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Celebrated for its Barolos, Piedmont's Oddero also makes impressive red wines from the Barbera and Dolcetto grapes.

Tasting Highlights

Piedmont Stars with These 10 Fantastic Value Wines Under $30

Barbera and Dolcetto shine in these new reviews of impressive and affordable reds from leading Italian wineries

Rachel Whiteman

Jan 25, 2024

Massican’s Dan Petroski has become a pioneer for fresh and food-friendly white wines.

Tasting Reports

California’s Alternative White Wines

Quality is on the rise for this diverse group of food-friendly offerings

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Feb 29, 2024, issue

DeLille Cellars director of winemaking and viticulture Jason Gorski produces a range of outstanding reds, whites and rosés.

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Alphabetical Guide to Washington

From the Mar 31, 2024, issue

At famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape domaine Clos St.-Jean, the key to success in 2021 involved a reliance on older vines as well as later-ripening varieties such as Mourvèdre.

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Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley Wines

From the Mar 31, 2024, issue

California's Chalk Hill has made wine in Sonoma since 1972, including an expressive and floral Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Highlights

7 Super California Sauvignon Blancs Up to 92 Points

Take a journey from Napa Valley to Sonoma and beyond with these new reviews of delectable white wines, most priced $35 or less

Chris Cardoso

Jan 22, 2024

Bodegas Sierra Cantabria has made wine in Rioja since the 1950s, and has since garnered worldwide acclaim.

Tasting Highlights

9 Delicious Spanish Gems Up to 91 Points

Spain's Albariño whites and Rioja reds are the stars of these new reviews, including a number of tasty values priced $35 or less

Alison Napjus

Jan 18, 2024

Our editors have rounded up the best wine values of 2023, all costing less than $40 and scoring 90 points or higher.

Tasting Reports

Top 10 Values of 2023

Our editors spotlight the best-priced wines of the year

From the Feb 29, 2024, issue

Aperture’s 2020 North Coast Chenin Blanc is one of this report’s top-rated wines and a great pairing for oysters.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Alternative California Whites

From the Feb 29, 2024, issue

A retrospective tasting of 2003 Vintage Ports revealed an exceptional group of wines that still have long lives ahead.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Port

From the Feb 29, 2024, issue

The historic Saralee’s Vineyard estate house is home to La Crema Winery’s tasting room, located in the heart of the Russian River Valley.

Tasting Reports

2023 Wine Value of the Year

Our editors’ top pick from the best-priced wines released in 2023

Aaron Romano

From the Feb 29, 2024, issue

Based north of Verona, Michele Castellani makes noteworthy wines from several vineyards across Valpolicella.

Tasting Highlights

Italy's Veneto Shines with These 9 Beautiful Wines Under $40

Valpolicella, Soave and more take center stage in these new reviews of impressive value wines from Northern Italy, up to 92 points

Alison Napjus

Jan 11, 2024

Though Napa Valley's Markham is well-regarded for its Merlot, it uses other red grapes as well, including Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Highlights

9 Sensational West Coast Red Wines Up to 93 Points

New reviews of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel from celebrated growing regions in California, Oregon and Washington state

Aaron Romano

Jan 8, 2024

Napa Valley's Spottswoode, a producer of impressive Sauvignon Blanc, employs some very motivated help in the vineyard ...

Tasting Highlights

8 Excellent Sauvignon Blanc Wines Up to 94 Points

Wines from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Friuli and beyond feature in our new reviews of recently tasted whites, a few priced $35 or less

Rachel Whiteman

Jan 4, 2024

Sonoma's Pedroncelli offers impressive reds made from grapes such as Cabenet Sauvignon, Merlot and Zinfandel.

Tasting Highlights

Fill Your Winter with These 9 Fantastic Red Wines Under $35

Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Tempranillo and more feature in these new reviews of impressive yet affordable wines to make winter more cheery, up to 91 points

Larry Rubin

Dec 28, 2023

Using grapes grown around the town of Valdobbiadene in Veneto, Prosecco house Nino Franco makes a noteworthy range of sparkling wines.

Tasting Highlights

11 Exciting Italian Bubblies for Celebrations

Add some sparkle to your wintertime festivities with these new reviews of Prosecco, Franciacorta and sparkling rosé up to 90 points, all priced less than $40

Alison Napjus

Dec 21, 2023

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