EDITION 2 | SUMMER

GREAT WINES OF THE WORLD 2021 TASTINGS & MASTERCLASSES

A brand-new edition of our popular wine tasting.

A selection of some of the best wines currently made around the world.

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May 18 – June 12, 2021 @ James Suckling Wine Central

Open Tasting & Masterclass Program on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. 

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+  120 wines rated on average between 95 – 98 points available to taste

+ First pre-release tasting in Hong Kong for many of the wines!

+ 4 perfect-scoring 100-pointers available to try: Chile’s Almaviva, Italy’s record vintages 2015 and 2016 : Barolo icon Roberto Voerzio and Brunello’s of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona and Eredi Fuligni

+  Open tasting sessions of all wines (90 minutes) and sit-down masterclasses (60 minutes) presented by the JamesSuckling.com Tasting Team

+ Four exclusive masterclasses hosted and presented by James Suckling in person.

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Open tastings of 90 minutes in which any of the 120 wines on showcase can be tasted.  

Tasting material and information on each wine and producers will be provided.

All wines will be served on individual tables. 

 

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Take a deep dive into some of the best wines in the world by joining one of our themed masterclasses, hosted and presented by the JamesSuckling.com Tasting Team!

This is a shorter format (60min) focusing on a selection of wines which will be tasted together with our team’s guidance and insight. Wines will differ from the Open Tastings.

FRANCE  Champagne Laurent-Perrier “Grand Siècle” Masterclass  FULLY BOOKED. 18-May (Tue; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Over two centuries old, Laurent-Perrier consistently produces classic, top quality Champagne. This is a rare chance to try not only their 2007 and 2008 vintage Champagnes, but also four different versions of their prestige cuvée, Grand Siècle. Edouard Cossy (Global Director Grand Siècle) and Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt (Global Ambassador) will join live from France via Zoom.		SPAIN – FULLY BOOKED Great Value Spain Masterclass Tasting 25-May (Tue; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Spain is one of Europe’s best value regions, delivering reliable quality. Don’t mistake great value to mean cheap, mediocre wines – these are sophisticated wines made by iconic winemakers with the likes of Muga, Pingus, Torres and Faustino.
________________ ITALY Icons of Barolo: Pio Cesare and Roberto Voerzio Vertical Tasting FULLY BOOKED. 19-May (Wed; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: These two legendary names in Piemonte make great Barolos that can be aged for decades. Contrast the iconic wines of the recently late Pio Boffa, a visionary fourth-generation winemaker, with the extreme low-yield wines of Roberto Voerzio, who began making wine in the 1980s.		________________ France Masters of Bordeaux Dry & Sweet Whites: Domaine de Chevalier and Chateau Suduiraut Vertical Tasting  26-May (Wed; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Discover the serious dry white and sweet wines from Bordeaux. Compare the 2016, 17 and 18 vintages of Clos des Lunes’ Lune d’Argent, owned by Domaine de Chevalier, with the flagship white of the estate itself, and round it off with three contrasting vintages of Chateau Suduiraut.
________________ CHILE Chile’s Diversity: Terroir and Expressions 20-May (Tue; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Chile is a country known for its range of varietals and styles, at the heart of which is their emblematic grape carménère. Rising above the high-volume value wines, learn how these quality-focused wineries create varietals and blends that express Chile’s diverse terroir.		________________ GLOBAL Wine Disruptors: Wineries Who Create a New Identity for their Region 27-May (The; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Some wineries stand out for being the pioneers of their respective regions. Find out how the likes of Penfolds, Chacra and Seña push the boundaries to remain at the top of their league.
FRANCE – open for booking now! Domaines de Baronarques Vertical Tasting 1-Jun (Tue; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Domaine de Baronarques is the Rothschild (Mouton) family’s venture into Languedoc in the south of France. With traditional Bordeaux winemaking, they create a 100% chardonnay and reds of 70% Bordeaux varietals blended with 30% Mediterranean GSM varietals. Discover how they have created a new standard in the region. Augustin Deschamps, director of the property, will join live from France via Zoom.		ARGENTINA New Argentina: The Revolution of Single-Vineyard / Single-Parcel Wines 8-Jun (Tue; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Argentina is going through a revolution and rediscovering the true meaning of drinkability, with increasing focus on single vineyard bottling, such as with Catena Zapata’s Adrianna Vineyard. Come and discover how terroir plays a role in the nuanced personalities of different single parcels.
________________ CALIFORNIA – last seats! Pursuit of Balance: California’s Game-changing 2018 vintage 2-Jun (Wed; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: The 2018 vintage stood out for Napa and Sonoma. It was a gift to winemakers who could pick their grapes at leisure. Discover how the top wineries from across the region made more balanced and elegant wines.		________________ ITALY – last seats! [JAMES SUCKLING MASTERCLASS] Bellissimo Brunello: 2007 Vintage Tasting 9-Jun (Wed; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: Another great vintage following on from 2006, 2007 Brunellos stood out for their juicy, bright and ripe fruit character, promising immense drinkability. Try for yourself how they are currently drinking with some of the best bottles directly from the wineries’ cellars.
________________ ITALY – last seats! [James Suckling MASTERCLASS] Super Tuscany Revisited: 2011 Vintage Tasting 3-Jun (The; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: 2011 was a hot vintage for Tuscany, with many wineries harvesting early to retain freshness. Discover how some of the top wines have developed and are drinking ten years on.		________________ FRANCE – last seats! [JAMES SUCKLING MASTERCLASS] Bordeaux 15 years later: 2006 Vintage Tasting 10-Jun (Thu; 5.15 pm)	About the masterclass: A spectacular tasting looking at icons of Bordeaux 15 years after: taste the 2006 vintage with acclaimed wine critic James Suckling. 2006 was a challenging and variable vintage for Bordeaux but rigorous selection for the grands vins resulted in some of the top Châteaux producing fine wines. Try them yourself to make the call on how they are faring 15 years on.

