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For its regional Pinot Noirs, La Crema taps extensive Sonoma vineyard holdings, including Saralee's Vineyard, which surrounds the winery in Russian River Valley.

8 Excellent Sonoma Pinot Noirs Up to 92 Points

Explore some of Sonoma’s most acclaimed terroirs with these new reviews of California Pinot Noirs from the 2022 and 2021 vintages, priced under $50

Chris Cardoso

Jul 8, 2024

Though based in Napa Valley, Beringer Vineyards has owned and farmed sites in Sonoma's Knights Valley since the 1960s, resulting in fantastic Cabernets.

Tasting Highlights

7 Sensational California Cabernets at $45 or Less

New reviews of well-priced 2021 Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa, Sonoma and beyond, with scores up to 91 points

Aaron Romano

Jul 1, 2024

18 Tuscan winemakers founded leading Chianti Classico winery Castelli del Grevepesa in 1965.

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10 Outstanding Chianti Classico Values at $35 or Less

Dive into a premier Italian wine region with new reviews of impressive, affordable reds that scored 90 points or more

Rachel Whiteman

Jun 27, 2024

Since its founding in 1979, Sonoma's St. Francis Winery has championed Merlot, and it continues to produce impressive bottlings.

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7 Outstanding West Coast Merlots Up to 93 Points

From Sonoma to Walla Walla Valley, California and Washington star in these new reviews of wines that scored 90 points or higher, several priced $30 or less

Aaron Romano

Jun 24, 2024

At Viña Cobos, international winemaker Paul Hobbs uses grapes from prime vineyard sites across Argentina.

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Discover Argentina with These 8 Fantastic Malbecs Up to 91 Points

Explore leading regions like Mendoza, Salta and beyond with these new reviews of impressive Malbecs and blends, most priced less than $30

Chris Cardoso

Jun 20, 2024

Rhys Vineyards' Mt. Parajo site in the Santa Cruz Mountains yielded an outstanding 2021 Chardonnay that showcases the drive toward sleeker, more energetic wines.

Tasting Reports

California Chardonnay

The Golden State's signature white delivers high quality in an expanding range of styles

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jul 31, 2024, issue

Founed in 1968, Ponzi is one of Oregon's winemaking pioneers and continues to make noteworthy Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.

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8 Impressive Oregon Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

Willamette Valley takes the stage with new reviews of outstanding whites and reds priced as low as $28

Tim Fish

Jun 17, 2024

Renowned for its off-dry and dessert-style wines, the 200-year-old estate of Dr. Loosen is increasingly focused on producing high quality, age-worthy dry Rieslings from its historic vineyards in the Mosel Valley.

Tasting Reports

Germany’s Dry Wave

Winemakers across the country work to perfect their dry Rieslings as the style takes center stage

Kristen Bieler

From the Jul 31, 2024, issue

Founded in the 1980s, Italy's Suavia has become a leading name in Veneto's white wine–focused Soave appellation.

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9 Amazing Italian White Wine Values at $35 or Less

Pinot Grigio, Soave, Etna whites and more feature in these new reviews of affordable wines from Alto Adige, Veneto and Sicily, up to 92 points

Rachel Whiteman

Jun 13, 2024

Burgundy's Domaine Jacques Prieur experienced one of its warmest vintages ever in 2022.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

2022 Burgundy Vintage Preview: Quality and Quantity

Burgundy’s 2022 Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays achieve balance and freshness despite a hot, dry summer

Bruce Sanderson

Jun 12, 2024

Paso Robles–based Tablas Creek grows 16 Rhône grape varieties, including Counoise, for its noteworthy red blends.

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8 Wonderful West Coast Value Reds at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot and more from California and Washington, priced $35 or less

Chris Cardoso

Jun 10, 2024

Founded in the 1960s, Tuscany's Carpineto continues to impress with both Chianti and Vino Nobile wines.

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10 Amazing Tuscan Wine Values at $35 or Less

Chianti Classico, Cabernet Sauvignon, rosé and more feature in new reviews of impressive, affordable wines from one of Italy's leading regions

Rachel Whiteman

Jun 6, 2024

Sonoma pioneer Williams Selyem makes Pinot Noir from vineyards nearby and farther afield, including noteworthy Central Coast sites.

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8 Exceptional California Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated reds from top Golden State terroirs in Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Napa Valley and beyond, up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Jun 3, 2024

Leading domaine Joseph Drouhin harvests grapes from estate vineyards up and down Burgundy, from Chablis to the Mâconnais.

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9 Delicious White Burgundy Values at $50 or Less

Explore the leading French wine region with new reviews of impressive Chardonnays from Chablis and the Mâconnais, up to 92 points

Bruce Sanderson

May 30, 2024

Sicily's Vini Franchetti-Passopisciaro carries on the impressive legacy of its late founder, Andrea Franchetti, with a range of standout Etna wines.

Tasting Highlights

Celebrate Memorial Day with These 12 Outstanding Wines Under $40

Sonoma Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Mendocino Zinfandel, Provence rosé and more feature in new reviews of impressive global wines that scored 90 points or more

Larry Rubin

May 23, 2024

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