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Château Pichon Longueville Lalande director Nicholas Glumineau navigated the challenges of 2020 to make one of the year's top wines.

Tasting Reports

Bordeaux Stands Firm

The ups and downs of the 2020 vintage continue a trend of extreme growing conditions and mixed results

James Molesworth

From the Mar 31, 2023, issue

Now led by its 12th generation of vintners, Alsace's Muré makes a range of impressive and affordable wines.

Tasting Highlights

10 Outstanding Last-Minute Values for Valentine’s Day

Start your holiday wine search with these new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and more from France, Italy and beyond, all priced $30 or less and rated 90 points or higher

MaryAnn Worobiec

Feb 13, 2023

Wines 4, 3 and 2 are poured and discussed by their winemakers.

Tasting Reports

Tasting the Top 10 of 2021

Storied wines at the pinnacle of quality take the stage

Dana Nigro

Feb 9, 2023

Chile's distinctive soils and terroirs have made for a wide range of impressive wines from producers like Viña Carmen.

Tasting Highlights

8 Enticing Chilean Reds at 90+ Points

Travel Chile with these new reviews of Cabernet, Syrah, Carmenère and more up to 92 points, with plenty of values priced $35 or less

Aaron Romano

Feb 9, 2023

Founded in 1956, Viña Santa Ema makes a range of wines, including noteworthy Carménère.

Tasting Highlights

10 Outstanding Bordeaux-Style Reds from Around the Globe

New reviews of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and more from Washington, Chile, South Africa and beyond, all rated 90 points or higher and most priced $35 or less

Aaron Romano

Feb 6, 2023

Anthony Russell Hamilton leads his family's estate in South Africa's Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, specializing in impressive Chardonnays.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding Wines from Across the World

Explore California, Italy, France and beyond with these new reviews of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and more rated 90 points or higher

Rachel Whiteman

Feb 2, 2023

<i>Wine Spectator</i>'s editors place their bets on the best wine values from across the globe.

Tasting Reports

Sure Bets for $40 or Less

Great deals are in the cards as our editors stack the deck with values from around the world

From the Feb 28, 2023, issue

At estates throughout the Southern Rhône, producers such as Famille Perrin are grappling with increasingly hot, dry conditions, leading to creative solutions in both the vineyard and cellar.

Tasting Reports

The Rhône Faces the Heat

Across the Rhône valley, winemakers adapt to rising temperatures in their pursuit of fresh, vibrant wines

Kristen Bieler

From the Feb 28, 2023, issue

The steep hillside terraces of Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos estate bore the fruit for its 2020 Vintage Port, one of 10 classic-rated wines in this report.

Tasting Reports

Vintage Port 2020

The dark, lush 2020 Ports are in short supply but worth tracking down

James Molesworth

From the Feb 28, 2023, issue

Col Solare produced two outstanding reds, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, in this report.

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Alphabetical Guide to Washington Wines

From the Mar 31, 2023, issue

Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker made one of this report's top Margaux values.

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Alphabetical Guide to 2020 Bordeaux

From the Mar 31, 2023, issue

Mendocino's Handley Cellars has been a pioneer and champion for Anderson Valley Pinot Noir since its founding in 1982.

Tasting Highlights

10 Dazzling West Coast Pinot Noirs Up to 91 Points

Explore the Pinot Noirs of California and Oregon with these new reviews of reds from Sonoma, Mendocino and Willamette Valley

April Louis

Jan 30, 2023

Marcos Eguren oversees winemaking at his family's winery, Sierra Cantabria, a leading name in Spain's Rioja region.

Tasting Highlights

8 Spanish and Portuguese Gems Up to 92 Points

These new reviews feature a range of impressive wines from the Iberian Peninsula, including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Douro and more, most priced less than $25

Alison Napjus

Jan 26, 2023

Well-known for its Bordeaux-style wines, Sonoma County's Aperture Cellars also makes noteworthy Chenin Blanc.

Tasting Highlights

8 Exciting California Whites Up to 92 Points

Explore these new reviews of fresh and lively Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, blends and more to enjoy during the winter months

Aaron Romano

Jan 23, 2023

McPrice “Mac” Meyers expresses the <i>terroir</i> of Paso Robles in his Beautiful Earth 2020 red blend.

Tasting Reports

The Top 100 Wines of 2022: Wines 11 to 100

From the Dec 31, 2022, issue

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