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Great Wines for $25 or Less

Our annual roundup of super-value wines: All rated 88 points or higher

Cheese pro Jessica Sennett listened to her customers and invented an answer to their top question.

Cheese Grotto Founder Jessica Sennett

Dec 10, 2019

We can't think of a better holiday season pairing than a glass of wine and a thoughtful gift.

Seasonal Entertaining

6 Gifts for the Holiday Table

Dec 10, 2019

Jimtown Store will close its doors Dec. 30.

Exploring Wine with Tim Fish

A Reluctant Farewell to Jimtown Store

Dec 9, 2019

Stoller’s winery and tasting room in Oregon’s Dundee Hills is LEED Gold certified.

Tasting Highlights

10 Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays to Cheer the Holidays

Dec 9, 2019

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To Champagne and Way Beyond: A Fizz Quiz

Dec 6, 2019

The Top 100 Wines of 2019

The year's most exciting wines have been revealed!

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Señorio de San Vicente winery

Señorio de San Vicente winery

Insider Weekly: 97-Point Brilliant Pinot Noir; Bold California Cabernets

35 classic and outstanding editors' picks, including a Rioja vertical, classic Burgundy and Oregon favorites

Dec 4, 2019

Steffen Christmann and his daughter Sophie represent the seventh and eighth generations of the family business.

Steffen Christmann and his daughter Sophie represent the seventh and eighth generations of the family business.

10 Vintages of Top German Rieslings: A. Christmann

The Idig vineyard in Pfalz has produced wines of purity, elegance and energy for hundreds of years

Dec 6, 2019

Penfolds, famous for its Shiraz bottlings, has been making wine in Australia since 1844.

Penfolds, famous for its Shiraz bottlings, has been making wine in Australia since 1844.

7 Syrahs and Blends from Around the World

Impressive reds up to 92 points spanning seven winemaking regions

Dec 5, 2019

Domaine Carneros, in Napa.

Domaine Carneros, in Napa.

United States of Bubbly

The latest releases from domestic producers offer plenty of holiday cheer

Dec 31, 2019

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Daily Wine Picks

Recently reviewed wines to try for all tastes and budgets

Pagani Ranch vineyards are a prime source for old-vine Zinfandel in Sonoma Valley.

Pagani Ranch vineyards are a prime source for old-vine Zinfandel in Sonoma Valley.

9 California Zinfandels for $25 or Less

New reviews of zesty Zins from around the Golden State offering plenty of flavor and value

Dec 2, 2019

Several Duboeuf bottlings are among this year's best Beaujolais Nouveaus.

Several Duboeuf bottlings are among this year's best Beaujolais Nouveaus.

Come Hail or High Tariffs, 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Arrives

12 wines reviewed reveal Gamays of classic character and charm

Nov 21, 2019

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Vintage Charts: Champagne

Updated with the 2009 vintage

Nov 19, 2019

Top 100 Wines of 2019

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What's the difference between premier and grand cru Burgundy?

Dec 9, 2019

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Is it true that great vintages for Bordeaux reds are not so good for the whites, and vice-versa? If so, why?

Dec 6, 2019

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I see reviews for highly scored wines that are not ready to drink. How can a wine that's not ready score so highly?

Dec 4, 2019

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I have a hard time describing the types of wines I enjoy. Any tips?

Dec 2, 2019

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Is low-sulfite, minimal-intervention winemaking the future of wine?

Nov 29, 2019

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Vouvray vineyard

Vouvray vineyard

What Am I Tasting?

A plump, ripe white that flirts with an off-dry feel … Play the game!

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Know Your Grapes

Our introduction to key varieties, including origins, top regions and flavor profiles

The barrel room at Bordeaux's Château Calon-Ségur in St.-Estèphe

The barrel room at Bordeaux's Château Calon-Ségur in St.-Estèphe

FAQ: Knock on Wood

Everything you ever wanted to know about wine barrels

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Cheese 101: How to Wrap Cheese

At New York's Bedford Cheese Shop, cheesemonger Cat Pickei gives us some pro tips on wrapping up that leftover cheese for later.

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At New York's Bedford Cheese Shop, cheesemonger Cat Pickei gives us some pro tips on wrapping up that leftover cheese for later.

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(Sponsored) Unexpected Blends of California’s Greatest Varietals — (Sponsored) Unexpected Blends of California’s …

Second-generation Sonoma winemaker, Jamie Benzinger, is turning the concept of …
Nov 30, 2019

Spotlight On: Lamberto Frescobaldi — Spotlight On: Lamberto Frescobaldi

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi's president Lamberto Frescobaldi talks about his first …
Dec 6, 2019

Wine 101: How to Save Leftover Wine — Wine 101: How to Save Leftover Wine

Have some leftover wine from your last dinner party? It would be a shame to let …
Mar 25, 2019

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The co-proprietor of Château du Moulin-à-Vent discusses his recent wine …
Nov 21, 2019

A Perfect Match: Osso Buco with Barolo — A Perfect Match: Osso Buco with Barolo

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Nov 18, 2019

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Apes, including chimpanzees and humans, are able to process ethanol.

