Chris Cardoso

Associate Tasting Coordinator, Napa
7 Spectacular Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons at 90+ Points
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7 Spectacular Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated 2021 Napa Cabernets that offer exceptional quality and …

Feb 5, 2024
7 Super California Sauvignon Blancs Up to 92 Points
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7 Super California Sauvignon Blancs Up to 92 Points

Take a journey from Napa Valley to Sonoma and beyond with these new reviews of delectable …

Jan 22, 2024
8 Exciting Washington Red Wines Up to 92 Points
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8 Exciting Washington Red Wines Up to 92 Points

Get to know Washington state's Columbia Valley and its subappellations with these new …

Dec 11, 2023
The Masked Wine Vandal—Intruder Empties Tanks at Washington’s Sparkman Cellars, Destroying 4,800 Gallons of Wine
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The Masked Wine Vandal—Intruder Empties Tanks at Washington’s Sparkman Cellars, Destroying 4,800 Gallons of Wine

Video surveillance caught a person entering at night and opening the spigots on two full …

Dec 8, 2023
Travel the Globe with 10 Fantastic Value Wines at $25 or Less
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Travel the Globe with 10 Fantastic Value Wines at $25 or Less

Cabernet, Syrah, Malbec and more take the spotlight in these new reviews of well-priced …

Dec 4, 2023
Discover California Sauvignon Blanc with These 8 Fantastic Wines
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Discover California Sauvignon Blanc with These 8 Fantastic Wines

Find a favorite pairing with our new reviews of white wines from Napa Valley, Sonoma and …

Nov 13, 2023
Turning Tables: Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen Gets a Refresh
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Turning Tables: Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen Gets a Refresh

One of Northern California’s best-known restaurants welcomes a new chef and a renovated …

Nov 2, 2023
Country Star Scotty McCreery Sings of Cabernet in a Solo Cup
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Country Star Scotty McCreery Sings of Cabernet in a Solo Cup

Plus, a Cessna 172 airplane makes an emergency landing in a Sonoma winery's Chardonnay vines

Nov 30, 2023
10 Remarkable Australian Wines Under $30
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10 Remarkable Australian Wines Under $30

Great Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and more feature in these new reviews of wines …

Oct 19, 2023