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Chardonnay is rich, full-bodied, and a meal wine. Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, high-acid, and one of the most food-versatile whites in the world. Here is how to choose between them.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the two most popular red wines in the world. Here is how they differ in taste, tannins, food pairing, and aging potential.

Pinot Noir and Merlot are opposites: one is light, delicate, and earthy; the other is round, plush, and approachable. Here is how to choose between them for any occasion.

Paso Robles is California Central Coast Cabernet at its most accessible. Santa Barbara County is where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reach their California peak. Here is how to choose between them.

Napa Valley is California Cabernet at its finest. Sonoma County is where Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel reach their California peaks. Here is how to choose between them.

Seven California Cabernet Sauvignon bottles under $50 that show why the state competes with the world at a fraction of the top-tier price — from Alexander Valley to Napa Valley.

Seven California Pinot Noir bottles under $30 that deliver genuine cool-climate coastal character from the Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, and Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara County produces some of California best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These 7 bottles under $40 show why critics rank the region alongside Burgundy.

Paso Robles delivers more Cabernet Sauvignon per dollar than almost any region in California. Here are 7 bottles under $30 from established west-side and east-side producers.

Finding great Napa Valley wine under $50 is possible. Here are 7 bottles from established estates — Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and more — that deliver the region at its most accessible.