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Horsepower Vineyard owner Christophe Baron (far right) chose to work his vineyards in the Rocks District the old-fashioned way instead of with tractors.

Retrospective/Vertical

A Vertical Tasting with Real Horsepower

Christophe Baron farms his high-density Walla Walla vineyards using draft horses, and the resulting red wines are impressive

Tim Fish

Sep 23, 2024

Blue Mountain Vineyard in Washington state's Walla Walla Valley is a prime source for Sleight of Hand Cellars' wines, including its noteworthy red blends.

Tasting Highlights

8 Excellent West Coast Value Wines Under $35

New reviews of Cabernet, Riesling, sparkling rosé and more from California's Napa Valley and Central Coast and Washington state's Columbia Valley, up to 91 points

Aaron Romano

Sep 23, 2024

Gianfranco Fino produced three exemplary Primitivo wines for this report, including an aged bottle from Puglia’s 2016 vintage.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Puglia’s Primitivo

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

Led by chief winemaker Fiona Donald, Australia's Seppeltsfield makes a range of impressive wines, including an elegant Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Highlights

9 Amazing Australian Wines Up to 92 Points

Head Down Under with new reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and more from Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley, Clare Valley and beyond

Chris Cardoso

Sep 19, 2024

On the steep hillsides of Howell Mountain, Burgess Cellars uses regenerative farming practices to ensure the long-term health of its estate vineyards.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet

From the Nov 15, 2024, issue

For its noteworthy Pinot Noirs, Oregon's Ken Wright Cellars utilizes 13 vineyard sites throughout Willamette Valley.

Tasting Highlights

8 Fantastic Oregon Pinot Noirs Up to 93 Points

Willamette Valley takes the stage with new reviews of exciting reds priced as low as $28

Chris Cardoso

Sep 16, 2024

At her namesake winery in Marlborough, Jules Taylor produces impressive Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs with her husband, George Elworthy.

Tasting Reports

New Zealand’s Success Story

From small beginnings, the country’s wines have ascended to global prominence

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Siblings Claire and Alan Ramey turn out excellent Syrahs at their family winery in Sonoma.

Tasting Reports

California Rhônes Show Their Range

Recent vintages deliver excellent reds and whites in an array of styles

Tim Fish

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

To make its noteworthy Barolo, Barbaresco, Nizza and Gavi wines, Michele Chiarlo sources grapes from some of Piedmont's finest sites.

Tasting Highlights

8 Wonderful Piedmont Wines Under $35

Explore the values of this key Italian wine region with new reviews of Barbera, Dolcetto, Gavi and more, up to 91 points

Bruce Sanderson

Sep 12, 2024

Castello di Volpaia, Antinori, Luce Della Vite, Barone Ricasoli, Boscarelli and Masseto produced some of 2021’s top-scoring bottles.

Tasting Reports

Tuscany Comes of Age

Anchored by the 2021 vintage, Tuscan reds set a new standard of quality

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Based in Napa Valley, Domaine Chandon uses grapes from throughout California to makes its noteworthy sparkling wines.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting U.S. Sparkling Wines Up to 92 Points

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir star in reviews of bubblies from California, Oregon and beyond, with prices as low as $17

Aaron Romano

Sep 9, 2024

Jules Taylor's top-scoring Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc from the 2021 and 2023 vintages, respectively, demonstrate the versatility of Marlborough <em>terroir</em>.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to New Zealand

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Jeff Cohn produced two of the 2021 vintage’s highest-scoring Rhône-style Syrahs via its Rockpile Vineyard in Sonoma.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Rhônes

Tim Fish

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

The Trebbiano grape thrives in Petrolo’s estate vineyards in the Val d’Arno di Sopra region of central Tuscany, yielding one of the year’s top white wines.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Tuscany

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2024, issue

Florent Bourgeois has managed Sancerre's Domaine Gérard Fiou since 2013, with delicious results.

Tasting Highlights

8 Spectacular Loire Valley Wines Up to 91 Points

Explore this leading French wine region with new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, sparkling wine and more from Sancerre, Vouvray and beyond, with most prices under $35

Kristen Bieler

Sep 4, 2024

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