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King Estate uses grapes from its 465 acres in southern Willamette Valley to make noteworthy Pinot Noirs.

12 Affordable U.S. Pinot Noirs Up to 90 Points

New reviews of impressive Pinot Noirs from California, Oregon and New York, all priced $35 or less

May 10, 2021

The barrel room at San Felice winery in Tuscany

Vigorello: The Evolution of a Super Tuscan

San Felice’s dual focus kept its super Tuscan strong while respecting the Chianti Classico tradition and changing regulations; a vertical tasting of Vigorello back to 1969 reveals classic quality over decades of transformation

May 7, 2021

Spitz is one of several villages in Austria's Wachau region where Domäne Wachau harvests Grüner Veltliner.

8 Delicious Grüner Veltliners Under $20

New reviews of expressive white wines from Austria, up to 91 points

May 6, 2021

Italy approved an entirely new wine category from the Prosecco DOC last year, a rosé version to complement the region’s hugely successful whites. The first examples, from the 2019 and 2020 vintages, are already arriving in the U.S.

Alphabetical Guide to Global Sparklers

From the Jun 30, 2021, issue

Harvest arrives at Ridge Vineyards, a Zinfandel pioneer whose first bottlings of the grape date to the 1960s. This historic producer thrived in both the 2018 and 2019 vintages, producing highly rated wines from both Sonoma and Paso Robles.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel

From the Jun 30, 2021, issue

Roar uses several prime vineyards in Santa Lucia Highlands, including Sierra Mar, one of the highest-altitude vineyards in the region.

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12 Outstanding California Wines for Mother’s Day

New reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more from Napa, Sonoma, Carneros and beyond, all earning 90 points or more

Aaron Romano

May 3, 2021

Llopart has produced sparkling wine since 1887, and today the winery uses decades-old vines.

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8 Exciting Spanish Sparklers Under $27

New reviews of impressive Cavas and rosé bubbly from Spain, up to 90 points

Gillian Sciaretta

Apr 29, 2021

Elk Cove was founded in 1974, and its vineyards span 380 acres in northern Willamette Valley

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12 Vibrant White Wines from Oregon and Washington

New reviews of exciting Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and more from the Pacific Northwest, up to 92 points

Tim Fish

Apr 26, 2021

Château d'Aqueria is one of Tavel's largest wineries, and makes rosés from vineyards throughout the appellation.

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9 Quaffable Tavel Rosés Up to 90 Points

New reviews of expressive pink wines from France's Southern Rhône Valley, all priced at $25 or less

James Molesworth

Apr 22, 2021

Domaine des Lambrays owns 98 percent of the Clos des Lambrays grand cru Pinot Noir vineyard in Burgundy.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Discovering the Secrets of Clos des Lambrays

Domaine des Lambrays director Jacques Devauges explores the Burgundy grand cru’s micro-terroirs; a preview tasting of the 2019 Lambrays barrel samples reveals delicate, refined Pinot Noirs

Bruce Sanderson

Apr 20, 2021

Hanzell's primary wine style has endured for 60 years, and favors elegance and restraint.

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13 Diverse California Values Up to 91 Points

New reviews of impressive Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and more from Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and beyond

Aaron Romano

Apr 19, 2021

Chianti's Castello di Volpaia was built within the hillside village of Volpaia in the 1970s.

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8 Delectable Chianti Classicos Up to 92 Points

New reviews of rich and complex Italian reds from Tuscany

Bruce Sanderson

Apr 15, 2021

Ramey’s Westside Farms estate vineyard is a primary source for the winery’s Russian River Valley Chardonnay.

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10 Outstanding California Chardonnays

New reviews of white wines from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and beyond, all earning 90 points or more

Aaron Romano

Apr 12, 2021

While Emilio Moro is well-known for its powerful reds, the estate also makes rich and fresh whites in Spain's Bierzo region.

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10 Delicious Spanish Whites for $24 or Less

New reviews of impressive Albariño, Verdejo, Grenache Blanc and more up to 90 points

Gillian Sciaretta

Apr 8, 2021

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Quality and Quantity: Produttori del Barbaresco's 2016 Single-Vineyard Riservas

The cooperative's 2016 Nebbiolo riservas are the best yet among a recent run of excellent vintages

Bruce Sanderson

Apr 7, 2021

Shafer’s winemaker Elias Fernandez harvests the Syrah grapes for Relentless from an estate vineyard located south of the winery, in the white powdery soils in the mountains east of the valley.

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Open Range

Led by Syrah, California Rhônes expand the map for distinctive reds

Tim Fish

From the May 31, 2021, issue

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12 Affordable U.S. Pinot Noirs Up to 90 Points

Vigorello: The Evolution of a Super Tuscan

8 Delicious Grüner Veltliners Under $20

Alphabetical Guide to Global Sparklers

Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel

12 Outstanding California Wines for Mother’s Day

8 Exciting Spanish Sparklers Under $27

12 Vibrant White Wines from Oregon and Washington

9 Quaffable Tavel Rosés Up to 90 Points

Discovering the Secrets of Clos des Lambrays

13 Diverse California Values Up to 91 Points

8 Delectable Chianti Classicos Up to 92 Points

10 Outstanding California Chardonnays

10 Delicious Spanish Whites for $24 or Less

Quality and Quantity: Produttori del Barbaresco's 2016 Single-Vineyard Riservas

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