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Mulderbosch, founded in 1989, is a leader in South Africa's Stellenbosch region.

9 Refreshing South African Whites for $25 or Less

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and more

Jan 23, 2020

Château Pédesclaux is a fifth-growth estate located in northern Pauillac.

10 Outstanding Bordeaux Values to Buy Now

New reviews of top-flight Cabernet- and Merlot-based blends from Pauillac, Margaux, St.-Emilion and Pomerol, all scoring 90 points or more and priced at $45 or less

Jan 16, 2020

Martin's Lane Naramata Ranch Vineyard in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley

After the Gold Rush

Canadian producers are ushering in a new era of quality north of the border

Feb 29, 2020

Wine & Soul’s Jorge Serôdio Borges and Sandra Tavares da Silva in their Douro vineyards

Seeing Double

Vintage Port lovers have a lot to choose from thanks to back-to-back years worthy of declaration

Feb 29, 2020

The higher elevation and cooler climate of Gigondas moderated the summer heat in 2017 to yield some of the Southern Rhône’s best wines from the vintage.

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Forging Ahead

The Southern Rhône overcomes a challenging spring in 2017 to produce outstanding wines, while the Northern Rhône delivers another classic vintage

James Molesworth

Feb 29, 2020

Sangiacomo Vineyard at the western base of Sonoma Mountain is one of Sojourn's prime sources for Pinot Noir.

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9 Winning California Pinot Noirs

The promising 2018 vintage shines, as do late arrivals from 2017, from Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Napa and beyond

Aaron Romano

Jan 13, 2020

Cave Spring managing partner Tom Pennachetti

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Alphabetical Guide to Canada

Feb 29, 2020

Since joining her family’s Port house, Quinta de la Rosa, in the late 1980s, Sophia Bergqvist has worked to raise quality at this small estate, producing one of its best bottlings ever in 2017.

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Alphabetical Guide to Port

Feb 29, 2020

Northern Rhône vintner Stéphane Ogier released a trove of high-scoring late-release 2015 reds from his network of vineyards in Côte-Rôtie, including a number of classic-rated bottlings.

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Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley

Feb 29, 2020

Bodegas Valdemar's wines are all sourced from estate vineyards, which span 670 acres in Rioja's three subregions.

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9 Outstanding Mature Reds from Rioja

New releases from 2016 back to 2010 showcase the ageability of the Spanish region's wines

Thomas Matthews

Jan 9, 2020

Winemaker Bibiana González Rave focuses on grapes from Sonoma and Napa for her Alma de Cattleya label.

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9 Remarkable California Rhônes at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and blends from the Golden State

Tim Fish

Jan 6, 2020

Cusumano was founded in 2001 by brothers Alberto and Diego Cusumano and today covers more than 1,000 acres of vines.

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8 Diverse Discoveries from Sicily

Reviews of Mediterranean reds from the volcanic island's Mount Etna and beyond

Alison Napjus

Jan 2, 2020

Hestan Vineyards in Napa Valley's eastern hills was founded in 2002 by cookware tycoon Stanley Cheng.

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9 Distinct California Merlots

Napa and Sonoma counties are in the driver’s seat for quality Merlot with these new reviews

Kim Marcus

Dec 30, 2019

Sparkling wines from Spain, France and Germany are great alternatives to Champagne at a fraction of the price.

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8 Bubblies for $20 or Less to Ring in 2020

A variety of festive sparklers from Spain, France and Germany

Natalie Crooks

Dec 26, 2019

Forge Cellars in New York's Finger Lakes specializes in dry Riesling using vineyards from around Seneca Lake

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8 Winter Whites from Around the U.S.

Explore a variety of grapes and styles with these newly reviewed white wines from California, Oregon and beyond

Aaron Romano

Dec 23, 2019

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Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

Jan 22, 2020

A case of Resting Beethoven Face on a monument at the Tiergarten at Berlin

Wine Killed Beethoven, Suggests Provocative New Research

Jan 23, 2020

Set phasers to sun: Data (Brent Spiner, left) and Picard (Patrick Stewart) catch some shade during filming at Sunstone Winery last spring.

Make It So: How a Not-So-French Vineyard Got Cast as Star Trek's 'Château Picard'

Jan 24, 2020

Drying out for a month is easy. Practicing moderation is a lifelong endeavor.

Dry January Is B.S. How About Moderation March?

Jan 24, 2020

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Jan 24, 2020

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

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Greater Life Expectancy

Shawn Zylberberg

Jan 22, 2020

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Wine Killed Beethoven, Suggests Provocative New Research

Collin Dreizen

Jan 23, 2020

Unfiltered

Make It So: How a Not-So-French Vineyard Got Cast as Star Trek's 'Château Picard'

Ben O'Donnell

Jan 24, 2020

Mixed Case: Opinion and Advice

Dry January Is B.S. How About Moderation March?

Mitch Frank

Jan 24, 2020

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9 Refreshing South African Whites for $25 or Less

10 Outstanding Bordeaux Values to Buy Now

After the Gold Rush

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9 Winning California Pinot Noirs

Alphabetical Guide to Canada

Alphabetical Guide to Port

Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley

9 Outstanding Mature Reds from Rioja

9 Remarkable California Rhônes at 90+ Points

8 Diverse Discoveries from Sicily

9 Distinct California Merlots

8 Bubblies for $20 or Less to Ring in 2020

8 Winter Whites from Around the U.S.

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