Robert Parker: The Wine Advocate

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France, Loire: Part 1 Touraine – Refreshing Wines Predominantly from Chinon and Bourgueil

In this first part of my Loire report, you will find wines that are mainly from the two Bourgueil appellations and Chinon and mostly Cabernet Franc....

Stephan Reinhardt • 04 Aug 2021

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France, Loire: Part 2 – Long-Lost and New Notes from Savennières, Anjou-Saumur and the Côte Roannaise

The Loire is always reinventing or renewing itself, thanks to passionate and often unknown winemakers who know how to produce contemporary wines....

Stephan Reinhardt • 13 Oct 2021

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Reviewers’ Favorites 2021: Stephan Reinhardt

Considering memorable wines from the past year, Stephan Reinhardt details a few of his favorites, including a value Riesling from the Mosel, a sustainable Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley...

Stephan Reinhardt • 20 Dec 2021

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Miscellaneous: New Releases from the Loire, Austria and Germany

This report contains some exciting wines from the Kremstal (Austria), Sancerre and the Loire (France), plus beautiful sparkling wines from Germany....

Stephan Reinhardt • 30 Mar 2023

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France: Sweet, Brief Farewell to the Loire

My final report on wines from the Loire Valley includes noble sweet wines: two rare Domaine Huet Vouvrays and two Domaine Ogereau Chenins de botrytis....

Stephan Reinhardt • 06 Apr 2023

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France, Loire Valley: Muscadet – A Refreshing, Contemporary Vision of the Loire Valley

Muscadet has blossomed into one of the most vibrant, captivating regions within the Loire Valley, and it has some superb wines at attractive prices....

Yohan Castaing • 16 Aug 2023

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