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California Cabernet
Napa’s premier red wine goes from strength to strength as the newly released 2019 Cabernets include dozens of classic and outstanding bottlings, while the late-release 2018s continue to uphold that vintage’s near-perfect rating. Our annual tasting report dives into the latest vintages, including top wines and value picks.
Plus, a guide to Napa’s mountain terroirs, a profile of the Staglin family, a primer to the grapes and wines of Sicily and a New Zealand wine focus.
Cover Stories
The Wonder Years
Tasting Reports
Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet
New Zealand’s New Normal
Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand
Features
One Mind for Good
Grapevine
Funds Push Wine As Alternative Asset
Tornado and Hail Hit Famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard
V Foundation Wine Celebration Raises Nearly $6.5 Million for Cancer Research
Savvy Shopper
Departments
Commitment to California Cabernet
New Beaulieu: Righting the Ship
Rethinking Zinfandel in Sonoma
Rocca delle Macìe Commemorates “Trinity” Westerns with Special-Edition Magnums
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