Burgundy
The back roads of Burgundy are a source of distinctive wines that speak volumes about their history and geography. Let our discoveries in affordable Burgundy lead you to a world of historic vineyards, devoted winemakers and new flavors.
FREE Wine Charts:
Burgundy: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all red Burgundy wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
Bordeaux Barrels: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Bordeaux barrel samples reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
California Zinfandel: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all California Zinfandels reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
Cover Story
Affordable Burgundy - Delicious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are fashioned by skillful winemakers in often overlooked districts. We profile six appellations on the cutting edge of quality, and recommend wines from each
Features
Zinfandel Elegance - California vintners continue to make strides with this distinctive red, as new faces help drive quality
Beaune and Beyond - Burgundy’s vinous capital, home to fine restaurants and welcoming hotels, makes an ideal base from which to explore the region
Grapevine
Departments
This Issue/Marvin R. Shanken
The Buying Guide
The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.
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FATHER’S DAY Treat dad to top-notch wines and a special dinner. For a home-cooked meal, we share a new seasonal recipe and recently rated wines to match. Or, take him out to a restaurant with an award-winning wine list.
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- Filtered vs. Unfiltered Chardonnay: What does it mean for a wine to be "unfiltered" and how does it affect the character? Newton winemaker Chris Millard explains in this comparative tasting of two Napa Chardonnays.
- Summer Sippers: Thirsting for a refreshing white? Look no further than northern Portugal’s Vinho Verde. Learn about these crisp wines with Aveleda’s Francisco Guedes.
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NOTES ON NEW RELEASES Refreshing rosés. Summery whites. Juicy reds at value prices. What else should you be trying right now? Get the best of our editors’ latest reviews straight from the tasting room each week in our Tasting Highlights.
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