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Jasper Hill proprietors Emily and Nick McNally (far left and center) made one of the year’s top-rated wines, a single-vineyard Shiraz from their Heathcote estate offering a stunning array of flavors.

Tasting Reports

Australia’s Forward Motion

As quality continues to rise, the country’s wines reflect the diversity of its regions and styles

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

For this year’s tasting report Roederer Estate winemaker Arnaud Weyrich produced six Anderson Valley bottlings, all scoring 92 points or higher.

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A New World of Bubbly

The latest releases from U.S. sparkling wine producers balance tradition and innovation

Tim Fish

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

Named the No. 11 wine of 2024, Craggy Range’s 94-point Sauvignon Blanc was grown at the winery’s Te Muna estate vineyard in Martinborough, New Zealand

Tasting Reports

The Top 100 Wines of 2024: Wines 11 to 100

Profiles of this year’s Top 100 red, white, rosé and sparkling picks from around the world

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

The top 10 wines of 2024 represent the most exciting bottles out of more than 10,000 wines reviewed in blind tastings over the past year.

Tasting Reports

The Top 100

Our annual roundup of the year’s most exciting wines

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

This Thanksgiving, are you ready to make a toast with a new favorite wine?

Tasting Highlights

10 Terrific Global Wines for Thanksgiving at 90+ Points

This holiday, start sipping a bit differently with new reviews of food-friendly Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and more from Argentina, France, Italy and beyond, all priced $40 or less

Aaron Romano

Nov 25, 2024

Don't miss your chance to pick up these fun, newly released wines.

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2024 Beaujolais Nouveau: Exciting Wines from a Challenging Vintage

A late, low-volume harvest delivers juicy, nicely structured wines that offer early appeal

Larry Rubin

Nov 21, 2024

Some wine pairings for Thanksgiving are as delicious as they are classic.

Tasting Highlights

12 Fantastic Thanksgiving Wines Up to 93 Points

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Côtes du Rhône, Cava, Port and more feature in new reviews of wines that would deliciously complement your festivities, most priced $35 or less

Rachel Whiteman

Nov 21, 2024

Giant Steps’ Applejack Vineyard in the Yarra Valley produced one of 2022’s top-scoring Pinot Noirs.

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Alphabetical Guide to Australia

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

Napa Valley's Schramsberg is one of the leading producers of sparkling wine in California, with over 10 bottles tasted for this report scoring 90 points or higher.

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Alphabetical Guide to U.S. Sparkling Wines

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

Wente Vineyards has been farming since 1883, making noteworthy wines, including well-priced values, from its Livermore Valley vineyards.

Tasting Highlights

8 Excellent West Coast Value Wines Up to 92 Points

New reviews of well-priced Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more from California, Oregon and Washington state, all priced $30 or less

Aaron Romano

Nov 18, 2024

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is one of several wine specialties for Erica and Kim Crawford's Loveblock in New Zealand.

Tasting Highlights

9 Great Global Sauvignon Blancs Up to 94 Points

Tour regions in California, France, New Zealand and beyond, with new reviews of fantastic white wines priced as low as $14

Rachel Whiteman

Nov 14, 2024

Located in Sonoma's Russian River Valley, Copaín is known for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings, but it also makes other wines, including a white blend.

Tasting Highlights

7 Wonderful White Wines from Across the United States

Explore regions in California, New York and Oregon with new reviews of impressive Pinot Gris, Riesling and more, most priced less than $30

Chris Cardoso

Nov 11, 2024

The Rhône Valley's Pierre Amadieu makes acclaimed wines in several appellations, including Gigondas and Vacqueyras.

Tasting Highlights

9 Marvelous Northern and Southern Rhône Reds Up to 92 Points

It’s a good time to stock up on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and more from the celebrated French region; start with these new reviews, with most prices at $35 or less

Kristen Bieler

Nov 7, 2024

Philipponnat, Fleur de Miraval, Alfred Gratien, Valentin Leflaive, Moët & Chandon and Pierre Gimonnet & Fils produced some of this report's top-rated vintage and non-vintage Champagnes.

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The Splendor of Champagne

The region’s leading producers deliver high quality amid a diverse range of styles

Alison Napjus

From the Dec 15, 2024, issue

The town of Avize, outside of Épernay, overlooks many Champagne vineyards.

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Alphabetical Guide to Champagne

From the Dec 15, 2024, issue

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