 

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FRANCE – FULLY BOOKED.
[JAMES SUCKLING MASTERCLASS] Château Lafite Rothschild Vertical Tasting: Beyond 2020
11-Jun (Fri; 5.15 pm) – Limited to 15pax

The masterclass hosted by Château Lafite Rothschild’s CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats and James Suckling in person will take a look at the new vintage 2020 and compare to five similar vintages from the last three decades: 2016, 2010, 1996, 1988 and 1985.

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LIMITED SPACE! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.

Seats will be confirmed on a first come, first serve basis. Private group bookings (by company) is available on request.

Note: Only serious RSVPs please! Please don’t block space if you don’t intend to show up. No-shows will be blacklisted for future events.

For enquiries contact [email protected] 

ARGENTINA

Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza 2019

Achaval-Ferrer Merlot Mendoza 2018

Bodega Piedra Negra Valle de Uco Los Chacayes Chacayes 2017

Catena Zapata Malbec La Consulta Valle de Uco Nicasia Vineyard 2018

Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza Malbec Argentino 2019

Chacra Chardonnay Patagonia Mainque 2020

Chacra Pinot Noir Patagonia Sin Azufre 2020

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc Mendoza 2018

El Enemigo Semillon Mendoza 2019

Zuccardi Aluvional Gualtallary 2017

Zuccardi Q Malbec 2018

CHILE

Almaviva Puente Alto 2010

Almaviva Puente Alto 2015

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Maipo Escudo Rojo Reserva 2019

Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile Chardonnay Valle de Casablanca Escudo Rojo Reserva 2019

Emiliana Valle de Casablanca Signos de Origen La Vinilla 2019

Emiliana Valle de Colchagua Gê 2017

Errázuriz Chardonnay Aconcagua Costa Las Pizarras 2019

Errázuriz Pinot Noir Aconcagua Costa Las Pizarras 2019

Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Valle de Colchagua Alka 2016

Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Apalta Cuvée Alexandre 2018

Lapostolle Carmenere Valle de Apalta Cuvée Alexandre 2018

Neyen Valle de Colchagua Espíritu de Apalta 2017

Primus Apalta The Blend 2018

San Pedro Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Maipo 1865 Selected Vineyards 2019

