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The Bourgeois family of winery Henri Bourgeois has worked vineyards in France's Loire Valley for 10 generations, primarily in the hills of Sancerre.

9 Global Sauvignon Blancs Up to 91 Points

Sauvignon Blanc's diverse styles are on display in these new reviews of wines from New Zealand, France, South Africa and Chile

Oct 15, 2020

To create Domaine Belargus, businessman Ivan Massonnat (left) bought the Anjou estate of vintner Jo Pithon and enlisted him as a consultant. Launched in 2018, Belargus is already finding success, with six outstanding Chenins this year.

Alphabetical Guide to the Loire Valley

From the Nov 15, 2020, issue

Adobe Road sources Cabernet from the Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard.

Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet

From the Nov 15, 2020, issue

Marqués de Cáceres, in Rioja's La Rioja Alta subregion, is well-regarded for its affordable Tempranillo and Viura wines.

8 Stunning Riojas for $23 or Less

These new reviews of value reds from the top Spanish region show Tempranillo's impressive quality and affordability

Oct 29, 2020

The team at Whitehall Lane harvests Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon vineyards throughout the Rutherford AVA.

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10 Refreshing California Sauvignon Blancs Up to 91 Points

New reviews of 2019 Sauvignon Blancs from Napa, Sonoma and Lake County that offer value and diversity

MaryAnn Worobiec

Oct 26, 2020

The Bouchard Père et Fils lineup ranges from affordable Bourgognes to top-flight <em>grands crus</em>.

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8 Satisfying Burgundy Values

These new reviews of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay show off Burgundy's potential for impressive values from top domaines

Eszter Balogh

Oct 22, 2020

The mountainside vineyards of Nino Negri

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Valtellina's Distinctive Nebbiolos

Alpine viticulture succeeds with Piedmont’s noble grape

Alison Napjus

From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

Piero Antinori (left) and Renzo Cotarella

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A vertical of all 39 vintages of Antinori’s Tignanello underscores the pedigree of this modern classic

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

Some of the top-scoring Tuscan wines of recent vintages

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The Power of Tuscany

Italy's premier region delivers a wealth of great wines, with the 2017 vintage capping a run of excellent harvests

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

La Crema explores cool-climate sites along the West Coast, including the vineyards that produce its fresh and direct Pinot Noir value from Sonoma Coast.

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13 Diverse Sonoma Values for $40 or Less

New reviews of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel from Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Dry Creek Valley and more, up to 91 points

Aaron Romano

Oct 19, 2020

Korbel has been been making sparkling wines in the Russian River Valley since 1882, and its winemakers continues to place emphasis on value and consistency.

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11 Vibrant California Bubblies

New reviews of exciting Golden State sparkling wines from Napa, Sonoma and beyond, up to 91 points

Tim Fish

Oct 12, 2020

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From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

Mazzei export manager Giovanni Mazzei (left) walks with his wife, Lara, and their two sons at his family's Fonterutoli estate in Castellina in Chianti, where a 15-year-long project to cultivate Il Caggio has come to fruition with a classic-rated 2015 red.

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From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

Masseria Li Veli was founded in the 19th century by Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco, but was purchased in 1999 by the Falvo family of Tuscan winery Avignonesi.

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8 Enticing Southern Italian Wines

The allures of southern Italy shine in these new reviews of red and white wine from Sicily, Puglia, Campania and beyond

Alison Napjus

Oct 8, 2020

Neyers' Conn Valley ranch has been farmed sustainably since 1998, and became the source of Merlot and Cabernet for the winery's Left Bank bottling with the 2014 vintage.

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9 Winning Napa Merlots Up to 92 Points

These new reviews show off Merlot's potential for impressive quality and value in Napa Valley

Kim Marcus

Oct 5, 2020

Jean Bousquet founded Domaine Bousquet in the high-altitude Uco Valley after vacationing there in 1990, and today it's run by his daughter Anne and her husband, Labid Al Ameri.

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8 Outstanding Argentine Reds

New reviews of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Mendoza and Salta, all scoring 90 points or more

Kim Marcus

Oct 1, 2020

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Oct 28, 2020

Shin (left) and Yuko Kibayashi; in the latest volumes of <i>The Drops of God</i>, the characters have adventures and misadventures in wine Down Under.

Wine Talk Video: The Authors of Bestselling Wine Graphic Novel 'The Drops of God'

Oct 27, 2020

Robin McBride, left, and Andréa McBride John learned from winemakers and grapegrowers as they started their company as a boutique import firm.

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Oct 27, 2020

Thomas Matthews (left) and Jeffery Lindenmuth

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Nov 15, 2020

Mark and Brian Canlis, going back to the drawing board again.

Elite Seattle Restaurant Canlis Transforms into 'Community College,' Offers Wine-and-Doritos Education

Oct 28, 2020

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9 Global Sauvignon Blancs Up to 91 Points

Alphabetical Guide to the Loire Valley

Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet

8 Stunning Riojas for $23 or Less

10 Refreshing California Sauvignon Blancs Up to 91 Points

8 Satisfying Burgundy Values

Valtellina's Distinctive Nebbiolos

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The Power of Tuscany

13 Diverse Sonoma Values for $40 or Less

11 Vibrant California Bubblies

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