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Burgundy’s Stunning 2020s, and the Hills of Chianti Classico Sing: Weekly Tasting Report (July 20-26)

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

We uncorked a record 922 wines over the past week to bring you the best from around the world, including some amazing Burgundies, cool Chianti Classicos and singular Brunellos.

Germany’s Flawless Dry Riesling, a Chilean Muse and Bojo Drinkability from Spain: Weekly Tasting Report (July 6-12)

Thursday, July 14, 2022

The magnificent Schloss Johanissberg winery, which overlooks the Rhine River in Germany, has been making only riesling since 1720, and its Goldlack Trocken 2019 will be remembered as one of its greatest dry rieslings ever.

June 2022 Tasting Report: Tuscan Roadshow, Champagne Bliss and Hungary’s Reawakening

Monday, July 4, 2022

Our June tastings covered a broad canvas, with Italy, Spain, Hungary and France leading the way in giving us bright, fresh and tantalizing offerings among the 2,775 wines we rated from 16 countries. Highlights? We've got some...

Champagne Overflow, Alsatian Delights and Nectar of the Gods: Weekly Tasting Report (June 22-28)

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

We hit the ground running in Champagne this past week, visiting top producers in the region as we practically bathed in the bubbles. What did we find? One bottle left us speechless, and many more were exciting and fascinating to taste…

May 2022 Tasting Report: Bordeaux’s Saving Grace, the Purity of Chile and Rioja’s Seductive 2019s

Monday, June 13, 2022

Rating Bordeaux’s 2021 vintage in barrel was the highlight of our May tastings, but we also went deep into Chile, kicked off our tastings of Spain’s latest offerings and lingered in the northeastern Italian regions of Trentino and Alto Adige over some stunning late-release 2019s.

Chile’s Mediterranean Soul, and a Closer Look at Italy’s Vibrant Dry Whites: Weekly Tasting Report (May 11-17)

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

A biodynamic project from Chile is delivering elegant and mineral Mediterranean-style reds from the foothills of the Andes that are helping to change the playbook for winemaking in the country. We also uncovered an Italian riesling revelation…

April 2022 Tasting Report: Passion From the West Coast, and Argentina and Chile Come on Strong

Friday, May 6, 2022

April was a record-breaking month at JamesSuckling.com: 4,363 wines tasted, and it just feels like we’re picking up steam. U.S. West Coast wines featured prominently during the month, but southern hemisphere offerings also came on strong.

Napa’s Beaulieu Vineyard Strikes Again, plus Coombsville’s Cool Allure: Weekly Tasting Report (April 27-May 3)

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The 2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Private Reserve is a legend in the making, but it wasn’t the only wine we gave a perfect score to in our latest Weekly Tasting Report.

March 2022 Tasting Report: California’s Wine Edge, and Argentina Blends in the Malbec

Friday, April 8, 2022

Our March tastings were a tale of unique varietals, idiosyncratic blends and breakthrough vintages from popular wine regions such as California, Argentina and France. But it was Napa, Sonoma and the Central Coast of the Sunshine State that really caught James’ attention during the month.