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For generations, Domaine Henri Bourgeois has made wine from some of Sancerre's finest vineyard sites.

8 Outstanding Loire Whites Up to 93 Points

Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Vouvray star in these new reviews of French Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc at 90 points or more

Sep 22, 2022

Robin and Andréa McBride, whose McBride Sisters label made several top wines in this report

Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

From the Nov 15, 2022, issue

St. Helena winery Corison, which experienced cooler weather in 2019, produced three of this report’s top-rated wines.

Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet

From the Nov 15, 2022, issue

Talley Vineyards has helped bring attention to Paso Robles' San Luis Obispo Coast and its noteworthy Pinot Noirs.

12 Enchanting California Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points

New reviews of Golden State reds from Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Monterey and beyond, including several values priced $30 or less

Sep 19, 2022

Founded in 1995, Planeta makes noteworthy wines from its five wineries across Sicily, including an impressive Chardonnay.

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8 Enticing Sicilian Wines Up to 92 Points

Chardonnay, Nero d'Avola and more are featured in these new reviews of impressive wines from Etna and beyond, most priced $30 or less

Alison Napjus

Sep 15, 2022

Tzora was founded in 1993 in the Judean Hills and is the source of two outstanding wines in this report.

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A Bright Outlook for Israel

With a new focus on Rhône grapes and white wines, winemakers forge an exciting future for this emerging wine region

Kristen Bieler

From the Oct 15, 2022, issue

A longer season in 2019 gave Denner winemaker Anthony Yount the hang time required to produce expressive, flavorful reds.

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California Rhônes

Paso Robles and Santa Barbara take center stage on the Central Coast

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2022, issue

Spanish winemakers offer an astonishing range of styles for every palate and budget.

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The Diversity of Spain

The country’s major wine regions each offer distinct styles and flavors

Alison Napjus

From the Oct 15, 2022, issue

Greg Harrington and the Gramercy Cellars team specialize in French grape varieties in Washington's Walla Walla Valley, with impressive results.

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8 Bordeaux-Style Reds from California and Washington

Discover the West Coast's Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and blends with these new reviews of impressive reds up to 92 points

Tim Fish

Sep 12, 2022

Founded in 1849, Yalumba has helped establish Australia's Barossa Valley as a leading wine region.

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8 Australian Gems Up to 94 Points

Head Down Under with these new reviews of impressive Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz and more, with plenty of values priced $22 or less

April Louis

Sep 8, 2022

Domaine Laroche is among a handful of Chablis producers that excelled in the 2020 vintage, despite the year's dry conditions.

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Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

Elisabetta Geppetti of Fattoria Le Pupille, which made one of this report's top-rated wines.

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Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

Among its celebrated wines, Piedmont's G.D. Vajra produces an exceptional Barolo value.

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8 Piedmont Showstoppers Up to 92 Points

Barolo, Barbera, Gavi and more are featured in these new reviews of impressive Italian wines, most priced less than $25

Bruce Sanderson

Sep 1, 2022

Founded in 1849, Yalumba is one of Australia's oldest wineries and produces a range of bottlings, including noteworthy Shiraz.

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15 Outstanding Labor Day Delights Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and more from France, Italy, California and beyond, with many wines priced $30 or less

Aaron Romano

Aug 29, 2022

Founded in 1977, Château de Pibarnon has helped enhance the worldwide reputation of French rosé.

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7 Fresh Provence Rosés Up to 92 Points

Find a summertime sipper with these new reviews of refreshing pinks from southern France, most priced $30 or less

Kristen Bieler

Aug 25, 2022

Founded in 1982, Rex Hill is one of Oregon's leading wineries, and has been owned by A to Z Wineworks winery and NBA coach Gregg Popovich since 2007.

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7 Expressive Oregon Chardonnays Up to 92 Points

Oregon's star white grape shines in these new reviews of wines from Willamette Valley and beyond, most priced less than $35

April Louis

Aug 22, 2022

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8 Outstanding Loire Whites Up to 93 Points

Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

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12 Enchanting California Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points

8 Enticing Sicilian Wines Up to 92 Points

A Bright Outlook for Israel

California Rhônes

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8 Australian Gems Up to 94 Points

Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

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8 Piedmont Showstoppers Up to 92 Points

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