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Cabernets, Merlots, Pinots and Syrahs jam this globetrotting Insider, which travels from To Kalon to Pomerol. Sixteen Right Bank Bordeaux reds with wallet appeal join Napa Cabernets, Oregon Pinots and a mix of South African styles. Read more » (PDF)

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» February 1, 2012 (PDF)
Outstanding red Bordeaux from the phenomenal 2009 vintage headlines this report, but you'll also find exciting whites from South Africa and the great old-fashioned Gran Reservas of Spain. More than half of the 38 wines are attractively priced at $40 and under.

» January 25, 2012 (PDF)
From classic Napa Cabernets to bold Barossa Shirazes to luscious dessert Rieslings, this week's Insider spans the breadth of New World wine achievements. Beau Vigne, Seven Stones, JC Cellars, Yalumba and Rust en Vrede are just a few of the highlights.

» January 18, 2012 (PDF)
This special report brings you the best of Bordeaux's Right Bank from the exceptional 2009 vintage. Sixteen classic-rated wines represent the elite estates of Pomerol and St.-Emilion, but there are outstanding, ageworthy values here as well.

» January 11, 2012 (PDF)
The hotly anticipated 2009 vintage of red Bordeaux is finally being released. This report of the Left Bank's grand estates and up-and-comers showcases some of the finest efforts out of Pauillac, St.-Estèphe, St.-Julien, Pessac-Léognan and more, including 16 classic-scoring wines.

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