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Alvarinho is one of the most common white grape varieties grown in Vinho Verde by Soalheiro.

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Alphabetical Guide to Vinho Verde

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Soalheiro’s Maria Palmira Cerdeira (center), with her children Maria João and António Luís, made highly rated wines in this report.

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Exploring Portugal’s Vinho Verde

Get to know this historic region for Portuguese white wines

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Ca’ del Bosco produced one of this report's top riserva bottlings, a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero grapes harvested from Italy’s Franciacorta region.

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Alphabetical Guide to Italian Sparkling Wine

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Aubert’s UV-SL vineyard in Sonoma, named to honor the late winemaker Ulises Valdez Sr. (UL) on his home estate at Stoetz Lane (SL), has succeeded in producing some of California’s most impressive Pinot Noirs, including this year’s 2022 release.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir

James Molesworth

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

The terraced vineyards of Alzinger in Loibenberg rise above the coast of the Danube River in Austria’s Wachau Valley.

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Alphabetical Guide to Austria

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Ebner-Ebenauer’s founders Manfred and Marion Ebner-Ebenauer produced some of this report’s top-scoring Grüner Veltliners.

Tasting Reports

Austria Shines

Austria’s 2022 vintage is a strong follow-up to the excellent 2021

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Based in the village of Chavignol, the Loire Valley's Domaine Hubert Brochard has crafted Sancerre whites since 1900.

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9 Sensational Sancerres Up to 92 Points

Discover France's Loire Valley with these new reviews of exciting Sauvignon Blancs priced as low as $29

Kristen Bieler

Aug 15, 2024

The steep vineyards of Valdobbiadene produce some of the most exclusive sparkling wines from the Prosecco region of Italy.

Tasting Reports

Sparkling Italy

This diverse country offers delicious bubblies in a range of styles

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Based in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Quivira farms nearly 70 acres of organically grown grapes for its noteworthy California wines, including Rhône-style blends.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding West Coast Rhônes at 90+ Points

Get a sneak peek at our newest tastings with reviews of impressive Syrah, Grenache and blends from California and Washington state, up to 93 points

Chris Cardoso

Aug 12, 2024

The team at Kaiken focuses on growing grapes sustainably in Argentina's Mendoza region.

Tasting Highlights

9 Wonderful Argentine Wines Priced $30 or Less

Explore Argentina's acclaimed Mendoza region with new reviews of impressive Chardonnay, Malbec and Cabernet values up to 93 points

Aaron Romano

Aug 8, 2024

For more than a century, Beaulieu Vineyard's Ranch No. 1 in Rutherford has been a key source of grapes for the Napa Valley winery's noteworthy Cabernet Sauvignon.

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10 Outstanding Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons Under $75

The acclaimed California region takes the spotlight with new reviews of 2021 Cabernets, including one blend, all relative values at 90 points or higher

Aaron Romano

Aug 5, 2024

Simon Waghorn and Jane Forrest-Waghorn founded Astrolabe in 1996, and it has since become a leader for New Zealand Pinot Noir.

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9 Excellent New Zealand Pinot Noirs Up to 95 Points

Wines from Central Otago, Marlborough and Martinborough feature in these new reviews of reds priced as low as $18

Chris Cardoso

Aug 1, 2024

In Italy's Trentino–Alto Adige region, Cantina Terlano makes a range of delicious white wines from grapes like Pinot Grigio.

Tasting Highlights

8 Refreshing Global White Wine Values Up to 91 Points

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and more feature in new reviews of impressive yet affordable whites from California, Italy, New Zealand, and beyond, all priced less than $30

Chris Cardoso

Jul 29, 2024

Bruno and Brigitte Widmer purchased Tuscany's Brancaia in the 1980s, and it has since become an acclaimed Italian wine estate.

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8 Delicious Tuscan Wine Values Priced $30 or Less

Explore one of Italy's best-known regions with new reviews of recently tasted Toscana IGT reds made from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and more, up to 92 points

Rachel Whiteman

Jul 25, 2024

Dusted Valley's Southwind Vineyard in Washington State's Walla Walla Valley is a prime source for noteworthy Cabernet Sauvignon.

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8 Amazing West Coast Cabernet Sauvignons at $50 or Less

New reviews of impressive Cabernet-based reds from California's Napa Valley and Washington state, with scores up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Jul 22, 2024

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