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Winery Castello di Amorosa's Tuscan-style castle and Sangiovese wines are tributes to the Italian heritage of its founder, Dario Sattui.

10 Diverse Napa Valley Wines at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and more up to 92 points

Sep 20, 2021

Based in an eco-friendly building made of hemp bricks, Château Maris has been a leading winery both for sustainable winemaking and for Languedoc-Roussillon.

7 Outstanding French Wines for $30 or Less

Explore France with these new reviews of affordable Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and more from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and beyond, up to 91 points

Sep 16, 2021

Seghesio taps more than 150 vineyard lots throughout Sonoma County for its noteworthy Zinfandel.

10 Spirited Sonoma Zinfandels at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California reds from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and beyond, up to 92 points

Sep 13, 2021

Sabrina, Riccardo and Antonietta Tedeschi oversee the estate founded by their father, where Monte Olmi vineyard marks the site that first yielded a single-vineyard Amarone.

History in the Making

Amarone, northern Italy’s flagship red, shines with harmonious examples based on a rich tradition

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Cloudy Bay winery is one of New Zealand’s most popular brands in the U.S. for its high quality Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

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Demand And Supply

New Zealand wines continue to excite, but winemakers face a grape shortage

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

While Tuscan wines from 2018 and 2019 are markedly different in style, they offer plenty high quality options and top values.

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Style and Substance

The current range of Tuscan wines delivers quality in different expressions

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Winery G.D. Vajra holds about 150 acres of vineyards throughout Piedmont, with a portion devoted to Dolcetto.

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7 Delectable Dolcettos for $22 or Less

New reviews of affordable and impressive red wines from Italy's Piedmont region, up to 90 points

Alison Napjus

Sep 9, 2021

Laura Bianchi has carried on the winemaking tradition of her father, Fabrizio, at their family estate, Castello di Monsanto, which pioneered the production of single-vineyard Chianti Classico in the 1960s with its Il Poggio bottling.

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From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Erica Crawford of Loveblock is experimenting with natural alternatives to sulfur additions, including antioxidant teas. She is also concerned about vintners’ ability to absorb rising costs.

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Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

The vineyards that produce Amarone spread out across the valleys of Valpolicella.

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Alphabetical Guide to Amarone

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Focused on Riesling, winery Keuka Lake Vineyards has helped bring attention to Finger Lakes wines since the 1990s.

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8 Alluring Finger Lakes Rieslings for $20 or Less

The New York region's diverse styles are on display in these new reviews of white wines up to 90 points

James Molesworth

Sep 2, 2021

In this showdown, you’ll find red Bordeaux facing down Chilean Cabernet, Rhône reds marking paces with Australian Shiraz, and white Burgundy locking eyes on California Chardonnay.

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Values Showdown

Old World vs. New World wines

Keith Newton

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

Founded by Spain's Raventós Codorníu, California winery Artesa makes impressive Sauvignon Blanc in addition to its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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8 Thrilling California Sauvignon Blancs Under $20

New reviews of white wine values from Napa, Sonoma, Monterey and beyond, up to 90 points

MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 30, 2021

Unique terroirs, such as those of Penedès estate Llopart, are propelling a new era of winemaking throughout Spain.

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Spanish Revival

Vintners across Spain are reclaiming the distinctive character of the country’s wines

Gillian Sciaretta

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

Christophe Baron of Cayuse made the top red in the 2018 vintage, which was marked by a very hot summer.

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Standing Strong

Washington’s 2018 vintage delivers generous, structured reds from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2021, issue

Mendoza winery Trivento makes a range of noteworthy and affordable wines near the foot of the Andes mountain range, including Cabernet Sauvignon.

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8 Bold Argentine Cabernets for $16 or Less

New reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon values from Argentina's Mendoza and Cafayate Valley regions, up to 90 points

Kim Marcus

Aug 26, 2021

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10 Diverse Napa Valley Wines at 90+ Points

7 Outstanding French Wines for $30 or Less

10 Spirited Sonoma Zinfandels at 90+ Points

History in the Making

Demand And Supply

Style and Substance

7 Delectable Dolcettos for $22 or Less

Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany

Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

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8 Alluring Finger Lakes Rieslings for $20 or Less

Values Showdown

8 Thrilling California Sauvignon Blancs Under $20

Spanish Revival

Standing Strong

8 Bold Argentine Cabernets for $16 or Less

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