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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.

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

Aug 5, 2024

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

Alphabetical Guide to Vinho Verde

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.

Alphabetical Guide to Italian Sparkling Wine

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.

Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir

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.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Austria

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

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

Tasting Highlights

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.

Tasting Highlights

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.

Tasting Highlights

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

Ten generations have made Sauvignon Blanc wines at Domaine Henri Bourgeois in Sancerre, an appellation within France's Loire Valley.

Tasting Highlights

9 Delicious Loire Valley White Wines Up to 92 Points

Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray and more take the stage with these new reviews of refreshing still and sparkling wines from a key French region, most priced less than $35

Kristen Bieler

Jul 18, 2024

Livermore-based Wente Vineyards also owns vineyards in Monterey's Arroyo Seco subregion, yielding impressive California Chardonnays.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting California Chardonnays Priced $30 or Less

Explore Sonoma, Monterey and beyond with these new reviews of impressive Golden State value whites up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Jul 15, 2024

Domaine du Bagnol’s Cassis rosé was named a cult classic by senior editor Kristen Bieler, receiving one of the 2023 vintage’s top scores.

Tasting Reports

Pink Perspective

A high quality 2023 vintage in southern France encourages discovery of some new names in rosé

Kristen Bieler

From the Aug 31, 2024, issue

Dog Point Vineyard is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in New Zealand's Marlborough region.

Tasting Highlights

9 Fantastic New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs Under $25

Travel to New Zealand's Marlborough region with these new reviews of lively, refreshing white wines up to 94 points

Chris Cardoso

Jul 11, 2024

Bodegas Emilio Moro produced one of this report's top bottlings from their Sancho Martin Vineyard in Spain's Ribera del Duero.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Spain

Alison Napjus

From the Aug 31, 2024, issue

Unico, Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta, Avancia, Bodegas Juan Gil and Torres produced some of this report’s top-scoring bottles.

Tasting Reports

Spain Tasting Report: Never Better

Newly released vintages of the country’s prestige reds and a variety of distinctive whites invite exploration

Alison Napjus

From the Aug 31, 2024, issue

Domaine Ott produced one of this report's top-scoring rosés from its vineyards in Bandol, France.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Southern French Rosé

Kristen Bieler

From the Aug 31, 2024, issue

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