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Based in Napa Valley, Domaine Chandon uses grapes from throughout California to makes its noteworthy sparkling wines.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting U.S. Sparkling Wines Up to 92 Points

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir star in reviews of bubblies from California, Oregon and beyond, with prices as low as $17

Aaron Romano

Sep 9, 2024

Jules Taylor's top-scoring Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from the 2021 and 2023 vintages, respectively, demonstrate the versatility of Marlborough <em>terroir</em>.

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Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Jeff Cohn produced two of the 2021 vintage’s highest-scoring Rhône-style Syrahs via its Rockpile Vineyard in Sonoma.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Rhônes

Tim Fish

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

The Trebbiano grape thrives in Petrolo’s estate vineyards in the Val d’Arno di Sopra region of central Tuscany, yielding one of the year’s top white wines.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Florent Bourgeois has managed Sancerre's Domaine Gérard Fiou since 2013, with delicious results.

Tasting Highlights

8 Spectacular Loire Valley Wines Up to 91 Points

Explore this leading French wine region with new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, sparkling wine and more from Sancerre, Vouvray and beyond, with most prices under $35

Kristen Bieler

Sep 4, 2024

Hartford Family Winery produced two of this report’s top-scoring Zinfandels from its Dina and Highwire old-vine vineyards in Sonoma County.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Many of the highest-scoring examples of white Burgundy wines from Pouilly-Fuissé hail from the Vergisson vineyards in the southwestern part of the appellation.

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Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Philippe Colin made a number of outstanding white Burgundies from the classic-rated 2022 vintage, including the year’s top-scoring bottling, a silky and harmonious version from the Chevalier-Montrachet <em>grand cru</em>.

Tasting Reports

Burgundy’s 2022 Surprise

Vintners adeptly managed the scorching 2022 vintage to deliver fresh and balanced whites

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

If you know where to look, good values can be found everywhere, whether you’re searching through a restaurant’s wine list or the shelves of your local shop.

Tasting Reports

Great Values Around the Clock

A global roundup of well-priced wines for every occasion

Keith Newton

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Overlooking Lake Sonoma, the hillsides of Mauritson’s Rockpile Ridge Vineyard yielded highly rated Zinfandels in the exceptional 2021 vintage.

Tasting Reports

Zinfandel Windfall

The best vintages ever for California’s heritage red deliver a bounty of great wine

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Italy's Barone Ricasoli makes impressive Chianti Classico at its Castello di Brolio estate in Tuscany.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding Chianti Classicos at 90+ Points

Discover Tuscany with new reviews of impressive reds priced as low as $23, up to 93 points

Bruce Sanderson

Aug 29, 2024

In Washington's Royal Slope appellation, grapes from Stillwater Creek Vineyard form the foundation for Novelty Hill's wines, including a fresh Chardonnay.

Tasting Highlights

8 Super Washington Wines Up to 93 Points

Discover the Evergreen State with new reviews of Chardonnays, Rieslings, Rhône-style blends and more, most priced $35 or less

Tim Fish

Aug 26, 2024

Despite the challenges of the 2022 growing season, Williams Selyem winemaker Jeff Mangahas delivers an impressive lineup of Pinot Noirs that showcase the vintage’s up-front fruit and well-defined sense of place.

Tasting Reports

California Pinot Noir: Feeling the Heat

The 2022 vintage saw a severe heat wave, but vintners delivered outstanding wines

James Molesworth

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

The new aging cellar of Baron de Ley, a leading winery in Spain's Rioja region

Tasting Highlights

8 Stellar Spanish and Portuguese Value Wines Under $30

Riojas and Douros take center stage in these new reviews of delicious reds rated up to 91 points

Alison Napjus

Aug 22, 2024

Argyle farms four estate vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley, including the Spirit Hill Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills, which contributes to the winery's noteworthy sparkling wines.

Tasting Highlights

8 Wonderful West Coast Values Priced $35 or Less

Get a sneak peek at our editors' tastings with new reviews of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine and more from California, Oregon and Washington state, up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Aug 19, 2024

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