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December 2021 Tasting Report: Parsing Bordeaux, Bathing in Champagne and Coasting Through California

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Of the 1,762 wines we rated in December, more than half came from France and South Africa. But we also uncorked beauties from several other countries during the long holiday season. Which were our favorites for the month? Read on…

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 21-31, 2021): A Special Brunello, Striking Chardonnays and Fun Sparkling Italians Wrap Up 2021

Friday, December 31, 2021

We bring down the curtain on 2021 with our final Tasting Report of the year! Check out all the notes on the 384 wines we rated as we roll merrily into the New Year…

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 7-13, 2021): Peter Michael Wines Shine, an Ethereal Full Moon and South Africa’s Grand Cru-Quality Chenin Blancs

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

We tasted 450 wines over the past week, from intense Sonoma Coast pinots and rich yet framed Napa cabernet to some fresh and ethereal bottles from Margaret River.

November 2021 Tasting Report: California and Italy Shine, Plus Another Champagne Moment

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

We uncovered a number of sterling wines in more than a dozen countries during our November tastings, but perfection came sparingly and from the usual suspects: Italy, France, Australia and the United States.

Top 100 Wines of Germany 2021

Thursday, December 2, 2021

This year was one of surprises for German wines, but our No. 1 pick perfectly exemplifies what was possible for the 2020 vintage amid challenging conditions.

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 16-22, 2021): Aubert’s Supreme Chards, a Sensational Kiwi Pinot and Awesome Amarones

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

We tasted more than 450 wines over the past week, with world-class California chardonnays rising to the top.

Top 100 World Wines 2021 and Wine of the Year

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Of the 25,000 or so wines we've tasted over the past year, a few rose to the top. Who's No. 1? The choice might surprise you...

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 9-15, 2021): Sonoma Style, Hungary’s Best and a German Centennial Special

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Sonoma Coast producers are making wines with the sort of precision, beauty and restraint that could redefine California wines. They highlighted our ratings of 551 bottles this week, but there was also so much more...

Going Vegan: The Wine World’s ‘Lo-Fi’ Evolution

Friday, November 12, 2021

It’s no great secret that vegan wines are becoming a thing as consumers pay more attention to their own well-being, animal ethics and the environment. But where do they go from here?