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St. Francis utilizes old vines grown throughout Sonoma County for its impressive and affordable Zinfandel.

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

May 23, 2022

Made all around the world and in many styles, sparkling wine offers a variety of delights.

Sparkling Conversation

10 things to know about the world of bubbly wine

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Winemaker Chris Figgins, of Leonetti Cellar in Walla Walla Valley, produced three of this report's top wines.

Alphabetical Guide to Washington State

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

The family behind top Brunello estates Altesino and Caparzo: Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini and her daughter Alessandra.

Rising to the Challenge

Brunello’s best producers combated the hot, dry summer of 2017 with careful work in both vineyards and cellars

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

The Ciel du Cheval Vineyard in Yakima Valley's Red Mountain AVA

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Cabernet Country

Washington's top red variety shines in recent vintages

Tim Fish

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Led by Chianti Classico's Consorzio president Giovanni Manetti, Fontodi is one of Tuscany's most celebrated wine estates.

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7 Delicious Chianti Classicos Up to 93 Points

Leading Tuscan wineries stand out in these new reviews of impressive reds, most priced $25 or less

Bruce Sanderson

May 19, 2022

The Riboli family of San Simeon Wines has estate vineyards in several Central Coast subregions, including Paso Robles.

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10 Central Coast Delights at 90+ Points

Explore the diversity of California's wine with these new reviews of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more from Santa Barbara, Monterey and beyond

April Louis

May 16, 2022

Located along Seneca Lake, Riesling vines were planted in Hermann J. Wiemer's HJW Vineyard in 1977.

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8 Captivating Finger Lakes Rieslings Up to 93 Points

New York's bounty is on display in these new reviews of diverse white wines, most priced $20 or less

Kristen Bieler

May 12, 2022

The expressive 2012 vintage for Barolo shows extraordinary potential, complexity, richness and finesse, says Franco Massolino.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

2012 Barolo Retrospective: A Year of Extremes

At Vinitaly 2022, eight leading producers shared their 2012 Barolos, showcasing wines of elegance

Bruce Sanderson

May 10, 2022

Cuvaison's Carneros estate has 200 acres of vines planted, with more than half devoted to Chardonnay.

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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

Aaron Romano

May 9, 2022

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Alphabetical Guide to Sparkling Wine

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Casanova di Neri’s Giacomo Neri (left) works with sons Giovanni and Gianlorenzo to make highly sought-after Brunellos, including its classic-scoring 2016 single-vineyard Cerretalto.

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Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino

From the Jun 30, 2022, issue

Lavinea owner Greg Ralston and winemaker Isabelle Meunier make an impressive Chardonnay from Willamette Valley's Elton Vineyards.

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8 Outstanding Global Wines Up to 92 Points

Travel the world with these new reviews of Chardonnay, Malbec, Tempranillo and more from Oregon, France, Italy and beyond

Larry Rubin

May 5, 2022

The Montosoli hill in Tuscany is a patchwork of unique and distinct soils.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

The Yin and Yang of Montosoli

A 50-year vertical of Altesino Montosoli and Caparzo La Casa Brunellos proves the greatness of Montosoli from both sides of the hill

Bruce Sanderson

May 4, 2022

Ridge purchased Lytton Springs and its old vines in 1991, adding Zinfandels to its noteworthy range of Santa Cruz Mountains wines.

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10 Striking California Zinfandels at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated reds from Napa Valley and Sonoma, most from the 2019 vintage

Aaron Romano

May 2, 2022

Many Mendoza wineries, including Viña Cobos, use grapes grown near the Andes mountains.

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7 Winning Argentine Reds Up to 91 Points

Mendoza's bounty is on display in these new reviews of Malbecs, Cabernet Sauvignons and blends, most priced $30 or less

Aaron Romano

Apr 28, 2022

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