Apes, including chimpanzees and humans, are able to process ethanol.

Was Alcohol Mankind's Secret Evolutionary Weapon?

A new book finds that our early simian ancestors' ability to process moderate amounts of alcohol may have given them a critical edge in the fight for survival

Dec 10, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently met at the NATO summit in London.

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently met at the NATO summit in London.

Who Suffers from Tariffs on Wine? You Do

Wine is increasingly becoming collateral damage in trade fights between the U.S., the E.U. and China. Consumers pay the price

Dec 5, 2019

Caviar is on the seasonal menu at Georgie, chef Curtis Stone's first Texas restaurant.

Caviar is on the seasonal menu at Georgie, chef Curtis Stone's first Texas restaurant.

Dallas Welcomes Georgie by Chef Curtis Stone

The Los Angeles chef makes his Texas debut. Plus, Restaurant Award winners in Australia and Las Vegas are resurrected, and more

Dec 5, 2019

Chef Daniel Humm's Davies and Brook occupies a space in Claridge's, a hotel that dates back more than 200 years.

Chef Daniel Humm's Davies and Brook occupies a space in Claridge's, a hotel that dates back more than 200 years.

An Exclusive Peek at the Wine List for Eleven Madison Park's Upcoming London Sibling, Davies and Brook

The restaurant is set to open Dec. 9 in Mayfair's Claridge's hotel

Dec 4, 2019

Located in France's Côtes de Provence, Château d'Esclans has played a major role in the rosé revolution.

Located in France's Côtes de Provence, Château d'Esclans has played a major role in the rosé revolution.

Shanken News Daily: Moët Hennessy Buys Control of Luxury Rosé Leader Château d'Esclans

The French luxury giant LVMH adds Whispering Angel and Sacha Lichine's other high-end rosés to a portfolio that includes Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon and Krug

Dec 2, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron sampled local wine when he visited southwest France for the G7 summit in August.

French President Emmanuel Macron sampled local wine when he visited southwest France for the G7 summit in August.

Will France Go Dry for January? Macron Says No

The French president weighs in after health agencies consider the idea. But is a month off from booze the healthiest option?

Nov 27, 2019

Jean Gautreau started his career as a wine merchant, but became a notable vintner too.

Jean Gautreau started his career as a wine merchant, but became a notable vintner too.

Jean Gautreau, Visionary Behind Bordeaux's Sociando-Mallet, Dies at 92

Originally a wine merchant, he purchased a rundown wine estate in 1969 and revitalized it

Nov 25, 2019

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Adam Lee's Pinot Passage

With his new projects, the heralded Sonoma winemaker is going from Burgundy to the Rhône

Dec 31, 2019

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Top 100 of 2019: The Year's Most Exciting Wines

We've unveiled the most exciting wines of the year! See details on all our editors' picks

Nov 18, 2019

We can't think of a better holiday season pairing than a glass of wine and a thoughtful gift.

6 Gifts for the Holiday Table

Dec 10, 2019

Champagne glass

To Champagne and Way Beyond: A Fizz Quiz

Dec 6, 2019

100 Top Values — holiday party scene with wine

100 Top Values: Great Wines for $25 or Less

Dec 3, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently met at the NATO summit in London.

Who Suffers from Tariffs on Wine? You Do

Dec 5, 2019

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This meaty classic of Milanese cuisine gets a hit of color and delicate florality from saffron risotto, with concentrated bone marrow sauce, plus a bracing gremolata.

This meaty classic of Milanese cuisine gets a hit of color and delicate florality from saffron risotto, with concentrated bone marrow sauce, plus a bracing gremolata.

A Perfect Match

Osso Buco with Barolo

This holiday-friendly weekend project is like a gift to your guests

Aim for a syrup-like exterior on this holiday-worthy ham.

Aim for a syrup-like exterior on this holiday-worthy ham.

Seasonal Entertaining

Glazed Ham from Gotham Bar & Grill’s Victoria Blamey

The new chef at the historic New York spot offers up a holiday recipe for flavor-packed ham

These special-occasion lamb chops with roasted grapes and vegetables are straightforward to prepare but impressive on impact.

These special-occasion lamb chops with roasted grapes and vegetables are straightforward to prepare but impressive on impact.

A Perfect Match

Lamb Chops with Gigondas

In this elegant meal, lamb chops are perfectly tuned to pick up the juicy, fleshy characteristics of warm-climate Grenache

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The 2015 and 2016 vintages launched benchmark wines from Bordeaux, California and Italy into this year's Top 100, with releases from Spain, Australia and Oregon also well-represented. And 44 wineries …

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