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8 Big Reds

Excellent values from the Madiran region of southwest France, the source of big, tannic, limited-production reds. Go »

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» Discovering France: The Southwest
» Vintage charts: France
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U.S Threatens To Block Brunello Imports

Federal agency asks Italian authorities to certify that wines are pure Sangiovese while investigation of possible fraud continues. Go »

» James Suckling blogs about the latest Brunello news
» Brunello Under Fire and Argiano Declassifies
» Brunello di Montalcino: Best Wines, Dining, Hotels

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Ripe Loire Reds

James Molesworth explains that the red wines of the Loire Valley may often be overlooked, but they shine in a rich, ripe vintage such as 2005. Go »

» In the June 15 issue: Seeing Red in the Loire
» James Molesworth's blog: The Buzz on the Loire
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James Laube responds to why some wines get reviewed and others don't

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Harvey Steiman tastes 19 vintages of the amazingly ageable Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz

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