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Napa Valley’s St. Supéry uses only estate-grown grapes for its wines, including a noteworthy Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Highlights

8 Refreshing California White Wines Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Golden State Sauvignon Blanc, Rhône-style whites and blends from Napa, Santa Barbara and beyond priced as low as $15

Chris Cardoso

Jul 14, 2025

Marqués de Cáceres produces a range of high quality Rioja bottlings.

Tasting Highlights

8 Sunny Rioja Reds Up to 91 Points

New reviews of delicious Tempranillo-based wines from Marqués de Cáceres, Beronia and more, priced as low as $17

Alison Napjus

Jul 10, 2025

Founded in 1976, Ravenswood is a Sonoma County Zinfandel specialist.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting Sonoma Wines Up to 93 Points

New reviews of Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and more showcasing the California region’s top terroirs

Aaron Romano

Jul 7, 2025

From its picturesque Marlborough vineyards, Ant Moore produces multiple Sauvignon Blanc bottlings worth seeking out.

Tasting Highlights

9 Refreshing 2024 Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs Up to 93 Points

New reviews of crisp whites from Dog Point, Ant Moore, Whitehaven and more, priced as low as $13

MaryAnn Worobiec

Jul 3, 2025

Etxaniz Txakolina produced one of this report’s top-scoring wines from the Txomin Etxaniz vineyard in the Basque region of northern Spain.

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Alphabetical Guide to Txakolina

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

Château Malherbe produced two of this report’s top-scoring white wines from its Côtes de Provence vineyards.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Provence

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

Bedrock’s Zinfandel vineyards in Sonoma produced some of this report’s top-scoring bottles.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Zinfandel

From the Aug 31, 2025, issue

Pioneering Willamette Valley winery Erath produces noteworthy Pinot Gris in addition to Pinot Noir.

Tasting Highlights

10 Terrific West Coast Values Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and more from California, Oregon and Washington, priced as low as $11

Aaron Romano

Jun 30, 2025

Carpineto produces a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano riserva, plus two single-vineyard bottlings, from its Sangiovese vines.

Tasting Highlights

8 Tasty Tuscan Reds Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Sangiovese values from Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Bruce Sanderson

Jun 26, 2025

Based in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley, Quivira farms nearly 70 acres of organically grown grapes for its noteworthy California wines, including Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Highlights

8 Fresh California White Wines Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and more, priced as low as $12

Aaron Romano

Jun 23, 2025

Emilio Moro produces a lively, zesty Godello from its Bierzo vineyards.

Tasting Highlights

9 Refreshing Spanish Wines Up to 93 Points

New reviews of red and white values, including Ribera del Duero, Albariño and Mencía

Alison Napjus

Jun 20, 2025

Pahlmeyer sources the rocky, mountainous terrain of Napa Valley’s Stagecoach Vineyard to produce outstanding Chardonnay.

Tasting Reports

Chardonnay’s Cutting Edge

California vintners push Chardonnay toward greater elegance and ageability, with stunning results

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Jul 31, 2025, issue

Domaine Faiveley’s classic-rated 2022 Corton showcases the excellent quality of the vintage in the Côte de Beaune.

Tasting Reports

Burgundy’s Classic 2022s

Vibrant, balanced Pinot Noirs are the hallmark of the vintage, despite the hot, dry summer

Bruce Sanderson

From the Jul 31, 2025, issue

The Haag family of Schloss Lieser (from left): Niklas, Ute, Thomas and Lara

Tasting Reports

Germany’s Welcome Surprise

The 2023 vintage defies expectations, with high quality Rieslings in every style

Kristen Bieler

From the Jul 31, 2025, issue

Sangiacomo Vineyard is a prime source for many Sonoma Pinot Noir producers, including Sojourn, and often yields exciting results.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exceptional 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs at 91+ Points

Sonoma County’s marquee Pinot Noir region shines in the 2023 vintage, with outstanding-rated reds

Chris Cardoso

Jun 16, 2025

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