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June 2024 Tasting Report: Burgundy Excellence, the Sweetness of Bordeaux and California Showstoppers
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June 2024 Tasting Report: Burgundy Excellence, the Sweetness of Bordeaux and California Showstoppers

Our June tastings of 3,414 wines from a staggering 22 countries included seven bottles we gave perfect scores to and 18 that notched 99s. The 100-pointers included three from Bordeaux – all 2021 Sauternes wines – two from Burgundy and two from California.
Sauternes Perfection, Napa’s Classy Cabs and the Wines of the New North: Weekly Tasting Report (June 5-11)
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Sauternes Perfection, Napa’s Classy Cabs and the Wines of the New North: Weekly Tasting Report (June 5-11)

In our latest Weekly Tasting Report we uncovered three perfect wines from the same appellation – Sauternes – as well as a bevy of cabernet sauvignon beauties from Napa Valley.
March 2024 Tasting Report: Beaujolais Sophistication, Mountain Fresh from California and Antipodean Delights
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March 2024 Tasting Report: Beaujolais Sophistication, Mountain Fresh from California and Antipodean Delights

We rated more than 3,500 wines in March from 12 countries, and although we uncovered only a single 100-pointer, dozens of outstanding cabernet sauvignons, pinot noirs, malbecs, chardonnays and blends came out of France, the United States, Germany, Argentina, New Zealand and more.
Peaking in Sonoma and a Fresh Turn in Beaujolais: Weekly Tasting Report (Feb 28-March 5)
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Peaking in Sonoma and a Fresh Turn in Beaujolais: Weekly Tasting Report (Feb 28-March 5)

Our top-scoring bottles this week came from California, where Executive Editor Jim Gordon tasted wines from two unique vineyards, one at high elevation in the Mayacamas Mountains and one next door to the San Pablo Bay.
January 2024 Tasting Report: Nature’s Best from Napa, Balanced Barolos and Germany’s Stunning Whites
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January 2024 Tasting Report: Nature’s Best from Napa, Balanced Barolos and Germany’s Stunning Whites

We rated 2,298 wines to kick off the first month of 2024, and came away with five perfect-scoring wines – four from Napa Valley’s 2021 vintage and one from Hungary. But what made Napa's 2021s so good?
A Sigh of Relief for California’s 2021, Plus Uniquely Tenerife: Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 24-30)
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A Sigh of Relief for California’s 2021, Plus Uniquely Tenerife: Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 24-30)

The JamesSuckling.com tasting team added another 561 wines to its early-year tally over the course of the past week as it spread out around the globe to bring you ratings from 12 countries, including such mainstays as the U.S., France and Australia all the way to China, Peru and Israel.
September 2023 Tasting Report: Austria’s Dry Whites Deliver and Hitting New Heights in Spain
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September 2023 Tasting Report: Austria’s Dry Whites Deliver and Hitting New Heights in Spain

Our latest Monthly Tasting Report spans 3,600 wines and 19 countries, but it was Austria that delivered many of our top scorers in September.
The Soul of Rioja and Germany’s Harmonious GGs: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 30-Sept 5)
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The Soul of Rioja and Germany’s Harmonious GGs: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 30-Sept 5)

We rated 706 wines from nine countries for our latest Weekly Tasting Report, with James getting to the heart of Rioja and Senior Editor Stuart Pigott tapping into a number of single-vineyard GGs from Germany.
August 2023 Tasting Report: Germany’s Riesling Wonderland, a Spanish Renaissance and Australia’s Cri de Coeur
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August 2023 Tasting Report: Germany’s Riesling Wonderland, a Spanish Renaissance and Australia’s Cri de Coeur

Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia were front and center on our tasting trail in August as we rated nearly 2,700 wines from the four countries out of the 3,199 bottles in total we tapped into during the month. It was also one of our biggest months ever for 100-point wines, as we uncovered an even 10 perfect scorers.