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Large oak barrels line the cellars of Ca’ Romé di Romano Marengo in Barbaresco, where the family-owned estate’s outstanding reds are produced from five distinctive crus in the heart of the Langhe.

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From the Apr 30, 2020, issue

Founded in 1975, De Loach Vineyards was one of the first wineries in Russian River Valley.

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9 Diverse California Chardonnays

New reviews of Golden State Chardonnays from Sonoma, Napa, Santa Barbara and beyond

Aaron Romano

Feb 24, 2020

Sineann bottles Pinot Noirs from vineyards around the world, including the 17-acre Pisa Terrace in New Zealand.

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9 Global Pinot Noirs for $30 or Less

Experience Pinot Noir's many styles from California, Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand and beyond

Collin Dreizen

Feb 20, 2020

Founded in 1874, Viña Tarapacá is one of the oldest wineries in the heart of Maipo Valley.

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8 Chilean Cabernet Values for $20 or Less

New reviews of diverse Cabernet Sauvignons from South America

Kim Marcus

Feb 13, 2020

Quivira notched two outstanding Sauvignon Blancs in this report, including one from its Wine Creek Ranch Vineyard in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley.

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8 Outstanding California Sauvignon Blancs

Golden State whites from Napa, Sonoma and Santa Barbara, all at 90+ points

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 10, 2020

The Southern Rhône's Gigondas village is known for complex and appealing Grenache blends.

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Grenache vs. Garnacha: 8 Generous Reds for $30 or Less

New reviews of Grenaches and blends from France and Spain show off the prize grape's quality and versatility

Natalie Crooks

Feb 6, 2020

The Storm Cellar, in the West Elks AVA of Colorado

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Rocky Mountain High

Extreme winemaking from new frontiers in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho and New Mexico

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Mar 31, 2020, issue

Top Right Bank estates such as Château Le Pin, in the heart of Pomerol, weathered the challenges of the 2017 growing season to produce reds of purity and freshness.

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The Big Chill

Damaged by frost, Bordeaux's 2017 vintage is small, but still offers good quality

James Molesworth

From the Mar 31, 2020, issue

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Reaping the Rewards

Oregon winemakers deliver an outstanding crop in 2017, the latest in a string of great vintages

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2020, issue

Founded in 1971, St. Francis was a pioneer for Merlot in California, but also produces numerous old-vine Zinfandels.

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9 Sonoma Gems at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding Sonoma County Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and more

Augustus Weed

Feb 3, 2020

The village of Serralunga d'Alba is home to several top vineyards sourced for Barolo production.

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8 Impressive Piedmont Reds Up to 92 Points

New outstanding reviews of Barolo, Barbera and Gattinara from Italy

Bruce Sanderson

Jan 30, 2020

The vineyards at Sawtooth winery in Idaho's Snake River Valley

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From the Mar 31, 2020, issue

Rajat Parr and his winemaking partner Sashi Moorman (above in Seven Springs Vineyard) have excelled with both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Evening Land in Eola-Amity Hills.

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From the Mar 31, 2020, issue

The vat room at Château Pape Clément in Pessac

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From the Mar 31, 2020, issue

Bucklin's Old Hill Ranch in Sonoma Valley dates to 1851 and includes vines that are more than 150 years old.

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7 Zesty Zins Under $30

New reviews of Zinfandels from California's Sonoma Valley and beyond

Tim Fish

Jan 27, 2020

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Jul 8, 2020

You'll be seeing a lot of this painting come November. Maeve Croghan's

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Jul 10, 2020

The salad's airy presentation earned it the nickname

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Jul 6, 2020

There's a lot more than Cabernet resting in barrel at Relic.

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Jul 10, 2020

Eleven Madison Park, led by chef Daniel Humm (right), teamed with Rethink, a hunger relief effort for at-risk New Yorkers.

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Aug 31, 2020

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Jul 10, 2020

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