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Tasting Highlights wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members.Sonoma excels with a wide variety of white and red grapes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive in the cooler areas along the coast, where fog and breezes lend vibrancy to the wines. Zinfandel is the star in warmer sites, making bold and zesty versions that are among Californias best. Youll find these grapes and more in todays selection fro...
Tasting Highlights wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members.Cabernet Sauvignon has been the backbone of Chilean winemaking since it arrived in the country in the 19th century, when pre-phylloxera vines were brought in from Bordeaux. These hearty reds are now popular worldwide, known for their quality and accessible prices. Weve rounded up several top examples of Cabernet from Chile in a variety ...
Tasting Highlights wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members.One of the most appealing things about Zinfandel is that buying a bottle or two rarely breaks the bank. Many clock in around $30 or less, like the picks in todays selection. These Zins come from all over California and are distinct to their terroirs, but each carries Zins hallmark fruit-forward appeal.A unique wine here comes from Paso ...
Senior editor James Molesworth is Wine Spectators new lead taster for California Cabernet Sauvignon. He recently returned to Napa Valley for more visits with top wineries. And dont miss our Q&A with James on his Napa Cab eureka moments, his scoring philosophy, and what hes up to when hes not tasting wine.All wines included in this report were tasted non-blind, at the properties in Napa. The wines are listed in the order of tasting.Abreu Vineyards Chef in the Cave Matt Morris Photo...
Tasting Highlights wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members.Napa Valley may be the most well-regarded U.S. wine region, but producers from coast to coast continue to prove theres much to be discovered outside California. From a benchmark New York Riesling to a vibrant white from a renowned red winemaker, todays selections represent both classic regional examples and bold new ventures, each offer...
Tasting Highlights wine reviews are fresh out of the tasting room, offering a sneak peek of our editors most recent scores and notes to WineSpectator.com members.Californias Rhône-style whites are increasingly diverse, offering a variety of food-friendly styles. Wines from grapes like Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne are known for their intense fruit flavors and heady aromas. This selection from across the state shows what this exciting category has to offer.Vintner Robert Haas, who passed...