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France's Northern Rhône Valley is a benchmark region for Syrah.

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Il Molino di Grace's vineyards were established more than 350 years ago.

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Ferrari-Carano's Sangiovese rosé is a tribute to the Sonoma winery's Italian heritage.

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New Zealand's Marlborough region boasts nearly 50,000 acres of vineyards.

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Jun 4, 2020

Hirsch Vineyards, which started planting Pinot Noir in 1980, is a Sonoma Coast pioneer.

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Aaron Romano

Jun 1, 2020

Founded in 2000, Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel has 198 acres of vines in Ribera del Duero.

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Thomas Matthews

May 28, 2020

Vasse Felix, founded in 1967, is Margaret River's oldest wine estate.

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May 21, 2020

Founded in 1969, Cuvaison is a Carneros pioneer, focusing on estate-grown wines from its 200-acre property.

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Kim Marcus

May 18, 2020

Owen Roe has been making wine in Washington's Yakima Valley since 1999.

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Tim Fish

May 14, 2020

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After conducting an analysis of its Montalcino estate, Argiano produced its first-ever single-vineyard Brunello with the 2015 vintage, the classic-rated Vigna del Suolo.

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Strapping Sangioveses

The 2015 Brunellos are big, brawny and destined for a long life

Bruce Sanderson

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Sonoma vintners Joel Peterson and his son Morgan Twain-Peterson make outstanding Zinfandels from the old vines of their Bedrock Vineyard.

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Despite a harrowing 2017 growing season, California Zinfandel producers came out on top

Tim Fish

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The Truchard family has been farming in Carneros for 45 years, and their 280 acres of vineyards include 45-year-old Chardonnay vines.

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8 Napa Wines Up to 91 Points

New reviews of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot show the lighter side of Napa Valley

MaryAnn Worobiec

May 11, 2020

Red wines from the Southern Rhône's Gigondas appellation must be at least 80 percent Grenache.

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8 Reds from the Southern Rhône

Juicy reds from France's Gigondas, Côtes du Rhône and more, up to 92 points

James Molesworth

May 7, 2020

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