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Based outside of the town of Manduria, owner-winemaker Gianfranco Fino, with wife Simona, produces exemplary Primitivo from predominantly old vines.

Tasting Reports

Italy’s Primitivo from Puglia

Spotlighting Primitivo wines from Italy’s southern Puglia region

Alison Napjus

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

California's Klinker Brick is well-known for its old-vine Zinfandel, but it makes a range of other wines, including Albariño, in Lodi.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting West Coast White Wine Values at $30 or Less

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Albariño and more from California and Washington state

Aaron Romano

Oct 7, 2024

Gloria Ferrer is a pioneer producer of sparkling wine in California, and it continues to offer stellar bubblies made from grapes like Pinot Noir.

Tasting Highlights

10 Sensational Sparkling Wines Up to 92 Points

Champagne, Carneros bubbly, Prosecco, Cava, a Burgundy sparkler and more feature in these new reviews of wines from France, Italy, Spain and California, most priced less than $40

Larry Rubin

Oct 3, 2024

Known more for its Chardonnay and Cabernet, Napa-based Rombauer has, in recent years, tapped prime Sauvignon Blanc vineyards.

Tasting Highlights

8 Satisfying Sonoma Sauvignon Blancs Up to 92 Points

Explore a leading California wine region with new reviews of stellar whites, most priced less than $30

Chris Cardoso

Sep 30, 2024

Cava house Juvé y Camps has helped establish the reputation of Spanish sparkling wine on the U.S. market.

Tasting Highlights

10 Delicious Spanish Wines Priced $32 or Less

Riojas, Garnacha blends, Cavas and sparkling rosé feature in new reviews of impressive wines from across Spain, up to 92 points

Alison Napjus

Sep 26, 2024

Horsepower Vineyard owner Christophe Baron (far right) chose to work his vineyards in the Rocks District the old-fashioned way instead of with tractors.

Retrospective/Vertical

A Vertical Tasting with Real Horsepower

Christophe Baron farms his high-density Walla Walla vineyards using draft horses, and the resulting red wines are impressive

Tim Fish

Sep 23, 2024

Blue Mountain Vineyard in Washington state's Walla Walla Valley is a prime source for Sleight of Hand Cellars' wines, including its noteworthy red blends.

Tasting Highlights

8 Excellent West Coast Value Wines Under $35

New reviews of Cabernet, Riesling, sparkling rosé and more from California's Napa Valley and Central Coast and Washington state's Columbia Valley, up to 91 points

Aaron Romano

Sep 23, 2024

Gianfranco Fino produced three exemplary Primitivo wines for this report, including an aged bottle from Puglia’s 2016 vintage.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Puglia’s Primitivo

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

Led by chief winemaker Fiona Donald, Australia's Seppeltsfield makes a range of impressive wines, including an elegant Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Highlights

9 Amazing Australian Wines Up to 92 Points

Head Down Under with new reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and more from Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley, Clare Valley and beyond

Chris Cardoso

Sep 19, 2024

On the steep hillsides of Howell Mountain, Burgess Cellars uses regenerative farming practices to ensure the long-term health of its estate vineyards.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

For its noteworthy Pinot Noirs, Oregon's Ken Wright Cellars utilizes 13 vineyard sites throughout Willamette Valley.

Tasting Highlights

8 Fantastic Oregon Pinot Noirs Up to 93 Points

Willamette Valley takes the stage with new reviews of exciting reds priced as low as $28

Chris Cardoso

Sep 16, 2024

At her namesake winery in Marlborough, Jules Taylor produces impressive Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs with her husband, George Elworthy.

Tasting Reports

New Zealand’s Success Story

From small beginnings, the country’s wines have ascended to global prominence

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Siblings Claire and Alan Ramey turn out excellent Syrahs at their family winery in Sonoma.

Tasting Reports

California Rhônes Show Their Range

Recent vintages deliver excellent reds and whites in an array of styles

Tim Fish

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

To make its noteworthy Barolo, Barbaresco, Nizza and Gavi wines, Michele Chiarlo sources grapes from some of Piedmont's finest sites.

Tasting Highlights

8 Wonderful Piedmont Wines Under $35

Explore the values of this key Italian wine region with new reviews of Barbera, Dolcetto, Gavi and more, up to 91 points

Bruce Sanderson

Sep 12, 2024

Castello di Volpaia, Antinori, Luce Della Vite, Barone Ricasoli, Boscarelli and Masseto produced some of 2021’s top-scoring bottles.

Tasting Reports

Tuscany Comes of Age

Anchored by the 2021 vintage, Tuscan reds set a new standard of quality

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

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