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The Italian wine visionary sat down with Wine Spectator's editor and publisher to chat about 50-plus years of wine …
8 Excellent Tuscan Reds Priced $35 or Less
Explore one of Italy's key wine regions with new reviews of Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Toscana
Washington’s Wonders
The 2021 and 2022 vintages deliver delicious reds and whites from a range of terroirs
7 Outstanding St.-Emilion Wines Priced $50 or Less
Discover one of Bordeaux's best-known appellations with new reviews of fantastic reds that scored 90 points or more
Discover South Africa with These 9 Great Wines Up to 92 Points
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, a Cabernet-Merlot blend and more feature in new reviews of delicious wines priced as …
9 Joyful Global Value Wines at 90+ Points
New reviews of outstanding-rated reds and whites from France, Italy, California and beyond, priced $30 or less and all …
9 Sensational Bordeaux Reds Up to 92 Points
Discover St.-Emilion's 2022 vintage with new reviews of lovely Right Bank wines priced as low as $22
7 Outstanding Bordeaux Reds Up to 93 Points
Explore the French region's Fronsac appellation with new reviews of Merlot-based wines priced $40 or less, all at 90 points …
10 Terrific West Coast Value Wines at $35 or Less
New reviews of Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Chardonnay, Columbia Valley Cabernet, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and more …
Merlot Meets the Moment
The 2021 vintage in California offers plenty of great drinking for this often overlooked red