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Bodega Colomé’s high-elevation vines produce excellent Malbec.

Tasting Highlights

8 Expressive Argentine Reds Up to 92 Points

New reviews of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and more from Mendoza and other South American terroirs, priced as low as $15

Aaron Romano

Jun 12, 2025

Tasting Highlights

10 Tempting California Rhône-Style Wines up to 93 Points

New reviews of reds and whites from Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara and more, priced as low as $16

Aaron Romano

Jun 9, 2025

Brotte has made wine in the Southern Rhône since 1880.

Tasting Highlights

8 Tasty Southern Rhône Reds, Whites and Rosés Up to 92 Points

Look to these food-friendly wines—including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and Tavel—for delicious summer sipping

Kenny Martin

Jun 5, 2025

Adelsheim founder David Adelsheim purchased his first vineyard 1971, later establishing the first winery in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains in 1978, producing noteworthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding Oregon Chardonnays at 90+ Points

New reviews of high-quality Chardonnays showcase the state's whites as formidable counterpoints to its signature Pinot Noirs

Chris Cardoso

Jun 2, 2025

Katharina and Manfred Prüm of Joh. Jos. Prüm produced many of the highest-scoring Mosel Rieslings tasted from the 2023 vintage.

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Alphabetical Guide to Germany

From the Jul 31, 2025, issue

Mark Aubert’s meticulous winemaking yielded a number of this report’s top-rated bottlings.

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Alphabetical Guide to California Chardonnay

From the Jul 31, 2025, issue

Domaine des Lambrays produced one of the top-rated wines of the 2022 vintage from its Clos des Lambrays vineyard in the Côte de Nuits.

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Alphabetical Guide to Red Burgundy

From the Jul 31, 2025, issue

Greywacke produces some of New Zealand’s top Sauvignon Blanc bottlings from picturesque vineyards.

Tasting Highlights

9 Delicious New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs Up to 93 Points

New reviews of refreshing white wine values, including Greywacke, Kim Crawford and Invivo

Chris Cardoso

May 29, 2025

While Château d’Esclans is famous for Whispering Angel, the estate’s Côtes de Provence bottling is worth seeking out for its greater complexity.

Tasting Highlights

10 Dazzling Provence Rosés Up to 91 Points

New reviews of refreshing French pink wines primed for summer sipping

Kristen Bieler

May 22, 2025

Elk Cove Vineyards farms 380 planted acres in Oregon's Willamette Valley, with a focus on Pinot Noir, yielding outstanding results.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exceptional West Coast Pinot Noirs at 90+ Points

New reviews of outstanding-rated reds from California and Oregon

Aaron Romano

May 19, 2025

Founded in 1974 by the Campbell family, Elk Cove delivers a brilliant 2022 lineup, made by second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell.

Tasting Reports

Oregon’s Winning Streak

Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from 2022 and 2023 continue the state’s run of outstanding wines

Tim Fish

From the Jun 30, 2025, issue

Etxaniz Txakolina’s seaside vineyards produce some of the top-scoring wines from the region.

Tasting Highlights

9 Tasty Txakoli Whites, Rosés and Sparklers Up to 91 Points

New reviews of refreshing Spanish wines ideal for summer sipping

Alison Napjus

May 15, 2025

Sparkling wine comes in many shapes and forms to suit any taste, from sweet to dry and everywhere between.

Tasting Reports

Sparkling with Style

A guide to the many flavors to explore. Plus, 100 recommended bottles from around the world

Larry Rubin

From the Jun 30, 2025, issue

Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi’s 2020 Brunello Castelgiocondo and 2019 Castelgiocondo Riserva bottlings earned outstanding and classic scores, respectively, in this report.

Tasting Reports

Attention to Detail

Top Brunello di Montalcino producers countered heat stress with precision in the vineyard and cellar

Bruce Sanderson

From the Jun 30, 2025, issue

Col d’Orcia, which farms organically in the southwest of Montalcino, makes an impressive Rosso in addition to several Brunellos.

Tasting Highlights

8 Terrific Tuscan Reds Up to 92 Points

New reviews of delicious reds, including Chianti, Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montalcino

Rachel Shanker

May 8, 2025

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