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White Wine’s Trendiest Style Can Still Be a Value Buy

Seeking Sancerre? As prices shoot up our wine critic offers some top-quality taste-alikes. Plus: 2023 Bordeaux and a can’t miss TV show
Sancerre-style whites are trending.Source: Vendors
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Happy 2026, Top Shelf readers. It’s Elin McCoy with the latest on wine, plus a heads-up to expect a rocky year (surprise!) for my favorite beverage.

But before we get into it, here’s the wine news I’ve been reading: