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Alexana's winery is in the Dundee Hills subappellation of Willamette Valley.

8 West Coast Whites to Taste the Summer Rainbow

It's spotlight on California, Oregon and Washington with these new reviews, from Chardonnay to Sauvignon Blanc and everything in between

Aaron Romano

Jul 22, 2019

Bodegas Naia is a go-to for refreshing whites that deliver great bang for buck.

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8 Spanish Whites from a Grape You Should Know

Verdejo should be in your summer wine roster. These newly reviewed examples, all under $15, show why

Thomas Matthews

Jul 18, 2019

We have some eclectic wine picks for you today, including a Sangiovese rosé from Ferrari-Carano.

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9 Under-$20 California Bargains

These newly released bottlings offer variety and value

Tim Fish

Jul 15, 2019

Sitting and sipping <i>en terrasse</i> is a French sport.

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8 Vins Français to Celebrate Bastille Day

These new reviews of French wines will have you chanting, "Vive la France!"

Cassia Schifter

Jul 11, 2019

Buehler's 2016 Zin is the highest scoring wine in this report.

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8 Underdog California Zinfandels

You should be looking to these areas for great-value Zins. Here are some newly reviewed bottlings to give you a taste

Tim Fish

Jul 8, 2019

From left: Penley owner Ang Tolley, winemaker Kate Goodman and owner Bec Tolley. The winery released an outstanding Cabernet from Coonawarra.

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Making Waves

Australian vintners navigate a changing marketplace with a wide range of distinctive wines

MaryAnn Worobiec

Aug 31, 2019

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Catching a Break

Washington’s 2016 vintage yields refined, vibrant reds as Mother Nature dials back the heat

Tim Fish

Aug 31, 2019

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9 Star-Spangled Awesome Wines for July 4

Toast the nation's birthday with these newly reviewed red and white wines from the U.S. of A.

Augustus Weed

Jul 1, 2019

Giant Steps, based in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, made one of this report’s top-rated Pinot Noirs, an emerging category in Australia, in addition to an outstanding single-vineyard Syrah in an elegant style.

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Aug 31, 2019

Todd Alexander of Force Majeure achieved success with the powerful fruit of the Red Mountain appellation with a classic-rated Southern Rhône–style blend in the 2016 vintage.

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Alphabetical Guide to Washington Reds

Aug 31, 2019

Stadt Krems has two great-value 2018s in this lineup, a Grüner Veltliner and a Riesling.

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8 Austrian Wines of Many Notes

Discover everything the country has to offer with these new reviews, from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling to Zweigelt and rosé

Aleks Zecevic

Jun 27, 2019

Morgan Twain-Peterson and his father, Joel Peterson, in Bedrock Vineyard

Exploring Wine with Tim Fish

Heritage Zinfandels: A Bedrock Vineyard Vertical Tasting

Looking back on nearly a decade of winemaking from this historic Sonoma Valley vineyard

Tim Fish

Jun 24, 2019

Hahn is a pioneer in Monterey, having pushed for the creation of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, which was granted in 1991.

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9 Chardonnays from Up and Down California

There's diversity in the Golden State's signature white grape, as these new reviews attest

Aaron Romano

Jun 24, 2019

Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Stirring the Lees with James Molesworth

Ridge Through the Ages: A Monte Bello Retrospective

A vertical tasting of the Monte Bello cuvée back to 1968 yields a bonanza of classic-scoring California Cabernets

James Molesworth

Jun 20, 2019

Philippe and Charles Bieler contemplate this year's rosés.

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9 Gateway Rosés from Provence

These newly reviewed wines are benchmarks that you'll easily find on the shelves at your local retailer

Cassia Schifter

Jun 20, 2019

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Sep 9, 2019

Quiz: Behold Burgundy

Sep 13, 2019

John Legend at Raymond Vineyards in Napa

John Legend's 'Perfect Mix' in Wine

Oct 31, 2019

September is here: Are you ready for some football/harvest?!

Your Definitive Guide to NFL Wines and Winemakers

Sep 12, 2019

Omar Khan and his wife, Leslie, at a charity wine auction—one lawsuit accuses her of helping him cheat investors.

A Wine Ponzi Scheme Targeted Powerful Enophiles, Clients Allege

Sep 9, 2019

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Sep 9, 2019

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Sep 13, 2019

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Brianne Garrett

Oct 31, 2019

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Sep 12, 2019

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8 West Coast Whites to Taste the Summer Rainbow

8 Spanish Whites from a Grape You Should Know

9 Under-$20 California Bargains

8 Vins Français to Celebrate Bastille Day

8 Underdog California Zinfandels

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9 Star-Spangled Awesome Wines for July 4

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8 Austrian Wines of Many Notes

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Ridge Through the Ages: A Monte Bello Retrospective

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