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Château Montrose produced one of the top-scoring Cabernet Sauvignon blends from St.-Estèphe tasted in this report.

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Alphabetical Guide to 2023 Bordeaux

From the May 31, 2026, issue

The top-scoring Pinot Noir of this report came from Beaux Freres’ Upper Terrace vineyard in Willamette Valley.

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Alphabetical Guide to Oregon

From the May 31, 2026, issue

The Mosel Valley’s famously steep, verdant slopes—including these Haart vineyards—produce renowned Rieslings at a range of sweetness levels.

Tasting Highlights

The Weightless Magic of the Mosel

These world-class kabinett and spätlese Rieslings offer tremendous complexity for under $30

Kristen Bieler

Mar 20, 2026

The 2023 releases from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti display youthful tension and dense textures that promise a long life ahead.

Bruce Sanderson Decanted

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2023: Harnessing Nature’s Generosity

In a challenging year, the famed Burgundy estate made exceptional wines that will benefit from time in the cellar

Bruce Sanderson

From the Jun 30, 2026, issue

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, Foxen produces noteworthy wines, including Pinot Noir from nearby Santa Maria Valley.

Tasting Highlights

California Pinot Noirs With Distinction

Explore the Golden State’s many terroirs, including Santa Barbara and Mendocino, with delicious bottles to drink now up to 92 points

Mar 16, 2026

Sisters Chiara (left) and Carissa Mondavi of Sentium

Tasting Reports

California Sauvignon Blanc Excitement

The upward trajectory for this popular white continues, with stylish examples from recent vintages

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Apr 30, 2026, issue

Long considered one of Barolo’s leading <em>crus</em>, Aldo Conterno’s Romirasco vineyard excelled in the classic-scoring 2021 vintage, yielding this report’s top wine as well as the estate’s highest-rated bottling ever.

Tasting Reports

Brilliant Barolos

Piedmont’s king of wines hits a new high-water mark in the 2021 vintage

Bruce Sanderson

From the Apr 30, 2026, issue

A Gigondas vineyard with the striking Dentelles de Montmirail rock formations in the background

Tasting Highlights

Châteauneuf and Then Some—Spicy Southern Rhône Reds

Don’t miss top Grenache-based reds from Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Lirac and Côtes du Rhône, up to 93 points and as low as $20

Mar 5, 2026

Unti farms 60 acres of vineyards in Dry Creek Valley for its noteworthy wines, including Zinfandel.

Tasting Highlights

Shining Sonoma County: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel Picks

Explore Sonoma’s diversity with these top red and white wine values, priced as low as $10

Aaron Romano

Feb 26, 2026

Crafting Hensel West’s high-scoring 2024 Sauvignon Blanc from their Riverbound vineyard in Napa was a team effort between winemaker Ashley Hepworth and vintners Will Phelps and Amanda Phelps.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to California Sauvignon Blanc

From the Apr 30, 2026, issue

Luigi Baudana’s 2021 Barolos from his estate vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba all received some of this report’s most impressive scores.

Alphabetical Listing

Alphabetical Guide to Piedmont

From the Apr 30, 2026, issue

Entre-Deux-Mers is situated in the idyllic area between the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.

Tasting Highlights

The Fresh and Minerally White Wines Found Between Two Seas

These Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon blends from Bordeaux’s Entre-Deux-Mers offer exceptional value at under $20

James Molesworth

Feb 19, 2026

Tasting Reports

California Chenin Blanc Revival

This versatile white grape has made a California comeback in a big way

MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

Leonetti Cellars’ Walla Walla Valley vineyards yielded outstanding bottlings from both the 2022 and 2023 vintages.

Tasting Reports

Washington’s Dynamism

Despite varying conditions, producers deliver one compelling vintage after another

Tim Fish

From the Mar 31, 2026, issue

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

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