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Steffen Christmann and his daughter Sophie represent the seventh and eighth generations of the family business.

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The Idig vineyard in Pfalz has produced wines of purity, elegance and energy for hundreds of years

Dec 6, 2019

Penfolds, famous for its Shiraz bottlings, has been making wine in Australia since 1844.

7 Syrahs and Blends from Around the World

Impressive reds up to 92 points spanning seven winemaking regions

Dec 5, 2019

Wittmann's vineyards in Rheinhessen are harvested by hand.

10 Vintages of Top German Rieslings: Wittmann

The Morstein vineyard is one of the most prized parcels in the Rheinhessen region

Dec 4, 2019

Pagani Ranch vineyards are a prime source for old-vine Zinfandel in Sonoma Valley.

9 California Zinfandels for $25 or Less

New reviews of zesty Zins from around the Golden State offering plenty of flavor and value

Dec 2, 2019

Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz makes acclaimed Rieslings from some of the Pfalz region's top vineyards.

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10 Vintages of Top German Rieslings: Ökonomierat Rebholz

In Germany’s Pfalz region, the storied Kastanienbusch vineyard is home to Rebholz’ flagship cuvée

Aleks Zecevic

Dec 2, 2019

Turley's certified organic Dragon Vineyard sits atop Napa's Howell Mountain.

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9 California Wines for the Thanksgiving Table at 90+ Points

New reviews of Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more

Aaron Romano

Nov 25, 2019

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United States of Bubbly

The latest releases from domestic producers offer plenty of holiday cheer

Tim Fish

Dec 31, 2019

Bodega Catena Zapata’s Adrianna Vineyard is the source of a distinctive classic-scoring Malbec released by the trailblazing producer.

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Malbec's New Heights

Single-vineyard wines up the ante for Argentina's signature red

Kim Marcus

Dec 31, 2019

Several Duboeuf bottlings are among this year's best Beaujolais Nouveaus.

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Come Hail or High Tariffs, 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau Arrives

12 wines reviewed reveal Gamays of classic character and charm

Gillian Sciaretta

Nov 21, 2019

Dominio Mano a Mano's Venta La Ossa is the highest scoring wine under $20 of this selection.

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10 Spanish Reds to Beat the Cold

Hunker down with these newly reviewed Tempranillo-based wines

Thomas Matthews

Nov 21, 2019

Benziger was founded in 1980 and is based in Sonoma Valley, making a wide variety of wines from different grapes.

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9 Wines that Are Sonoma Strong

Explore the many sides of Sonoma with these new reviews of California Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more

Augustus Weed

Nov 18, 2019

Laurent Gruet, winemaker at New Mexico’s Gruet Winery.

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Dec 31, 2019

Piattelli, located in the Cafayate Valley, is a consistent source of values from Argentina’s leading grapes.

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Alphabetical Guide to Argentina

Dec 31, 2019

Luciano Sandrone is a family-owned winery that celebrated 40 years in 2017.

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10 Stellar Piedmont Reds at 90+ Points

Barolo and Barbaresco for $50 or less, great-value Barbera and more new reviews from Italy

Bruce Sanderson

Nov 14, 2019

Ponzi focuses on the Chehalem Mountains AVA of the Willamette Valley.

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9 Oregon Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

These new reviews of 2016s and 2017s from Willamette Valley offer excitement aplenty

Tim Fish

Nov 11, 2019

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Top 100 of 2019: The Year's Most Exciting Wines

Nov 18, 2019

The good grape juice: Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro convene over Gabbiano Chianti in a scene in The Irishman.

I Heard You Paint Teeth: The Wine Cameos in 'The Irishman'

Dec 4, 2019

Chef Daniel Humm's Davies and Brook occupies a space in Claridge's, a hotel that dates back more than 200 years.

An Exclusive Peek at the Wine List for Eleven Madison Park's Upcoming London Sibling

Dec 4, 2019

100 Top Values — holiday party scene with wine

100 Top Values: Great Wines for $25 or Less

Dec 3, 2019

Prime Steakhouse is a Best of Award of Excellence-winning restaurant in Las Vegas by Jean-Georges Vongerichten

14 Best Bets for Casino Dining

Dec 5, 2019

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Alerts when your favorite types of wines are added to the database

Top 100 of 2019: The Year's Most Exciting Wines

Nov 18, 2019

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Dec 4, 2019

Turning Tables

An Exclusive Peek at the Wine List for Eleven Madison Park's Upcoming London Sibling

Julie Harans

Dec 4, 2019

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100 Top Values: Great Wines for $25 or Less

Dec 3, 2019

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7 Syrahs and Blends from Around the World

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9 California Wines for the Thanksgiving Table at 90+ Points

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10 Spanish Reds to Beat the Cold

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