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Reds and whites from up and down the Rhône Valley, up to 95 points, lead this week's Insider, with strong contributions from Roger Sabon and Les Vins de Vienne, but Oregon and Australia fans can also find Pinot, Chardonnay, Shiraz and bubbly from Argyle, Cristom, Eyrie and Elderton. Read more » (PDF)

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» May 8, 2013 (PDF)
This week's Insider showcases a world of wine stars. California drinkers should not miss the latest from Turley, Seghesio, Martinelli and Williams Selyem, but there are also Argentinean Malbecs, Amarones and even Finger Lakes favorites, with 15 wines here at $40 or less.

» May 1, 2013 (PDF)
Napa and Sonoma favorites for Cabernet, Chardonnay and red blends come together in this Insider at up to 96 points. The names are familiar to any California lover: Caymus, Kongsgaard, Aubert, Corra, Tor, Shafer, Realm, PlumpJack, Paul Hobbs, Dunn, Corison and more.

» April 24, 2013 (PDF)
Some of the best Washington wines ever rated by Wine Spectator appear in this Insider, up to 98 points, with Christophe Baron's Cayuse and No Girls labels heavy in the mix. The latest Bionic Frog, En Cerise, En Chamberlin and Cailloux Syrahs are here, and much more.

» April 17, 2013 (PDF)
The latest reviews are in for some New World all-stars, up to 97 points in this Insider. From Australia, the Two Hands reds look strong, as do top bottles from Penfolds and d'Arenberg. Elegant Italian and South African selections join them, with 14 wines here at 90+ points under $40.

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