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Tasting Reports

Based primarily in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de Beaurenard is spread across nearly 150 acres in the Southern Rhône Valley.

Tasting Highlights

8 Outstanding Southern Rhône Reds

Explore the Côtes du Rhône appellation and beyond with these new reviews of wines priced $35 or less, all at 90 points or more

Kristen Bieler

Nov 10, 2022

Though Christian Moueix's expertise was on Bordeaux's Right Bank, he ended up focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa, eventually eliminating Merlot from the Dominus blend.

Tasting Reports

Dominus Estate’s Balancing Act

Christian Moueix presents four vintages of his Napa Cabernet blend, including Wine Spectator’s 2021 Wine of the Year

Aaron Romano

Nov 9, 2022

Dominio de Pingus founder and winemaker Peter Sisseck says even better wines are on the horizon.

Tasting Reports

A Rare Pingus Trio

The founding winemaker of Spain’s famed cult winery shares three vintages of his coveted Tempranillos

Kristen Bieler

Nov 7, 2022

For its noteworthy Pinot Noirs, Lemelson harvests from 160 acres of vineyards throughout Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Tasting Highlights

8 Splendid Oregon Pinot Noirs Up to 92 Points

New reviews of stellar reds from Willamette Valley and beyond, most priced $35 or less

Tim Fish

Nov 7, 2022

Led by winemaker Virginia Wilcox, Vasse Felix has built a reputation for excellence in Australia's Margaret River region.

Tasting Highlights

10 Global Showstoppers at 90+ Points

Travel the world with these new reviews of Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet and more from California, France, Italy and beyond, all rated 90 points or more

Rachel Whiteman

Nov 3, 2022

Celebrate the eeriest evening of the year with a delightful value wine rated 90 points or more.

Tasting Highlights

12 Outstanding Value Wines for Halloween

It's all treat, no trick, with these new reviews of wines from France, Italy, Australia and beyond, all priced $30 or less

Aaron Romano

Oct 31, 2022

The late Louis-Fabrice Latour presided over impressive growth at Maison Louis Latour, which made two of the year's top white Burgundies.

Tasting Reports

White Burgundy

Fresh, balanced whites emerge from early harvests in 2019 and 2020

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

There are plenty of delicious wines to be had on a limited budget—if you know where to look.

Tasting Reports

The Amazing Race for Values

A journey to find great bargains across the Southern Hemisphere

Keith Newton

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

From left: winemakers Mark Aubert, David Ramey and Paul Hobbs, with <i>Wine Spectator</i>'s MaryAnn Worobiec

Tasting Reports

Masters of California Chardonnay

Elite winemakers Mark Aubert, Paul Hobbs and David Ramey share two vintages each of their single-vineyard Sonoma Chardonnays

Tim Fish

Oct 28, 2022

On hand to discuss the character of Château Mouton-Rothschild’s wines at the 2022 Wine Experience were (from left) estate manager Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy and co-owner Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, with <i>Wine Spectator</i> senior editor James Molesworth.

Tasting Reports

A Feeling for Art and People at Château Mouton-Rothschild

The Bordeaux first-growth’s spirit shines in a vertical tasting covering four decades

Kenny Martin

Oct 28, 2022

Founded in the 14th century, Cordero di Montezemolo continues to be one of Piedmont's leading wine estates.

Tasting Highlights

14 Outstanding Italian Wines at 90+ Points

Barolo, Barbaresco, Rosso di Montalcino and much more feature in these new reviews of white, red and sparkling wines from up and down the boot

Larry Rubin

Oct 27, 2022

The 2019 Sassicaia from the team at Tenuta San Guido is one of the year's highest-rated wines. From left: general manager Carlo Paoli, co-owner Priscilla Incisa della Rochetta and CEO Alessandro Berlingieri

Tasting Reports

Perfect Balance

The 2019 vintage in Tuscany earns a classic rating, with Mother Nature and producer expertise coming together for the win

Bruce Sanderson

From the Oct 31, 2022, issue

From left: Josh Bergström, <i>Wine Spectator</i> senior editor Tim Fish, Evening Land's Sashi Moorman, Zena Crown's Shane Moore and Domaine Drouhin's Véronique Boss-Drouhin

Tasting Reports

Strength and Delicacy: Oregon’s Dynamic 2019 Pinot Noirs

The stupendous 2019 vintage makes its Wine Experience debut with terroir-driven reds from Evening Land, Domaine Drouhin, Bergström and Zena Crown

Aaron Romano

Oct 26, 2022

From left: Albiera Antinori, Tenuta Fontodi's Giovanni Manetti, <i>Wine Spectator</i>'s Bruce Sanderson, Castello di Ama's Marco Pallanti and Francesco Ricasoli

Tasting Reports

A Grand Selection: 2019 Chianti Classicos Reach New Heights

The newest classic vintage shines in a tasting of Gran Selezione Chianti Classicos from Antinori, Fontodi, Castello di Ama and Barone Ricasoli

Owen Dugan

Oct 25, 2022

Senior editor Alison Napjus discussed the stellar 2008 vintage with (from left) Krug Champagne's Olivier Krug, Cristal's Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon and Dom Pérignon's Daniel Carvajal Pérez.

Tasting Reports

Champagne’s 2008 Vintage Shines

Three of the sparkling wine region’s most prestigious labels—Cristal, Dom Pérignon and Krug—express how the year represented a shift in Champagne

Julia Larson

Oct 24, 2022

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