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Hartford Family Winery produced two of this report’s top-scoring Zinfandels from its Dina and Highwire old-vine vineyards in Sonoma County.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Many of the highest-scoring examples of white Burgundy wines from Pouilly-Fuissé hail from the Vergisson vineyards in the southwestern part of the appellation.

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Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Philippe Colin made a number of outstanding white Burgundies from the classic-rated 2022 vintage, including the year’s top-scoring bottling, a silky and harmonious version from the Chevalier-Montrachet <em>grand cru</em>.

Tasting Reports

Burgundy’s 2022 Surprise

Vintners adeptly managed the scorching 2022 vintage to deliver fresh and balanced whites

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

If you know where to look, good values can be found everywhere, whether you’re searching through a restaurant’s wine list or the shelves of your local shop.

Tasting Reports

Great Values Around the Clock

A global roundup of well-priced wines for every occasion

Keith Newton

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Overlooking Lake Sonoma, the hillsides of Mauritson’s Rockpile Ridge Vineyard yielded highly rated Zinfandels in the exceptional 2021 vintage.

Tasting Reports

Zinfandel Windfall

The best vintages ever for California’s heritage red deliver a bounty of great wine

Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2024, issue

Italy's Barone Ricasoli makes impressive Chianti Classico at its Castello di Brolio estate in Tuscany.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding Chianti Classicos at 90+ Points

Discover Tuscany with new reviews of impressive reds priced as low as $23, up to 93 points

Bruce Sanderson

Aug 29, 2024

In Washington's Royal Slope appellation, grapes from Stillwater Creek Vineyard form the foundation for Novelty Hill's wines, including a fresh Chardonnay.

Tasting Highlights

8 Super Washington Wines Up to 93 Points

Discover the Evergreen State with new reviews of Chardonnays, Rieslings, Rhône-style blends and more, most priced $35 or less

Tim Fish

Aug 26, 2024

Despite the challenges of the 2022 growing season, Williams Selyem winemaker Jeff Mangahas delivers an impressive lineup of Pinot Noirs that showcase the vintage’s up-front fruit and well-defined sense of place.

Tasting Reports

California Pinot Noir: Feeling the Heat

The 2022 vintage saw a severe heat wave, but vintners delivered outstanding wines

James Molesworth

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

The new aging cellar of Baron de Ley, a leading winery in Spain's Rioja region

Tasting Highlights

8 Stellar Spanish and Portuguese Value Wines Under $30

Riojas and Douros take center stage in these new reviews of delicious reds rated up to 91 points

Alison Napjus

Aug 22, 2024

Argyle farms four estate vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley, including the Spirit Hill Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills, which contributes to the winery's noteworthy sparkling wines.

Tasting Highlights

8 Wonderful West Coast Values Priced $35 or Less

Get a sneak peek at our editors' tastings with new reviews of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine and more from California, Oregon and Washington state, up to 92 points

Aaron Romano

Aug 19, 2024

Alvarinho is one of the most common white grape varieties grown in Vinho Verde by Soalheiro.

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Alphabetical Guide to Vinho Verde

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Soalheiro’s Maria Palmira Cerdeira (center), with her children Maria João and António Luís, made highly rated wines in this report.

Tasting Reports

Exploring Portugal’s Vinho Verde

Get to know this historic region for Portuguese white wines

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Ca’ del Bosco produced one of this report's top riserva bottlings, a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero grapes harvested from Italy’s Franciacorta region.

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Alphabetical Guide to Italian Sparkling Wine

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Aubert’s UV-SL vineyard in Sonoma, named to honor the late winemaker Ulises Valdez Sr. (UL) on his home estate at Stoetz Lane (SL), has succeeded in producing some of California’s most impressive Pinot Noirs, including this year’s 2022 release.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir

James Molesworth

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

The terraced vineyards of Alzinger in Loibenberg rise above the coast of the Danube River in Austria’s Wachau Valley.

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Alphabetical Guide to Austria

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

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