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Tasting Reports

A bottle of bubbly never fails to make an occasion special. Find high-scoring bottles and great values in this review of the best corks to pop for any celebration.

Tasting Reports

Sparkling Abundance

This wide array of bubblies from around the world includes great options at every price

Larry Rubin

From the Jun 30, 2024, issue

Penner-Ash’s Kate Ayres made one of this report’s top-rated 2021s, a compelling Pinot Noir whose freshness is a defining feature of the vintage.

Tasting Reports

Oregon Ascendant

Willamette Valley vintners deliver high quality Pinot Noirs in the 2021 and 2022 vintages

Tim Fish

From the Jun 30, 2024, issue

The team at Argiano saw the potential for an overly large crop in 2019, so they took steps across the growing season to ensure a high quality harvest. The result is one of the year’s top-rated wines.

Tasting Reports

Brunello’s 2019 Triumph

The latest vintage from Montalcino delivers pure Sangiovese of power and grace

Bruce Sanderson

From the Jun 30, 2024, issue

Founded in 1977, California's Green & Red makes noteworthy Zinfandel's from estate vines among the Vaca Mountains in Napa Valley.

Tasting Highlights

8 Impressive California Zinfandels at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated Zinfandels from Sonoma, Napa Valley and Mendocino, with several values under $35

Chris Cardoso

May 20, 2024

Château de Berne makes several impressive yet affordable rosés in France's Provence region.

Tasting Highlights

10 Delicious Provence Rosés Up to 91 Points

Discover this leading French rosé region with new reviews of recently tasted pinks, most priced less than $30

Rachel Whiteman

May 16, 2024

Bodegas LAN winemaker María Barúa crafts fantastic and affordable Rioja.

Tasting Highlights

10 Outstanding Global Value Wines Under $30

Sonoma Chardonnay, Washington Cabernet, Chianti Classico and more feature in new reviews of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines that scored 90 points or more

Aaron Romano

May 13, 2024

Bodegas Godelia, a leading name in northwest Spain, specializes in regional varieties like the white Godello grape.

Tasting Highlights

11 Spectacular Spanish White Wines Up to 94 Points

Rias Baixas Albariño, Rioja, Bierzo and more feature in new reviews of white wines from across Spain, most priced $35 or less

Larry Rubin

May 9, 2024

Rhône pioneer and The Language of Yes winemaker Randall Grahm taps vineyards throughout California's Central Coast, including Santa Maria Valley's Rancho Réal, for his Grenache.

Tasting Highlights

10 Excellent California Rhône Wines Up to 93 Points

New reviews show off California's diversity of Rhône-style wines, with Grenache, Syrah, Viognier and more from some of the Golden State's top sites

Chris Cardoso

May 6, 2024

Roederer Estate produced this report’s top-scoring non-Champagne sparkling wine from its vineyards in Anderson Valley, California.

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Alphabetical Guide to Global Sparkling Wines

From the Jun 30, 2024, issue

Lingua Franca’s 2021 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay was one of this report’s top-scoring white wines.

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Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

From the Jun 30, 2024, issue

Argiano's Vigna del Suolo cuvée is one of the few single-vineyard bottlings of Brunello di Montalcino.

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Alphabetical Guide to Brunello di Montalcino

From the Jun 30, 2024, issue

From Mother's Day brunch to barbecues and beyond, which rosé will be your go-to pink wine this spring and summer?

Tasting Highlights

Celebrate Mother's Day with These 10 Delicious Global Rosés

This holiday, think pink with delectable wines made from Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and more in France, Spain, California and Washington state, most priced $25 or less

Larry Rubin

May 2, 2024

L'Ecole No. 41 winemaker and co-owner Marty Clubb is the second generation to run the Washington winery, where he makes noteworthy Syrah.

Tasting Highlights

8 Winning Washington Red Values at $35 or Less

New reviews of well-priced Evergreen State Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and blends up to 92 points

Tim Fish

Apr 29, 2024

Carlo Ferrini and his daughter, Bianca, are making exceptional under-the-radar Brunellos.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Prime Time for Podere Giodo

11 vintages of Carlo Ferrini’s Podere Giodo Brunello di Montalcino showcase the famed enologist's personal passion

Bruce Sanderson

Apr 26, 2024

Spain's Bodegas Emilio Moro has helped bring global attention to the wines of Ribera del Duero.

Tasting Highlights

9 Amazing Ribera del Dueros Up to 92 Points

Explore one of Spain's best-known regions with these delicious Tempranillos, most priced $25 or less

Rachel Whiteman

Apr 25, 2024

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