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A rare snowfall blankets the wintertime vineyards of Château Latour, whose 2018 grand vin is the year’s top-rated wine.

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The Great Escape

Bordeaux surmounts an erratic growing season in 2018 to deliver an excellent crop of wines

James Molesworth

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Nicolas-Jay’s newly built winery lies on 53 acres in the Willamette Valley’s Dundee Hills.

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Oregon’s Long-Lived Pinot Noirs

The 2018s are built for the cellar

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

The Veneto region's rolling hills are a source for many Proseccos.

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7 Alluring Proseccos for Valentine's Day

Add extra romance to your holiday with these Italian sparkling wines, all priced at $22 or less

Alison Napjus

Feb 11, 2021

Wine grapes have been growing on the Murrieta's Well property since the late 19th century.

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10 Exciting California Wines Up to 91 Points

New reviews of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and more from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Monterey and more

Aaron Romano

Feb 8, 2021

Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from select vineyards in New Zealand's Marlborough region.

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8 New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs Under $20

New reviews of mouthwatering Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs up to 90 points

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 4, 2021

Amador County's Terra d'Oro winery was established in 1970.

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13 Value Wines to Explore California

New reviews of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and more from Napa, Sonoma and beyond, up to 91 points

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 1, 2021

Jon Bergström makes a range of site-specific Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays at his Willamette Valley winery, sourced from multiple estate vineyards across the region.

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From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Château Pavie occupies a prime spot on St.-Emilion's limestone plateau, with over 100 acres of south-facing vineyards that yielded the Right Bank's highest-scoring wine in 2018.

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From the Mar 31, 2021, issue

Viñedos Terranoble has focused on Carmenère since the 1990s, but it also makes Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Carignan.

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9 Chilean Cabernet and Carmenère Values

New reviews of bold Chilean reds up to 91 points, all priced at $20 or less

Kim Marcus

Jan 28, 2021

Coast Range Estate in Yamhill-Carlton is one of three sources for Trisaetum's 2018 Pinot Noir.

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11 Outstanding Oregon Pinot Noirs

New reviews of 2018 Pinot Noirs from Willamette Valley, up to 92 points

Tim Fish

Jan 25, 2021

Friuli's Livio Felluga estate was founded in the 1950s, and today includes nearly 400 acres of vineyards.

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11 Mouthwatering Northeastern Italian Whites

New reviews of exciting Pinot Grigios, plus Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner and more, up to 91 points

Alison Napjus

Jan 21, 2021

Located on Bordeaux's Right Bank, St.-Emilion's vineyards are a source for famed wines and terrific values.

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8 Exciting Bordeaux Values Up to 90 Points

Get a taste of Bordeaux's 2018 vintage with these new reviews of impressive reds at $25 or less

James Molesworth

Jan 14, 2021

Vincent Avril in the vineyards of his leading Southern Rhône domaine, Clos des Papes, whose 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the year's top wines.

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North and South

Both regions of France’s Rhône Valley share in the success of the 2018 vintage

James Molesworth

From the Feb 28, 2021, issue

Jean-Luc Colombo, accompanied by his dog Fitou, produces highly rated Northern Rhônes alongside some of the region's best values.

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From the Feb 28, 2021, issue

Steep terraced vineyards rise above historic Port house Quinta do Vesuvio, whose 2018 bottling captures the racy character of the vintage.

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The Port Runneth Over

The outstanding 2018 harvest adds to the many great bottles now in the market

James Molesworth

From the Feb 28, 2021, issue

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