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Insider Weekly: April 22 Edition
Courtesy of Dry Creek
Dry Creek preserves historic Zinfandel character through vines planted on the Wallace family estate.

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Insider Weekly: April 22 Edition

Our latest Insider Weekly dives into complex red Burgundies from the Côte de Nuits, alongside a premier selection of impressive California Chardonnays. We also explore the alpine precision of Trentino-Alto Adige bottlings from the benchmark Foradori winery and the sun-drenched intensity of California Zinfandels and blends. To round out the week, explore our 90-point, $14 German Value Pick and four Hot Wines earning classic ratings up to 97 points.


Published April 22, 2026
Insider Weekly: April 15 Edition
Courtesy of Jacques Prieur
Part of the estate’s collection since 1889, these historic parcels in the walled Clos de Vougeot are a cornerstone of the Jacques Prieur portfolio.

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Insider Weekly: April 15 Edition

This week’s Insider Weekly highlights an exceptional lineup of global releases, led by the structured and ageworthy Côte de Nuits red Burgundies and California Chardonnays. Also featured are top-scoring wines from Germany’s Mosel, Rheingau and Pfalz regions and powerful, fruit-forward Washington state reds. Plus, don’t miss our 90-point, $21 Portuguese Value Pick and four classic-rated Hot Wines up to 97 points!


Published April 15, 2026
Insider Weekly: April 8 Edition
Alison Napjus
Tenuta delle Terre Nere produces elegant, high-altitude wines shaped by the volcanic soils and unique microclimate of Mt. Etna.

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Insider Weekly: April 8 Edition

This week’s Insider Weekly features a Tenuta delle Terre Nere Spotlight, showcasing the winery's elegant expressions of Sicily's Mount Etna. We also highlight a wide-ranging selection of crisp and complex California Chardonnays, refined red Burgundies and bold California reds. Plus, don’t miss our 91-point, $25 Italy Value Pick and four classic-rated Hot Wines reaching up to 96 points!


Published April 8, 2026
Insider Weekly: April 1 Edition
Courtesy of Kistler
Kistler’s McCrea Vineyard yields one of the estate’s most acclaimed single-vineyard wines.

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Insider Weekly: April 1 Edition

This week’s Insider Weekly puts a spotlight on benchmark Kistler Chardonnays, alongside a selection of other top-scoring California Chardonnays. The journey continues with elegant red Burgundies and powerful, structured Washington Syrahs. Plus, don’t miss our 90-point, $25 Italy Value Pick and four classic-rated Hot Wines up to 96 points!


Published April 1, 2026

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