14 Whites

Pair this elegant recipe from Napa Valley's Brix restaurant with one of these great Sauvignon Blancs

Tasting Highlights: 17 Rhône Values

New reviews of ripe reds and fresh whites

Attack of the Winemaking Reality TV Stars

K-J's Rick Tigner goes Undercover, Unfiltered goes on a group date with the Bachelor, and a Real Housewife grabs our attention

Insider: 38 Outstanding Wines

Gran Reservas of Spain; 2009 red Bordeaux; whites from South Africa

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Oysters, Caviar and Sauvignon Blanc for Valentine's Day
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• Harvey Steiman reacts to industry data revealing sweeter wines are more popular than ever

• James Laube muses on Kendall-Jackson president Rick Tigner as the 'Undercover Boss'

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Tasting Highlights
10 Enticing California Values
New reviews of recommended Golden State reds and whites for $25 or less

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17 Southern Rhône Values
New reviews of ripe reds and fresh whites

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15 Outstanding Napa Reds
Jean-Charles Boisset's new Cabernet and more

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