The 2016 vintage of Califonia Cabernets continues to impress, with new releases earning scores up to 94 points in this week's tastings, while 7 Pinot Noirs from the prized Chambertin appellation earn classic ratings. Chardonnay lovers should check out the vibrant and nuanced versions from Oregon featured here. And a non-blind vertical tasting back to 1991 from a leading winery from Spain's Rioja appellation, Señorio de San Vicente, shows marks up to 97 points. Don't miss this week's 4 Hot Wines, from Piedmont, Tuscany and the Rhône, or our value pick, an alluring California Sauvignon Blanc earning 93 points and priced at just $28.

Striking California Cabernet Sauvignons from the 2016 vintage with scores up to 96 points, along with classic-rated Barbarescos, lead the way in this week’s blind tastings. For fans of Pinot Noir, check out the latest outstanding reviews from leading Oregon producers, and the Northern Rhône's Cornas appellation checks in with 9 complex Syrahs for the cellar. This Insider Weekly is topped by 4 Hot Wines, along with a distinctive Chilean red scoring 91 points and priced at just $17.

A stellar lineup of expressive Syrah bottlings up to 98 points from France's Northern Rhône Valley and concentrated, plush California Pinot Noirs represent only some of the most exciting reviews from this week's blind tastings. Vibrant and juicy Rieslings from Germany's Mosel Valley show great effort for the challenging but outstanding 2017 vintage. Conversely, 5 powerful Barolos up to 95 points and all under $100 characterize the excellent 2015 vintage. Along with 4 Gigondas bottlings under $50, this Insider Weekly is rounded out with 4 Hot Wines with marks up to 96 points. Plus, a Cabernet value pick from a leading producer scoring 92 points and costing just $30. 

Spectacular California Pinot Noir bottlings along with French selections from the coveted regions of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley make up the top reviews from this week's blind tastings. A spotlight on one of California's leading Zinfandel wineries with distinct old-vine vineyards shows the exceptional quality of its 2018 releases. Rare white Burgundies from the 2017 vintage, along with cellar-worthy Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds, are featured here, along with 4 Hot Wines up to 97 points. Plus, our value pick, from California, scores 92 points and costs just $18.