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Ramey’s Westside Farms estate vineyard is a primary source for the winery’s Russian River Valley Chardonnay.

Ramey’s Westside Farms estate vineyard is a primary source for the winery’s Russian River Valley Chardonnay.

10 Outstanding California Chardonnays

New reviews of white wines from Napa, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and beyond, all earning 90 points or more

Apr 12, 2021

While Emilio Moro is well-known for its powerful reds, the estate also makes rich and fresh whites in Spain's Bierzo region.

10 Delicious Spanish Whites for $24 or Less

Apr 8, 2021

Founded in 1986, Gloria Ferrer was the first sparkling wine house in California's Carneros region.

8 Lively U.S. Bubblies Up to 92 Points

Apr 5, 2021

Based near Seneca Lake, Forge has expanded its lineup to a dozen Riesling bottlings in just a decade.

11 Vibrant Finger Lakes Rieslings Up to 92 Points

Apr 1, 2021

J. Lohr farms more than 2,700 acres of Paso Robles vineyards, most planted to Cabernet Sauvignon.

13 California Value Reds Up to 91 points

Mar 29, 2021

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Shafer’s winemaker Elias Fernandez harvests the Syrah grapes for Relentless from an estate vineyard located south of the winery, in the white powdery soils in the mountains east of the valley.

Shafer’s winemaker Elias Fernandez harvests the Syrah grapes for Relentless from an estate vineyard located south of the winery, in the white powdery soils in the mountains east of the valley.

Tasting Reports

Open Range

Led by Syrah, California Rhônes expand the map for distinctive reds

From the May 31, 2021, issue

Santenay, one of the Côte de Beaune’s top regions for value, yielded a number of outstanding examples in 2018.

Santenay, one of the Côte de Beaune’s top regions for value, yielded a number of outstanding examples in 2018.

Tasting Reports

Some Like It Hot

Amid a run of warmer vintages, Burgundy producers find success with their 2018 reds

From the May 31, 2021, issue

The climate is the leading factor in what makes Chile such an optimal spot for grapegrowing, and a variety of soil types provide a wealth of distinctive terroirs.

The climate is the leading factor in what makes Chile such an optimal spot for grapegrowing, and a variety of soil types provide a wealth of distinctive terroirs.

Tasting Reports

Playbook for Progress

Chile’s top producers up their game with stellar values and ageable gems

From the May 31, 2021, issue

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Daily Wine Pick

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LOUIS JADOT Beaujolais 2018

$15 to $30

BODEGA GARZÓN Albariño Uruguay Single Vineyard 2018

More than $30

LEWIS Alec's Blend Napa Valley 2017

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Vintage Charts

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California/Rhône-Style Reds

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Burgundy/Côtes de Nuits Reds

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California Pinot Noir $30 or Less

55+ wines from Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Mendocino, Carneros and more

Spanish Reds $25 or Less

Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and beyond

55+ German Rieslings

Juicy, refreshing dry and off-dry whites—all for $25 or less

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