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Considered one of the finest wineries of Argentina, Achaval Ferrer has established an international reputation for its Bordeaux-style reds, which include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. This 100% Cabernet Franc... Read More
Inspired by the style of northern Rhône Syrah and Australian Shiraz, this deep purple, full-bodied Syrah comes from California's Santa Ynez Valley. This rich, smooth red is dominated by wellbalanced flavors and aromas... Read More
Cap Royal is a unique project of the head winemaker of the esteemed Pauillac second growth Pichon Baron, the brilliant Jean-René Matignon. It is made from grapes personally selected by Jean-René from vineyards across... Read More
Located just outside of Margaux, the wines of Moulis-en-Médoc offer the lovely floral-scented bouquet and intricately delicate fruit reminiscent of Margaux with perhaps even a hint of red fruit suggestive of a Pinot Noir.... Read More
Always one of the best values of the Haut-Médoc, Château Sénéjac has outdone itself in 2018, earning impressive scores of 91-93 points from Vinous and 90-92 from Wine Advocate. Made from a robust blend... Read More
We go back a long way with the talented winemaker Brigitte Chevalier to when she was Jean-Luc Thunevin's assistant at his Bordeaux négociant business. Her Domaine de Cébène Ex Arena comes from her own... Read More
This superb single-vineyard Bonarda was made by the celebrated winemaker Alejandro Vigil, who has been chief winemaker of Bodega Catena Zapata since 2002, and Adrianna Catena, the youngest daughter of Nicolás Catena Zapata.... Read More
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This attractively fruit-forward Oregon Pinot Noir is named in honor of the artist Paul Klee, whose colorful abstract composition graces the label. The fruit comes from 14 family-owned vineyards located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA... Read More
Washington State's Charles Smith winery was founded with the goal of producing top-quality, value-priced Cabernet Sauvignon from selected Columbia Valley vineyards. This wine is made by traditional winemaking methods, including... Read More
The recently renovated and revived Tenuta Casenuove winery has really hit its stride in the fine 2019 vintage, earning eye-popping scores of 94 points from Vinous and 91 points from Wine Advocate. It is made predominantly from... Read More
Dubbed the bad boy of Bordeaux (a title he relishes), winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle Andraud sunk every penny they had to create Château Valandraud in 1991. Now ranked as a Premier Grand Cru Classé,... Read More
Established in 1967, Vasse Felix Winery put Western Australia's Margaret River appellation on the map. Unlike most of Australia, the cool, isolated Margaret River area produces elegant Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon of... Read More
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Crémant de Bourgogne, the traditional sparkling white Burgundy, comes remarkably close in style and quality to French Champagne at a fraction of the price. Domaine Gracieux Chevalier Crémant de Bourgogne is among... Read More
While there are other sparkling wines, there's nothing quite like Champagne. Syl Dautel NV Brut Tradition is a top value in this vaunted category. It's made from a blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from the villages... Read More
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Santa Barbara County's Sta. Rita Hills AVA enjoys one of the coolest climates on California's West Coast, making it ideal for producing top-quality Chardonnay. The 2021 Chardonnay comes from three top vineyards within... Read More
This rare and exciting Tuscan white wine is made from 100% Sangiovese, the workhorse red grape of Chianti. The juice is separated from the color-bearing skins immediately after destemming and pressing to achieve the wine's... Read More
Made by brother and sister team Edit and István Bai from seven different vineyard sites in the famed Tokaj region of Hungary, this unique, refreshing white is made in a bone-dry style from Hungary's indigenous Furmint... Read More
Made by Domaine de Chevalier at its estate in Sauternes, the bone-dry 2021 Lune d’Argent conveys much of Domaine de Chevalier's trademark style of purity, precision, and balance at an affordable price. Made from a blend... Read More
A benchmark producer of the Provence rosé that has become a perennial CW customer favorite, Bargemone's recently introduced white wine is thoroughly delightful. Founded by Templar knights in the 13th century, the estate's... Read More
The Viogniers of Rhône legend Alain Jaume, described by uber-critic Robert Parker as having the Midas touch when it comes to white grapes, offer tremendous quality and value. The 2022 Grand Veneur Blanc de Viognier is yet... Read More
A terrific value, this classic white Burgundy from the respected Domaine Maurice Martin received a traditional fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. Most of the wine was aged on the lees in... Read More
Made just outside of Chablis in the commune of Saint-Bris, this crisp, racy white is among the very few Sauvignon Blancs made in Burgundy, renowned as the home of Chardonnay. This is not as unusual as it seems, however, as Saint-Bris... Read More
Although Seghesio Family Vineyards is best known for its benchmark Sonoma County Zinfandels, it also produces this delicate Vermentino from the estate-owned Keyhole Ranch Vineyard in the cool, northern reaches of the Russian River... Read More