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In addition to well-known Cabernet, Chimney Rock also makes noteworthy whites, including a blend of Sauvignon Gris and Sauvignon Blanc.

10 Terrific Napa Values for $50 or Less

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and more up to 92 points, priced as low as $22

Aug 15, 2022

California Pinot Noir had a benchmark year in 2019, with successful bottlings across the state's major regions.

2019 California Pinot Noir

Producers’ experience, maturing vineyards and a diversity of terroirs lead to new heights

From the Sep 30, 2022, issue

The vineyards of San Felice in Castelnuovo Berardenga

Celebrating the Original Super Tuscans

Antinori’s Tignanello, Brancaia’s Il Blu and San Felice’s Vigorello shine in a retrospective vertical tasting

From the Sep 30, 2022, issue

With more than 180 vineyard acres at its disposal, Bodegas Fillaboa produces some of Spain's most celebrated Albariños.

8 Delectable Rías Baixas Albariños Up to 91 Points

New reviews of impressive wines made from one of Spain's signature white grapes, most priced $30 or less

Aug 11, 2022

Dry Creek Vineyard has 185 vineyard acres in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, including Endeavour Vineyard, a source of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.

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10 Diverse Sonoma Wines Up to 90 Points

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and more from leading Northern California appellations

April Louis

Aug 8, 2022

Tuscany's Mazzei family founded Zisola in southeast Sicily in 2003, not far from the city of Noto.

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8 Dazzling Sicilian Wines Up to 91 Points

Travel to Sicily with these new reviews of impressive white, rosé and red wines, most priced under $30

Alison Napjus

Aug 4, 2022

Established in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard is one of Napa's oldest wineries, and produces a range of wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon.

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8 Stunning Napa Cabernets Up to 92 Points

Explore the wonders of Napa Valley’s signature grape with these new reviews of 2019 Cabernet Sauvignons priced $50 or less

Aaron Romano

Aug 1, 2022

Based in Marlborough, Dog Point Vineyard uses organic farming techniques to make a variety of wines, including Chardonnay.

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8 Enticing New Zealand Wines Up to 92 Points

New reviews of delicious white and sparkling wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, most priced $25 or less

MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 28, 2022

Using exclusively estate-grown grapes, St. Supéry produces a range of noteworthy Napa wines, including Sauvignon Blanc.

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9 West Coast Values at 90+ Points

Explore California and Washington state with these new reviews of outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and more priced $28 or less

Aaron Romano

Jul 25, 2022

Founded by Terry and Mary Peabody in 1998, Craggy Range is a prolific producer of New Zealand wine, including Sauvignon Blanc.

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7 Global White Wine Values Up to 94 Points

Travel the world with these new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and more from California, Spain, New Zealand and beyond, all priced $35 or less

Larry Rubin

Jul 21, 2022

Donum, whose East Slope Vineyard features a giant steel sculpture of a heart and grazing sheep, produced a classic-rated Pinot Noir in 2019.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir

From the Sep 30, 2022, issue

Quivira makes a range of wines from vines in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, including noteworthy Sauvignon Blanc.

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10 Exciting California Sauvignon Blancs at 90+ Points

Explore the Golden State's diverse Sauvignon Blanc styles with these new reviews of outstanding wines from Napa, Sonoma and beyond, priced $35 or less

April Louis

Jul 18, 2022

With more than 400 acres of vineyards, Tuscany's Avignonesi is a leading producer of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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8 Outstanding Tuscan Reds for $30 or Less

Discover Tuscany with these new reviews of delectable and affordable Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more, up to 92 points

Bruce Sanderson

Jul 14, 2022

Duncan Savage, who made a 92-point Cinsault blend, calls 2020 “a pretty vintage” whose wines boast ample fruit and fine tannins.

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Alphabetical Guide to South Africa

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

Château d'Esclans is one of many estates proving that rosé can be serious, terroir-driven and even ageworthy.

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Alphabetical Guide to Provence Rosé

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

French rosé from Provence proves that pink wine can be serious, reflective of terroir and even ageworthy.

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The Serious Side of Rosé

In France's Provence region, top estates push quality to new heights, proving rosé can be a terroir-driven wine

Kristen Bieler

From the Aug 31, 2022, issue

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10 Terrific Napa Values for $50 or Less

2019 California Pinot Noir

Celebrating the Original Super Tuscans

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8 Dazzling Sicilian Wines Up to 91 Points

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Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir

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