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In California, there’s no denying that Napa Valley has the lock on Cabernet Sauvignon. But on the other side of the Mayacamas Mountains, Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley is keeping Napa...

Melissa Vogt • 16 May 2017

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Obscure Wine Grapes You Should Know About

We asked our wine experts for their top picks in their regions. Here are the varietals to put on your radar....

Abbe Baker • 15 May 2017

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8 South African Pinotages You Should Know

Not every New World winemaking country can claim that it has a heritage grape variety—one they have single-handedly bred and can call their own. If you’re familiar with South African...

Melissa Vogt • 08 May 2017

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France, Languedoc: Current Releases (Mostly 2014s and 2015s)

The Languedoc is a diamond in the rough and continues to be an incredible source of high-quality wines, as well as terrific values. However, due to its size, complexity and...

Jeb Dunnuck • 28 Apr 2017

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Third-Annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction Raises $794,500

The third-annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction, put on by the Sonoma County Vintners, was hosted on April 20th and 21st this year. A whirlwind of events starting with the two...

Melissa Vogt • 28 Apr 2017

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Coming Up in Wine Advocate Issue 230

Dear Readers, On Friday, April 28th at 12 noon USA EDT, we will be publishing Robert Parker Wine Advocate Issue 230. Man-o-man, have we got a blockbuster of an issue...

Lisa Perrotti-Brown • 20 Apr 2017

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Chilean Wine Country: A Look at Forest Fires, History and Sustainability

Join Luis Gutiérrez as he takes a look at Chilean wine country and how its affected by forest fires, its colorful history and the promise of sustainability....

Luis Gutiérrez • 13 Apr 2017

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Happy Nights: A Chat with Don Felipe Hernandez of Feliz Noche Cellars

Drawing fruit mostly from the Koehler Winery, Hernandez produces a wide breadth of wines and has no plans of retiring anytime soon....

R.H. Drexel • 12 Apr 2017

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The Bright World of Orange Wine

Where did this misleadingly-named beverage come from, and why are both winemakers and wine drinkers curious about it?...

Shana Sokol • 11 Apr 2017

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7 Affordable Rosés Perfect for Spring

Luis reviewed several sensational Spanish wines in our End of February Issue 229, including these affordable and quaffable Rosés that retail for $25 or less! Now is the time to...

Abbe Baker • 10 Apr 2017

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