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Napa Cabs, Rhone Reds and Slovenian Soul, Plus More Bordeaux 2019: Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 25-31)

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

What this report on our tastings of 454 wines highlights is how much outstanding quality wine is being made at the moment in the world, from Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley to Napa, Virginia, Slovenia, Lebanon and more.

‘THIS WINE’S AMAZING ON THE PALATE’: TASTING JOSEPH PHELPS 2018 PINOT NOIR

Monday, January 10, 2022

James chats with Justin Ennis, the winemaker at Joseph Phelps Vineyards in St. Helena, California, about the 2021 harvest in Sonoma Coast and Napa and about the new Joseph Phelps pinot noir releases from 2018.

Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 1-7): Napa 2019 Builds Its Case for Greatness, and Distinctly Different Brunellos

Friday, January 7, 2022

Tor Kenward’s Napa reds rose to the top of our ratings this week, with Dalla Valle, Max Ferd. Richter and Salicutti not far behind.

TASTING 2019 TOR WITH FOUNDER TOR KENWARD

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Tor Kenward of Tor Wines in Napa Valley talks with James about the 2019 releases and how they compare with 2018.

Ridge Wines Charity Tasting: The Rise of Single-Vineyard Zinfandels

Friday, December 10, 2021

A tasting of Ridge Vineyards wines at a recent Hong Kong charity event highlighted the Napa Valley producer’s zinfandel expertise.

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 23-29, 2021): Champagne Charm, New Zealand Novelty and Amarone Ambition

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

We enjoyed tasting a broad swathe of wines over the past week, covering a variety of styles and many new names. Find out here which ones rose to the top.

TASTING RECENT RELEASES FROM CAIN VINEYARD AND WINERY

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

James talks with Cain Vineyard & Winery's Kathryn Lazar and Chris Howell about the Napa Valley vintner's latest releases and about the climate-related challenges the winery has faced in the past few years, including devastating fires.

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.

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 2-8, 2021): A 100-Point Trio, Plus Napa, Bordeaux and Beaujolais Beauties

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

We tasted some amazing bottles over the last week, including a Brunello di Montalcino, a Penfolds g5 and a Krug Champagne. Which did we like best? It was a toss-up of excellence...