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Classic California Cabernet

14 classic and outstanding reds from the 2005 vintage, including James Laube's ratings of Ovid, Levy & McClellan, Paul Hobbs and more. Go »

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» In the July 31 issue: California Chardonnay report
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Cooking Up a July 4th Feast

6 white wine value recommendations and a simple menu to match, including summer squash gazpacho, fresh mozzarella and shrimp salad and more. Go »

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Insider Semiannual Report

All 874 outstanding and classic wines published in our exclusive Insider newsletter in the past six months. Missed an issue? Catch up now. Go »

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Harvey Steiman asks, what should we call Port-like wines that aren't actually from Portugal?

Bruce Sanderson tastes the red and white Burgundies of Chanson and La Vougeraie

James Laube thinks of Creedence's "Lodi" and asks, what's your favorite wine appellation song?



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