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Tony Soter helped set the course for Napa Cabernet before championing Pinot Noir in California and ultimately Oregon
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12 Golden State Values Up to 92 Points
New reviews of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more from Napa, Sonoma and beyond, all priced $30 or less
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9 California Chardonnay Values at 90+ Points
New reviews of outstanding-rated whites from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and beyond, all priced $30 or less
10 Striking California Zinfandels at 90+ Points
New reviews of outstanding-rated reds from Napa Valley and Sonoma, most from the 2019 vintage
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10 Distinctive Golden State Values Up to 91 Points
New reviews of well-priced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more from leading California appellations, priced $25 or …
8 Diverse Northern California Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points
New reviews of reds from Sonoma, Carneros and Mendocino, many priced less than $30
8 Outstanding Napa and Sonoma Chardonnays
Discover two of California's leading Chardonnay regions with these new reviews of white wines up to 92 points