Tasting Highlights

8 Festive Value Wines for the Holidays

To complement your holiday dinners and online toasts, our editors have picked these new reviews of affordable wines from California, France, Italy and beyond

• Gillian Sciaretta

Dec 17, 2020

Tasting Reports

California Merlot’s Starring Role

This rich red takes the lead in a range of outstanding bottlings from recent vintages

• Kim Marcus

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Merlot

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Tasting Highlights

9 Napa and Sonoma Gems at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and more

• Aaron Romano

Dec 14, 2020

Tasting Highlights

9 Chardonnay Values to Explore the World

Discover these new reviews of diverse Chardonnays from California, France, Italy and Chile

• Gillian Sciaretta

Dec 10, 2020

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Emerging Red Varieties in California

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Tasting Reports

Reds on the Rise

California winemakers explore alternative grapes in emerging regions

• MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Tasting Highlights

12 West Coast Whites Up to 91 Points

New reviews of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and more from California and Washington

• MaryAnn Worobiec

Dec 7, 2020

Tasting Reports

Brighter Days

The Champagne region gives reason to celebrate, with a range of styles and outstanding wines from multiple vintages

• Alison Napjus

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Champagne

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Tasting Highlights

9 Exciting Côtes du Rhônes Under $20

New reviews of generous reds and whites that show off the Rhône appellation's diverse styles

• James Molesworth

Dec 3, 2020

Tasting Highlights

12 Spirited California Zinfandels

New reviews of bold Zinfandels from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and beyond, up to 91 points

• Tim Fish

Nov 30, 2020

Tasting Highlights

10 Vibrant Oregon Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding 2018 and 2017 Pinot Noirs from top wineries in Willamette Valley

• Tim Fish

Nov 23, 2020

Tasting Reports

2020 Beaujolais Nouveau: Celebrating Bright Wines in a Dim Year

9 wines reviewed reveal Gamays of lively character with ripe fruit flavors

• Gillian Sciaretta

Nov 19, 2020

Tasting Highlights

9 Delicious Wines for Thanksgiving

To help you plan your Thanksgiving pairings, our editors have selected these new reviews of impressive wines from California, France, Italy and beyond

• Gillian Sciaretta

Nov 19, 2020