The defining feature of the Loire Valley, not surprisingly, is the Loire River. The longest river in France, spanning more than 600 miles, it connects seemingly disparate wine regions. Why else would Sancerre, with its Kimmeridgian limestone terroir and continental climate, be connected to Muscadet, an appellation that is 250 miles away on the Atlantic coast?

Syrah is an important grape in many wines throughout southern France, and there is an argument to be made for Syrah’s being France’s noblest grape variety. Of course the Bordelais and Burgundians would have something very relevant to say about that assertion, but the breadth of Syrah’s adaptability to different climates and soils across France is remarkable.

The time has long come for us to change the way we think about—and drink—rosé wines. Today, we will definitively dismantle the long-held fallacy that lighter is better by shining a deserved spotlight on the world’s excellent darker-hued rosés.

Etna is indeed a magical place, with a mystical energy that can be sensed in its finest wines. Its ancient history of grape-growing and winemaking, paired with the volcano’s striking natural properties, have resulted in a terroir unlike any other on Earth.

Didier is at the forefront of a new generation that is showing just how gorgeous, terroir-driven, and age-worthy Pinot Noir from Maranges can be...

The Sesti grounds, perched atop a hillside before a mesmerizing panorama of rolling hills punctuated by towering Monte Amiata, are a special place. Here in the southern reaches of the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, there is something magical in the air.

This collection features four wines that represent the most exquisite introductions to Boxler’s range of talent and terroir. They come from old vines planted in granitic soils and vary from chiseled, floral, and zesty...

Guy “Max” Breton, who has been making wine in Villié-Morgon since the late ’80s, is at the peak of his powers, drawing

From Bandol to Tuscany, we have received dozens of exciting wines from many distinct regions in France and Italy.

This kind of “overachiever”—a wine that delivers the elegance, complexity, or flat-out deliciousness regularly displayed by bottles much more expensive—isn’t limited to any price category. My colleagues and I have been as enamored in recent months with $19 Dolcetto from northwestern Italy as we have with soulful grand cru Saint-Émilion.

The only thing we like better than great wine is great wine that doesn’t cost much and we’re happy to report that a bottle of great wine can still be found for $20 or less. We’ve put together a collection of our favorites all in one place for your browsing pleasure: bargain whites, rosés, reds, and a couple of sparklers.

When word came from Bénédicte and Grégoire Hubau that they were releasing good quantities of older vintages from two of their properties, I knew we had a special offer on our hands.