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

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

Aug 26, 2024

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

Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel

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.

Alphabetical Guide to White Burgundy

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.

Great Values Around the Clock

A global roundup of well-priced wines for every occasion

From the Oct 15, 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.

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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.

Alphabetical Listing

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.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Pinot Noir

James Molesworth

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

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.

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

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Austria

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Ebner-Ebenauer’s founders Manfred and Marion Ebner-Ebenauer produced some of this report’s top-scoring Grüner Veltliners.

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Austria Shines

Austria’s 2022 vintage is a strong follow-up to the excellent 2021

Kristen Bieler

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Based in the village of Chavignol, the Loire Valley's Domaine Hubert Brochard has crafted Sancerre whites since 1900.

Tasting Highlights

9 Sensational Sancerres Up to 92 Points

Discover France's Loire Valley with these new reviews of exciting Sauvignon Blancs priced as low as $29

Kristen Bieler

Aug 15, 2024

The steep vineyards of Valdobbiadene produce some of the most exclusive sparkling wines from the Prosecco region of Italy.

Tasting Reports

Sparkling Italy

This diverse country offers delicious bubblies in a range of styles

Alison Napjus

From the Sep 30, 2024, issue

Based in Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley, Quivira farms nearly 70 acres of organically grown grapes for its noteworthy California wines, including Rhône-style blends.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding West Coast Rhônes at 90+ Points

Get a sneak peek at our newest tastings with reviews of impressive Syrah, Grenache and blends from California and Washington state, up to 93 points

Chris Cardoso

Aug 12, 2024

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