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Located in Washington's Wahluke Slope, Fielding Hills' 22-acre Riverbend Vineyard is a source for many of its noteworthy wines, including Syrah.

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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 reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot and blends

Chris Cardoso

Dec 11, 2023

Masseria Li Veli has helped bring attention to the wines of Italy's Puglia region, tapping local grape varieties like Susumaniello.

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8 Incredible Italian Red Wine Values Up to 92 Points

Travel Italy with these new reviews of impressive Nebbiolo Langhe, Valpolicella, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and more priced $32 or less

Rachel Whiteman

Dec 7, 2023

Uruguay's Bodega Garzón grows many grape varieties across nearly 600 vineyard acres in the Maldonado region, producing a broad range of wines such as its noteworthy Marselan.

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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 wines from California, Argentina, Italy and beyond, with scores up to 92 points

Chris Cardoso

Dec 4, 2023

Since its founding in the 19th century, Barossa estate Yalumba has built a diverse portfolio of wines, from high-end Shiraz and Cabernet to a range of value-oriented reds and whites.

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Benchmarks and Breakthroughs

Australia delivers high quality while emerging regions expand the country’s offerings

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Dec 31, 2023, issue

American sparkling wines, including the latest releases from Korbel in Sonoma, punch well above their weight.

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Sparkling Traditions

The history of U.S. bubbly runs deep, yielding delicious wines for the holidays

Tim Fish

From the Dec 31, 2023, issue

Bordeaux's Château Phélan Ségur makes a consistently impressive St.-Estèphe red that offers great value.

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Explore Bordeaux's 2021 Vintage with These 8 Great Wines

Pauillac, St.-Estèphe, Pomerol and more feature in these new reviews of Merlot- and Cabernet-based reds rated up to 91 points, most priced $40 or less

Larry Rubin

Nov 30, 2023

The top wines of 2023 represent the most exciting bottles among the over 9,200 wines reviewed in blind tastings during the past year by our editors.

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The Top 100

Our annual roundup of the year’s most exciting wines

From the Dec 31, 2023, issue

David Munksgard of Sonoma’s Iron Horse winery produced several of this report’s top-scoring sparklers.

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From the Dec 31, 2023, issue

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From the Dec 31, 2023, issue

Napa Valley's St. Supéry offers a range of impressive wines made from estate-grown grapes, including its Virtú blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

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10 Terrific West Coast Wines Rated 90 Points or Higher

California, Oregon and Washington state star in these new reviews of outstanding Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and more

Aaron Romano

Nov 27, 2023

Waterbrook's 49-acre vineyard in Walla Walla Valley provides the backbone for a number of its noteworthy wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon.

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8 Excellent Washington Red Wine Values Up to 91 Points

Featuring red wines priced less than $30, our new reviews show that you can enjoy impressive Cabernet, Merlot and blends without breaking the bank

Tim Fish

Nov 20, 2023

Now is the time to find these freshly released wines on store shelves.

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2023 Beaujolais Nouveau: A Solid Year for Fun Wines

Wine Spectator reviews 8 fresh and fruity Nouveaus from a difficult but rewarding vintage

Larry Rubin

Nov 16, 2023

Which wine will you choose for the Thanksgiving meal? Chardonnay? Pinot Noir? Franciacorta?

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with These 10 Wonderful Wines Up to 93 Points

Find a pairing for the turkey and fixings with these new reviews of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, sparkling wine and more from California, Oregon, France, Italy and beyond

Rachel Whiteman

Nov 16, 2023

Girard has been making Napa Valley wines for more than 40 years, including noteworthy Sauvignon Blanc.

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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 Santa Ynez Valley, up to 93 points and most priced $30 or less

Chris Cardoso

Nov 13, 2023

Newly appointed Piper-Heidsieck cellar master Émilien Boutillat oversaw the completion of the house’s top-scoring 2014 Rare Rosé, finishing the work of his renowned predecessor, Régis Camus.

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Champagne’s Sparkle

Quality—and prices—continue to rise as vintners respond to consumer demand

Alison Napjus

From the Dec 15, 2023, issue

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