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Alphonse Mellot Jr. and Sr., whose domaine dates to 1513, label their wines based on specific parcels.

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Alphabetical Guide to Sancerre

From the Dec 15, 2022, issue

Historic Champagne house Pol Roger made a trio of outstanding wines from the 2015 vintage, which has the potential to be one of the top years of the decade.

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Alphabetical Guide to Champagne

From the Dec 15, 2022, issue

Winemaker Bibiana González Rave crafts reasonably priced wines for her Alma de Cattleya label, including noteworthy Sonoma Pinot Noir.

Tasting Highlights

10 Terrific California Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points

New reviews of impressive reds from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and beyond, most priced less than $40

April Louis

Oct 17, 2022

Following the spectacular 2018 vintage, the outstanding 2019s give California Cabernet lovers a bounty of great wines to choose from.

Tasting Reports

The Wonder Years

With the 97-point 2019 vintage, Napa Cabernet fills the market with exceptional wines

James Molesworth

From the Nov 15, 2022, issue

Led by winemaker Erica Crawford, Loveblock has built a reputation for excellence in New Zealand's Marlborough region.

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12 Outstanding Reds for Autumn Sipping

Get ready for the cooler weather with these new reviews of Pinot Noir, Syrah and more from California, France, Italy and beyond, all rated 90 points or more

Larry Rubin

Oct 13, 2022

Located in the Italian Alps, Rotari's vineyards are planted in an ideally cool and breezy climate to grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for sparkling wines.

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8 Exciting Global Bubblies at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated sparkling wines from France, Italy, California and Australia, priced $50 or less

Aaron Romano

Oct 10, 2022

Finca Decero's Remolinos Vineyard in Mendoza's Agrelo district yielded one of this report's top-value Malbecs.

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Alphabetical Guide to Argentina

From the Nov 30, 2022, issue

Based in the village of Gigondas, Château de Saint Cosme is one of the Southern Rhône's leading names.

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8 Côtes du Rhône Stunners Up to 92 Points

Explore France's Southern Rhône Valley with these new reviews of impressive reds, most priced less than $30

Kristen Bieler

Oct 6, 2022

Dusted Valley's 67-acre Southwind estate vineyard is a prime source for the winery's noteworthy Walla Walla Valley reds.

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7 Stellar Washington Reds at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah priced $36 or less, up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Oct 3, 2022

Friuli–Venezia-Giulia's Livio Felluga produces a range of acclaimed wines, including an impressive Pinot Grigio value.

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10 Global Values at 90+ Points

Discover a world of value wines with these new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Cabernet and more from California, France, Italy and beyond, all priced $30 or less

Larry Rubin

Sep 29, 2022

Browne uses grapes from vineyards across Washington state for its noteworthy red and white wines, including its impressive Chardonnay.

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8 Exciting West Coast Chardonnays Up to 92 Points

New reviews of whites from California's Russian River Valley and Washington's Columbia Valley, many priced $32 or less

April Louis

Sep 26, 2022

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

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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

Kristen Bieler

Sep 22, 2022

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

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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.

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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.

Tasting Highlights

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

April Louis

Sep 19, 2022

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