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Ameplos Cellars' devotes most of its Sta. Rita Hills estate to Pinot Noir, resulting in noteworthy red wines.

10 Central Coast Charmers Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more from California’s Central Coast, featuring many prices under $40

Aaron Romano

Sep 27, 2021

Jean-Christophe, Lionel and Arnaud Bourgeois in the vineyards of Henri Bourgeois in Sancerre where Sauvignon Blanc reigns.

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Alphabetical Guide to the Loire Valley

From the Nov 15, 2021, issue

The 2018 vintage offered a combination of both fruit- and terroir-driven elements as well as amazing consistency across the board, effectively making it the highest-rated vintage ever for the region.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet

From the Nov 15, 2021, issue

Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel makes noteworthy Tempranillos from its nearly 200 acres of vineyards in Spain's Ribera del Duero region.

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7 Charming Spanish Reds for $30 or Less

Explore Spain with these new reviews of affordable Tempranillo, Garnacha and more from Ribera del Duero and beyond, up to 91 points

Thomas Matthews

Sep 23, 2021

Winery Castello di Amorosa's Tuscan-style castle and Sangiovese wines are tributes to the Italian heritage of its founder, Dario Sattui.

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10 Diverse Napa Valley Wines at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and more up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Sep 20, 2021

Based in an eco-friendly building made of hemp bricks, Château Maris has been a leading winery both for sustainable winemaking and for Languedoc-Roussillon.

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7 Outstanding French Wines for $30 or Less

Explore France with these new reviews of affordable Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and more from Burgundy, the Rhône Valley and beyond, up to 91 points

James Molesworth

Sep 16, 2021

Seghesio taps more than 150 vineyard lots throughout Sonoma County for its noteworthy Zinfandel.

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10 Spirited Sonoma Zinfandels at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California reds from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and beyond, up to 92 points

Tim Fish

Sep 13, 2021

Sabrina, Riccardo and Antonietta Tedeschi oversee the estate founded by their father, where Monte Olmi vineyard marks the site that first yielded a single-vineyard Amarone.

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History in the Making

Amarone, northern Italy’s flagship red, shines with harmonious examples based on a rich tradition

Alison Napjus

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Cloudy Bay winery is one of New Zealand’s most popular brands in the U.S. for its high quality Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

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Demand And Supply

New Zealand wines continue to excite, but winemakers face a grape shortage

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

While recent vintages in Tuscany are markedly different in style, they offer consistently high quality across key regions and grape varieties.

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Style and Substance

The current range of Tuscan wines delivers quality in different expressions

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Winery G.D. Vajra holds about 150 acres of vineyards throughout Piedmont, with a portion devoted to Dolcetto.

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7 Delectable Dolcettos for $22 or Less

New reviews of affordable and impressive red wines from Italy's Piedmont region, up to 90 points

Alison Napjus

Sep 9, 2021

Laura Bianchi has carried on the winemaking tradition of her father, Fabrizio, at their family estate, Castello di Monsanto, which pioneered the production of single-vineyard Chianti Classico in the 1960s with its Il Poggio bottling.

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Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Erica Crawford of Loveblock is experimenting with natural alternatives to sulfur additions, including antioxidant teas. She is also concerned about vintners’ ability to absorb rising costs.

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Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

The vineyards that produce Amarone spread out across the valleys of Valpolicella.

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Alphabetical Guide to Amarone

From the Oct 31, 2021, issue

Focused on Riesling, winery Keuka Lake Vineyards has helped bring attention to Finger Lakes wines since the 1990s.

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8 Alluring Finger Lakes Rieslings for $20 or Less

The New York region's diverse styles are on display in these new reviews of white wines up to 90 points

James Molesworth

Sep 2, 2021

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