San Pedro Valle de Cachapoal Sideral 2019

Seña Valle de Aconcagua 2019

Vik Valle de Cachapoal Milla Cala 2018

Vik Valle de Cachapoal VIK 2018

Viña Tarapacá Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Maipo  Gran Reserva 2019

Viña Tarapacá Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Maipo Gran Reserva Etiqueta Negra 2019

Viñedo Chadwick Cabernet Sauvignon Valle de Maipo 2019

URUGUAY

Bouza Tannat Canelones B28 Parcela Única 2018

Bouza Tannat Merlot Tempranillo Montevideo Monte Vide Eu 2018

AUSTRALIA

Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon United States-Australia Wine of the World Bin 149 2018

CHINA

Long Dai Qiushan 2018

FRANCE

Château Batailley Pauillac 2016

Château Bonalgue Pomerol 2016

Château d’Armailhac Pauillac 2014

Château d’Issan Margaux 2015

Château d’Issan Margaux 2018

Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan 2015

Château Haut-Bailly Pessac-Léognan 2016

Château Haut-Brisson St.-Emilion 2018

Château La Patache Pomerol 2018

Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2006

Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 2017

Château Les Carmes-Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2017

Château Nenin Pomerol 2017

Château Phélan Ségur St.-Estèphe 2014

Château Phélan Ségur St.-Estèphe 2016

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac 2016

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac 2017

Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2005

Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2013

Château Trottevieille St.-Emilion 2015

Clos des Lunes Bordeaux Blanc Lune d’Argent 2019

Clos du Clocher Pomerol 2016

Domaine de Baronarques Limoux 2017

Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan 2018

Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Millésimé 2008

Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée N.24

Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2017

ITALY

Argiano Rosso Toscana Solengo  2018

Argiano Toscana Non Confunditur 2019

Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore 2018

Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta 2018

Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino 2015

Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino 2017

Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2016

Brunello di Montalcino Campo del Drago 2012

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Pianrosso 2016

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina D’Oro Riserva 2015

Collemassari Sangiovese Montecucco Poggio Lombrone Riserva 2016

Eredi Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 2015

Eredi Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015

Feudo Maccari Syrah Sicilia Mahâris 2017

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2019

Feudo Maccari Nero d’Avola Sicilia Saia 2018

Marchesi Antinori Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne 2016

Marchesi Antinori Umbria Cervaro della Sala 2019

Mazzei Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello Fonterutoli Vicoregio 36 2017

Mazzei Toscana Siepi 2018

Petrolo Valdarno di Sopra Bòggina A  2018

Petrolo Valdarno di Sopra Galatrona 2018

Pio Cesare Barbaresco Il Bricco 2016

Pio Cesare Chardonnay Langhe Piodiley 2018

Poggio Argentiera Cabernet Franc Toscana Poggioraso 2019

Poggio Argentiera Syrah Toscana Podereadua 2019

Roberto Voerzio Barbera d’Alba Pozzo dell’Annunziata 2010

Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra 2015

San Giorgio Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte 2016

Tony Sasa Brunello di Montalcino Martina 2015

Tony Sasa Brunello di Montalcino Martina 2016

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2013

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva 2010

SPAIN

Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus 2018

Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero PSI 2018

Faustino Rioja I Gran Reserva 2011

Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon Penedès Vinya Le Havre Reserva 2015

Muga Rioja Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2014

Muga Rioja Selección Especial Reserva 2016

Portia Ribera del Duero Prima Finca La Encina 2019

Torres Priorat Salmos 2016

UNITED STATES

Amici Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Stags Leap District Hirondelle Vineyard 2018

Amici Napa Valley Oakville Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard 2018

Courtney Benham 2018 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Courtney Benham 2018 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Newton Chardonnay Napa Valley Unfiltered 2018

Newton Napa Valley Puzzle 2018

Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Bin 704 2018

Peter Michael Winery Napa Valley Oakville Au Paradis 2016

Peter Michael Winery Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County Knights Valley L’Apres-Midi 2018

St. Supéry Napa Valley Élu 2016

St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Dollarhide 2019