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Napa Valley–based winery Failla focuses on cooler-climate vineyard sites for its wines, including its Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

13 Dazzling Sonoma Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding California Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley and beyond

Ken Forrester’s outstanding 2019 Chenin Blanc FMC is the result of painstaking grape selection and blending from a sunny but cool vineyard site.

Charting Their Own Course

At the southern tip of Africa, Cape vintners bottle a range of grapes in styles unique to the country’s terroir

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

The Montosoli hill shined bright in 2016, yielding a quintet of classic Brunellos from some of Montalcino’s top estates.

Sweet Sixteen

Brunello di Montalcino’s 2016 vintage is the best in a generation

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

Tuscan winery Carpineto makes wine from estates in Montepulciano, Montalcino, Chianti Classico and Maremma, including its white and rosé Dogajolo bottlings.

9 Diverse Tuscan Values Under $20

Explore Italy's Tuscany region with these new reviews of impressive red, white and rosé wines up to 91 points

Jun 17, 2021

The Truchard family has been growing grapes for decades using its 280 acres of vineyards in Napa Valley’s Carneros district.

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12 Exciting Napa and Sonoma Cabernets for $50 or Less

New reviews of delectable Cabernet Sauvignon from both well-known and newer California wineries, up to 91 points

Aaron Romano

Jun 14, 2021

Ramey, Three Sticks, Kistler, Saxon Brown, Aubert and Beringer are among the producers with top-scoring California Chardonnay bottlings from the 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages.

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California Chardonnay: Power & Finesse

Terroir-driven wines lead the charge to more refined and structured styles across the state

Kim Marcus

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

Single-variety reds rule the cellar at Le Macchiole, led by Messorio, a 100 percent Merlot.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Le Macchiole’s Flagship Messorio Reveals the Graceful Side of Merlot

A vertical tasting of this Bolgheri super Tuscan, back to 2001, shows off Messorio's ageability and promising future

Bruce Sanderson

Jun 10, 2021

Cune uses vineyards throughout Rioja to make a range of noteworthy wines, including impressive and affordable rosado.

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8 Delicious Spanish Rosés for $20 or Less

New reviews of bold and lively rosado from Rioja and beyond, up to 90 points

Gillian Sciaretta

Jun 10, 2021

Amid the rolling foothills of Simonsberg Mountain, five stone pines give Rustenberg’s Five Soldiers vineyard its name, the source for a top-scoring Chardonnay.

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Alphabetical Guide to South Africa

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

Filippo Chia stands amid the historic structures of Castello Romitorio, which was restored by his father, Sandro, in the 1980s and now produces top Brunellos such as its 2015 riserva.

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Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

A Chardonnay block at Napa’s Hudson Ranch vineyard.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Chardonnay

From the Jul 31, 2021, issue

St. Supéry uses Bordeaux varieties to make a number of noteworthy red and white wines.

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10 Vibrant California White Wines at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and more from Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and beyond

MaryAnn Worobiec

Jun 7, 2021

The hillside commune of Séguret is surrounded by olive trees and vineyards used to make reds and rosés.

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8 Captivating Rhône Rosés Under $20

New reviews of fresh and affordable pink wines from France's Côtes du Rhône and beyond

James Molesworth

Jun 3, 2021

Château de Berne was purchased by billionaire Marx Dixon in 2007, and today serves as both a hotel and a rosé estate.

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9 Refreshing Provence Rosés

Jump into the warm weather with these new reviews of pink wines from France, all priced under $30

Gillian Sciaretta

May 27, 2021

Paso Robles' Tablas Creek is known for making reds and whites from Rhône varieties, but the winery also delivers noteworthy rosé.

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12 Food-Friendly West Coast Rosés

New reviews of quaffable and affordable blushes from California, Oregon and Washington, up to 90 points

Aaron Romano

May 24, 2021

Stellenbosch winery De Morgenzon has been turning out impressive Chenin Blancs since it debuted with the 2005 vintage.

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10 Thrilling South African Whites Under $20

New reviews of affordable and diverse Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc up to 90 points

Alison Napjus

May 20, 2021

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13 Dazzling Sonoma Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

Charting Their Own Course

Sweet Sixteen

9 Diverse Tuscan Values Under $20

12 Exciting Napa and Sonoma Cabernets for $50 or Less

California Chardonnay: Power & Finesse

Le Macchiole’s Flagship Messorio Reveals the Graceful Side of Merlot

8 Delicious Spanish Rosés for $20 or Less

Alphabetical Guide to South Africa

Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino

Alphabetical Guide to California Chardonnay

10 Vibrant California White Wines at 90+ Points

8 Captivating Rhône Rosés Under $20

9 Refreshing Provence Rosés

12 Food-Friendly West Coast Rosés

10 Thrilling South African Whites Under $20

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