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Saint Helena Winery is one of the Napa estates that were able to make a solid 2022 Cabernet despite the extreme heat wave that baked the region’s vineyards over Labor Day.

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From the Nov 15, 2025, issue

Spottswoode produces a noteworthy Sauvignon Blanc using a mix of Napa and Sonoma grapes.

Tasting Highlights

8 Expressive Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs Up to 93 Points

New reviews of refreshing whites, including bottlings from Groth, Spottswoode, St. Supéry and more

MaryAnn Worobiec

Sep 22, 2025

Epoch winemaker Jordan Fiorentini crafted a range of top-rated reds this year from the winery’s estate vineyards in Paso Robles.

Tasting Reports

California Rhônes’ Broad Spectrum

Regional diversity is driving the state’s success with Rhône-style wines

Aaron Romano

From the Oct 31, 2025, issue

Tenuta San Guido, Castello di Monsanto, San Giusto a Rentennano, Castellare di Castellina and Fontodi all produced top-scoring bottles for this report from recently released vintages.

Tasting Reports

Bountiful Tuscany

Amid scores of great wines from recent vintages, pay close attention to the late-release 2021s

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2025, issue

The Priorat vineyards of Scala Dei are among the many distinctive landscapes of Spain that yield <i>terroir</i>-driven wines from both native and international grapes.

Tasting Reports

The Spirit of Spain

The panorama of wine styles from this diverse country reflects unique regional character

Alison Napjus

From the Oct 31, 2025, issue

In the Judean Hills, brothers Gilad and Golan Flam craft excellent wines, including a standout Sauvignon Blanc–based blend, at their namesake winery.

Tasting Highlights

12 Excellent Israeli Red and White Wines Up to 92 Points

Delicious kosher Cabernet, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and more for the holidays and beyond, priced as low as $17

Kristen Bieler

Sep 18, 2025

Central Coast pioneer Talley Vineyards has been producing noteworthy Pinot Noirs since 1982.

Tasting Highlights

7 Wonderful California Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points

New reviews from the outstanding 2023 vintage, featuring reds from North and Central Coast wineries including Red Car, Talbott, Talley and more

Sep 15, 2025

Capraia’s Chianti Classicos, particularly its single-vineyard <i>riserva</i>, are a consistent source of quality and value in the region.

Tasting Highlights

8 Delicious Chianti Classicos Up to 93 Points

New reviews of Sangiovese-based reds from Capraia, Bindi Sergardi, Rocca di Castagnoli and more, priced as low as $21

Sep 11, 2025

In Sonoma’s Alexander Valley, Jordan has been producing noteworthy wines, including Chardonnay from nearby Russian River Valley, since 1979.

Tasting Highlights

8 Expressive Sonoma Chardonnays Up to 92 Points

The 2023 vintage shines with these new reviews of prime California whites from Jordan, La Crema, Rodney Strong and more, priced as low as $26

Chris Cardoso

Sep 8, 2025

Familia Zuccardi produces a range of wines that show off the potential of Mendoza’s varied <i>terroirs</i>.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting Argentine Reds Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, priced as low as $15

Aaron Romano

Sep 4, 2025

François Chidaine, one of the early pioneers of the dry Chenin Blanc revolution, also makes an excellent off-dry bottling featured in this lineup.

Tasting Highlights

8 Stunning Montlouis White Wines Up to 93 Points

Delicious Chenin Blancs, priced as low as $25, from the Loire Valley’s most dynamic appellation

Kristen Bieler

Aug 28, 2025

La Crema uses vineyards from the cool and windy Monterey County for its noteworthy Pinot Gris.

Tasting Highlights

8 Refreshing West Coast White and Rosé Values for Labor Day Up to 91 Points

Celebrate with these new reviews of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and more from California, Oregon and Washington priced as low as $16

Chris Cardoso

Aug 25, 2025

Henri Bourgeois is one of Sancerre’s reliable, blue-chip producers of high quality wines.

Tasting Highlights

Sancerres Worth the Spend, Up to 92 Points

New reviews of 10 distinctive, terroir-expressive Loire Sauvignon Blancs, priced as low as $30

Kristen Bieler

Aug 21, 2025

Sonoma-based Banshee produces a range of wines, including noteworthy Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting Sonoma Wines Up to 93 Points

New reviews of California Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot priced as low as $24

Aaron Romano

Aug 18, 2025

G.D. Vajra produces several stellar Nebbiolo values, including the Barolo Albe, in addition to its coveted single-vineyard bottlings.

Tasting Highlights

8 Stunning Barolo, Barbaresco and Nebbiolo Values Up to 94 Points

New reviews of Piedmont reds from G.D. Vajra and more, priced as low as $24

Aug 14, 2025

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