Following our kickoff edition in Miami earlier this year (watch the video here), JamesSuckling.com Great Wines of the World returned to New York on June 15 and 16. More than 2,000 attendees, wine enthusiasts, wine trade members, hospitality professionals, sommeliers and collectors joined us at the Altman Building for two unforgettable Grand Tastings in the Big Apple. There was so much energy and excitement from the audience.
Curated by JamesSuckling.com, the event featured 200 handpicked producers from some of the world’s best wine-producing areas, representing renowned wineries and their latest releases. All of the wines featured were rated at least 92 points (with the majority scoring 95-98 points) and many made it onto the JamesSuckling.com Top 100 Wines of 2022 list. Attendees had the opportunity to explore an extensive range of wines from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the United States, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and more, and in many cases taste these firsthand with the winemakers or winery owners.
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One of the highlights of the event was undoubtedly the selection of top wines that were featured as Wine of the Year for their respective countries or regions, and those that received 100-point scores. Wine lovers had a rare chance to taste these firsthand, often with the winemakers who crafted them.
- Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2019 *Wine of the Year* (JS 100)
- Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva 2016 *Italian Wine of the Year* (JS 100)
- Susana Balbo Wines Malbec Paraje Altamira Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade 2019 *Argentine Wine of the Year* (JS 99)
- Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay Margaret River Reserve 2021 *Australian Wine of the Year* (JS 98)
- Bruno Giacosa Falletto Barolo Falletto Vigna Le Rocche Riserva 2016 (JS 100)
- Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli 2016 (JS 100)
- Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2015 (JS 100)
[Picture left] Beaulieu Vineyard presented their 2022 Wine of the Year, the Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2019, which was a highlight for many attendees.
Many more wine were featured on prestigious lists, such as the Top 100 Wines of the World 2022 and various country-specific rankings, including the Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta 2019 (No. 3 on our Top 100 Wines of Chile 2022 list), the Bertinga Toscana Volta di Bertinga 2019 (No. 3 on our Top 100 Italian Wines of 2022 List) and the Chacra Chardonnay Patagonia 2022.
Some other highlights included the Günther Steinmetz Riesling Mosel Neumagener Rosengartchen Von Den Terrassen 2021 (98 Points) from Germany: “This giant wine gives you a very clear idea of how small each of us really is…exceptional finesse”; the T-Oinos Mavrotragano Cyclades Clos Stégasta Rare 2019 (98 Points) from Greece: “Really superb. I taste and I marvel. 1,300 bottles. Wonderful now, but will go on for decades“; and the Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap District Hillside Select 2018 (99Points) from California: “All about balance and purity. Gorgeous now, but this will age for decades to come.”
The event provided a platform for wine professionals and wine enthusiasts to meet and network with nearly 200 esteemed producers, including winemakers and owners. Attendees had the opportunity to gain insights straight from the source, interact with industry experts, and discover hidden gems in the wine world.
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Many more wines showcased appeared on our recently released Top 100 Wines of the World 2022 list and our various Top 100 country lists, including:
The success of Great Wines of the World Grand Tasting will continue in Asia with editions taking place in Seoul, Korea, Hong Kong and Bangkok, Thailand later in the year. Grand Tastings in the United States will return in 2024 with a new edition to take place in Miami and New York. Stay tuned for our next Grand Tasting, as we return to the Altman Building on September 6 and 7 for a new edition of our premium Italian event, Great Wines of Italy. Get ready to taste some of Italy’s finest wines.
Thank you to all the attendees, producers, and our event partners Total Wine & More and Riedel Crystal USA, who made Great Wines of the World New York 2023 an unforgettable experience.
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