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The Boundary-Pushing Wines and Regions of California There are many wine regions outside of Napa Valley and Sonoma that don't receive nearly enough attention, but are producing exceptional bottles with some unexpected grapes. -
Cabernet Sauvignon Conversations What started as a light-hearted discussion over an opened bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon slowly evolved into a much deeper conversation where the writer learned much more about life and his father. -
Embracing the Graciano Goof Central Coast vintners who thought they were planting the “Monastrell clone” of Mourvèdre just learned that they were instead harvesting an obscure grape from Rioja. -
Seven Light Merlots for Warm Weather Sipping Though it's typically a fuller-bodied red wine, we went through and found some of our favorite Merlots that are a little on the lighter side. -
Six Offbeat Wines to Sip This Summer A Pinot Noir from Tasmania or a Cinsault from Swartland may not be immediately what comes to mind when thinking warm weather wines. But shake things up this summer with our list of funky bottles. -
11 Food-Friendly California Pinot Noirs Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile red wines for food pairings, going perfectly with a wide range of dishes. Here are 11 bottles from the sunny Golden Coast you'll want to have on your shelf. -
Unforgettable Oak-Aged Provençal Rosés Perfect for pairing with grilled meats and fish, these food-friendly rosés, from producers like Château d’Escalans and Clos Cibonne, are aged in old oak casks that impart a depth of complex flavors you won't soon forget. -
Ramato, the Unexpected Rosé Alternative American winemakers are embracing the northern Italian tradition of macerating Pinot Grigio must with its skins to produce copper-hued Ramato. -
Drinking Through All 50 States Each state in the U.S. showcases their distinct characteristics in their drinking and dining scenes. So to show off this diversity, we’ve chosen our favorite bottles and restaurants from sea to shining sea. -
12 Rieslings From Around the World Intensely aromatic and perfect for aging, Riesling comes in every style from dry to very sweet. Here are a few bottles you'll want on your shelf.