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Wine Crush: Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2023
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Wine Crush: Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 2023

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Tasting Manager Kevin Davy's Wine Crush this week is a 100 percent roussanne that will leave you yearning for more.
Portugal 2024 Tasting Report: A Fresh Twist on Heritage
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Portugal 2024 Tasting Report: A Fresh Twist on Heritage

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In the face of modernization, climate change and shifting consumer patterns, Portugal’s winemakers are balancing tradition with updated viticultural practices, redefining the country’s diverse wine landscape.
Fine-Tuning in Victoria, Austria’s Red Wine Refinement and Sweetly Italian: Weekly Tasting Report
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Fine-Tuning in Victoria, Austria’s Red Wine Refinement and Sweetly Italian: Weekly Tasting Report

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The southeastern Australian state of Victoria is steeped in history and diversity, especially when it comes to wine, and producers there are thriving by following their own distinctive styles, in many cases by working with non-mainstream varieties.
Brunello 2020 Vintage Report: Freshness Comes to the Fore
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Brunello 2020 Vintage Report: Freshness Comes to the Fore

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If you remember the dry and scorching summer of 2020 in Europe, you might be surprised by the quality of the Brunello di Montalcino from that vintage. Most of the wines show a freshness and brightness of fruit, making them extremely attractive to drink now while also having enough structure to improve for a decade or beyond.
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Tasting: A Seismic Vintage?
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Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Tasting: A Seismic Vintage?

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Everyone living or working in Napa Valley in 2014 remembers the harvest season well, mostly because of an earthquake that occurred in August. But how did the wines fare? A decade later, Executive Editor Jim Gordon takes a closer look...
Spanish Heavyweights Come Out Swinging, Plus Making Waves in the Danube: Weekly Tasting Report (Oct 2-8)
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Spanish Heavyweights Come Out Swinging, Plus Making Waves in the Danube: Weekly Tasting Report (Oct 2-8)

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We rated 546 wines from seven countries over the past week, with Senior Editor Zekun Shuai leading the way by exploring the recent releases of the Spanish heavyweight producers Alvaro Palacios, from Priorat, and Comando G, from Gredos.
September 2024 Tasting Report: A Riot of Rieslings, Italian Time-Tripping and Napa’s Light Touch
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September 2024 Tasting Report: A Riot of Rieslings, Italian Time-Tripping and Napa’s Light Touch

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We remained on course to hit our goal of tasting more than 40,000 wines for the year by rating 2,754 bottles in September from a record 22 countries. with offerings from Italy, Germany, Austria, the U.S. and Spain leading the way.
BRAIN ON WINEMAKING: TIMING YOUR HARVEST LIKE A PRO
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BRAIN ON WINEMAKING: TIMING YOUR HARVEST LIKE A PRO

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What exactly does perfect harvest timing look like to a winemaker, and why is this timing so important to the production of the highest-quality wine possible? Matt Brain considers the issues at play in his regular column...
The Wachau Sweet Spot, Great Value Bobals and More Napa Classics: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 25 – Oct 1)
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The Wachau Sweet Spot, Great Value Bobals and More Napa Classics: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 25 – Oct 1)

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The Wachau region of Austria delivered three perfect-scoring wines in our latest Weekly Tasting Report, but we also uncovered outstanding 2023 bobals from Spain and more than a few age-worthy reds from Napa's excellent 2021 vintage.