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The vineyards of the Northern Rhône’s famed Côte-Rôtie appellation delivered a range of impressive reds from the outstanding 2023 vintage, including some of this report’s top-rated wines.

Tasting Reports

The Rhône’s Sweet Spot

The 2023 vintage balances ripeness and freshness for early drinking—and longer-term aging

Kristen Bieler

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

A longtime engineer, George Wolski brings a precision mindset to his Andrias Gvino wines, including the leading white bottling in this report.

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Georgia in the Spotlight

Wines from this small country are introducing Americans to ancient grapes worth exploring

James Molesworth

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

Nicolas-Jay’s Bishop Creek Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton is a key source for its noteworthy Pinot Noirs.

Tasting Highlights

Willamette Valley’s on a Roll with 8 Pinot Noirs Up to 93 Points

New reviews of Oregon’s flagship wine from top producers, including Domaine Serene, Elk Cove, Willakenzie and more

Feb 9, 2026

Viña Polkura farms 75 acres in Colchagua Valley’s Marchigüe region with a focus on Syrah.

Tasting Highlights

Explore Chile with These 8 Top-Rated Wine Values

New reviews of 90+ rated Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Sauvignon Blanc and more

Aaron Romano

Feb 5, 2026

Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane Kakhuri are the two most common indigenous white grape varieties grown in the celebrated winemaking region of Kakheti, Georgia.

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Alphabetical Guide to Georgia

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

Sheep grazing is one of many biodynamic practices employed at Echolands in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley.

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Alphabetical Guide to Washington Wines

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

Clos des Papes produced one of 2023’s top scoring bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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Alphabetical Guide to Rhône Valley Wines

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

Larkmead winery in Napa Valley crafted one of the highest scoring Chenin Blancs from the 2023 vintage.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Chenin Blanc

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

In addition to top Barolos, Oddero makes a standout Barbera in a linear style.

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Go Beyond Barolo and Barbaresco with These 8 Standout Piedmont Reds

New reviews of top Barbera, Dolcetto and Grignolino, all under $40

Jan 30, 2026

There have never been more de-alcoholized wines on the market—but can any of them stand in for the real thing?

Tasting Reports

Do De-Alcoholized Wines Deliver?

As new nonalcoholic options enter the market, we blind-tasted 50 bottles to test which—if any—can stand in for the real thing

Larry Rubin

Jan 27, 2026

Quinta do Noval’s Christian Seely sourced an old-vine parcel on schist soils for this report’s top wine: the classic-scoring Douro Vinhas do Passadouro Terroir Series 2021.

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Purely Portugal

The success of red and white wines from the Douro Valley has encouraged vintners across the country to follow suit

Alison Napjus

From the Feb 28, 2026, issue

New Zealand’s Rapaura Springs grows and sources grapes throughout Marlborough for its noteworthy Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Highlights

8 Excellent Global Values at 90+ Points, Including Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc

New reviews of reds, whites and bubbly from France, Italy, California and more, priced at $30 or less

Aaron Romano

Jan 26, 2026

The century-old Vinha do Rio parcel within Ramos-Pinto’s Bom Retiro vineyard

Tasting Reports

The Allure of Port

Across a range of styles, these rarefied wines have never been better

James Molesworth

From the Feb 28, 2026, issue

Our senior editors have curated a go-to guide to smart buys from around the world.

Tasting Reports

Smart Buys for Smart Buyers

125 bright ideas for getting the most for your money

From the Feb 28, 2026, issue

From the cellars of Quinta do Vale Meão comes the outstanding Douro 2022. Winemaker Francisco Olazabal believes it and other 2022s are capable of aging, despite hailing from a warm vintage that some would expect to mature quickly.

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Alphabetical Guide to Portuguese Wine

From the Feb 28, 2026, issue

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