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Insider Weekly: June 25 Edition
Saxum's vineyards in California's Willow Creek District yielded three of this report's top wines.

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Insider Weekly: June 25 Edition

This week's Insider Weekly kicks off with new reviews of outstanding Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Martinelli, Keplinger, Rochioli, Kosta Browne and more. You'll find stellar California Syrahs and other Rhône-style reds from Saxum and Colgin, plus new Napa Cabernets and Merlots. And don't miss our 91-point, $20 Value Pick and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines, including a 96-point Paso Robles red.

Insider Weekly: June 18 Edition
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Platt Vineyard in California's West Sonoma Coast region

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Insider Weekly: June 18 Edition

This week's Insider Weekly features new reviews of lush 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons and the exciting debut of Platt Vineyard's West Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs, from wine star Christian Seely. Plus, super Tuscan reds and super Oregon Chardonnays. And don't miss our 92-point, $30 Value Pick and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines, including a 97-point Sonoma Chardonnay.

Insider Weekly: June 11 Edition
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Napa Valley's Corison winery has been a St. Helena Cabernet star for nearly 40 years.

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Insider Weekly: June 11 Edition

This week's Insider Weekly features new reviews of 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. Also in this edition are exciting California Pinot Noirs and super Tuscans, plus outstanding Austrian whites. And don't miss our Value Pick—a 91-point, $25 Spanish red—and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines, including ageworthy 97-point Italian reds.

Insider Weekly: June 4 Edition
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Rochioli Vineyards in Sonoma's Russian River Valley is a California Pinot Noir icon

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Insider Weekly: June 4 Edition

This week's Insider Weekly kicks off with another stellar lineup of California Pinot Noirs. Also in this edition are the newest vintages of Bibi Graetz' super Tuscan Testamatta and Burgundy star Louis Latour's Montrachet. Plus, new outstanding California Merlots. And don't miss our Value Pick—a 91-point, $29 Priorat—and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines, including a 97-point Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

Insider Weekly: May 28 Edition
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Super Tuscan star Tenuta San Guido's latest vintage of Sassicaia is a new classic.

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Insider Weekly: May 28 Edition

This week's Insider Weekly kicks off with top-rated California Pinot Noirs from Brewer-Clifton, Melville and more. Also in this edition are the newest vintages of super Tuscan icon Sassicaia and Burgundy star Louis Jadot's Montrachet. Plus, exciting Austrtian whites. And don't miss our 91-point, $25 sparkling wine value, and 4 classic-rated Hot Wines, including two 97-point Chardonnays.

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