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Established in 1961, Provence's Domaines Bunan offers a range of impressive wines, including rich rosé.

Enjoy the Warm Weather with These 8 Delicious French Rosés

New reviews of pinks from France's Provence, Rhône Valley and Languedoc regions, most priced less than $25

Jun 1, 2023

Hudson Vineyards produced several of this report's top-scoring Chardonnays.

Alphabetical Guide to California Chardonnay

From the Jul 31, 2023, issue

Jorge Ordóñez produced several of this report’s top wines and good values.

Alphabetical Guide to Spain

From the Jul 31, 2023, issue

Thorne & Daughters' John Seccombe, pictured here with his children, made one of this report's top Pinot Noir values.

Alphabetical Guide to South Africa

From the Jul 31, 2023, issue

Several grape varieties grow on the Rocca di Frassinello estate in Tuscany's Maremma subregion.

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10 Glorious Tuscan Wines Up to 92 Points

Discover one of Italy's leading regions with these new reviews of white, red and rosato wines, including Chianti Classico, Bolgheri and more, most priced $25 or less

Larry Rubin

May 25, 2023

The lawn at Tasmanian sparkling house Clover Hill

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Sparkling Personalities

We recommend 100 bubblies from around the world that bring a sense of celebration to any occasion

Alison Napjus

From the Jun 30, 2023, issue

Argiano’s Bernardino Sani took advantage of 2018’s cooler, wetter conditions to make a highly rated Brunello, a single-vineyard bottling from limestone-rich soils.

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Old-School Brunello

The fresh, vibrant 2018s from Montalcino are a throwback to cooler vintages

Bruce Sanderson

From the Jun 30, 2023, issue

Bethel Heights’ estate vineyards in Eola-Amity Hills yielded a range of outstanding Pinot Noirs in the 2021 vintage.

Tasting Reports

Oregon Returns to Form

The state's vintners smile as 2021 delivers vibrant reds on the heels of struggles with 2020

Tim Fish

From the Jun 30, 2023, issue

Macrostie taps vineyards throughout California's North Bay for its noteworthy Pinot Noirs.

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8 Outstanding 2021 California Pinot Noirs

New reviews of reds from Sonoma, Mendocino and Monterey, all scoring at least 90 points

Aaron Romano

May 22, 2023

Founded in 1999, Martinborough's Escarpment is a pioneer winery for New Zealand Pinot Noir.

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8 Fresh New Zealand Wines at 90+ Points

Impressive Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs are the stars of these new reviews

MaryAnn Worobiec

May 18, 2023

More than 85 wineries use grapes from the Sangiacomo family, who farm vines in acclaimed appellations such as Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap and Sonoma Valley.

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8 Stunning Sonoma Chardonnays at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated whites from acclaimed California terroirs

Aaron Romano

May 15, 2023

There are seemingly endless options when choosing a rosé for a Mother's Day toast.

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15 Lovely Rosés for Mother's Day

Find the right wine to celebrate mom with these new reviews of pinks from Provence, Sonoma, Willamette Valley and beyond, all priced $30 or less

Collin Dreizen

May 11, 2023

Cline Cellars makes a range of wines in Contra Costa County, including a fresh and crisp Mourvèdre rosé.

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8 Lively Rhône-Style Wines from California

Syrah, Viognier and more feature in these new reviews of Golden State white, red and rosé wines up to 93 points

Tim Fish

May 8, 2023

Hillick & Hobbs harvests Riesling grapes from choice vineyards on New York's Seneca Lake.

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8 Charming Finger Lakes Rieslings for $35 or Less

Discover this New York region and its 2021 vintage with these new reviews of delicious white wines up to 91 points

Larry Rubin

May 4, 2023

Domaine Huet's sparkling Vouvray is one of the top values in this report.

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Alphabetical Guide to Global Sparkling Wine

From the Jun 30, 2023, issue

Soléna's site-specific Hyland Vineyard bottling is one of the top 2020s in this report.

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Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

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