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Wine tasting reports, wine videos, wine reviews and more from Spain, by James Suckling, wine critic and journalist, and the team at JamesSuckling.com. The best red wines and white wines from Spain.

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Oregon’s Dynamic Pinots, Plus Czech Wines With an Edge: Weekly Tasting Report (May 17-23)
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Oregon’s Dynamic Pinots, Plus Czech Wines With an Edge: Weekly Tasting Report (May 17-23)

In our latest Weekly Tasting Report, James taps into some Oregon pinot noirs that stand out for a reason, and Senior Editor Stuart Pigott makes a remarkable discovery in the Czech Republic's South Moravia region.
A Pinot Star in Germany, Plus Hitting New Heights in McLaren Vale: Weekly Tasting Report (May 10-16)
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A Pinot Star in Germany, Plus Hitting New Heights in McLaren Vale: Weekly Tasting Report (May 10-16)

Our latest Weekly Tasting Report covers 786 wines from 10 countries, but it was a discovery from Ingelheim in Germany’s Rheinhessen region that really caught our attention.
April 2023 Tasting Report: A Rhone Immersion, Veneto Style and Washington Mind-Blowers
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April 2023 Tasting Report: A Rhone Immersion, Veneto Style and Washington Mind-Blowers

Our monthly tastings in April covered a huge number of wines – 3,642 from 18 countries – but the quality was superb, with nine bottles scoring either 100 or 99 points.
Old Ports, Rhone Magic and a Killer Sherry: Weekly Tasting Report (May 3-9)
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Old Ports, Rhone Magic and a Killer Sherry: Weekly Tasting Report (May 3-9)

This week’s report has ratings for some amazing Ports from James' trip to the Douro Valley as well as for actor Brad Pitt’s best Champagne ever, not to mention a killer vintage sherry from Lustau.
Brilliance from M. Chapoutier, and Campania Remakes Aglianico: Weekly Tasting Report (April 26-May 2)
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Brilliance from M. Chapoutier, and Campania Remakes Aglianico: Weekly Tasting Report (April 26-May 2)

Our wine-tasting sessions in the northern Rhone over the past week were on the amazing side, with none more spectacular than M. Chapoutier's 2020 syrah.
The Dynamism of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Portugal’s White Wine Revolution: Weekly Tasting Report (April 19-25)
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The Dynamism of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Portugal’s White Wine Revolution: Weekly Tasting Report (April 19-25)

Our tastings of 852 wines over the past week focused on the big guns of Europe, including Italy, Spain and Portugal, but it was Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhone wine region of France that really shined.
Washington’s Powerful Reds and Alsace’s Mineral Masterpiece: Weekly Tasting Report (April 12-18)
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Washington’s Powerful Reds and Alsace’s Mineral Masterpiece: Weekly Tasting Report (April 12-18)

Washington’s wine scene is diverse and growing, but cabernet sauvignon continues to be the cornerstone, and there’s no greater benchmark than the wines of Quilceda Creek.
Reimagining Veneto, Rhone Revelations and the Cold-Brew Tannat That Could: Weekly Tasting Report (April 5-11)
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Reimagining Veneto, Rhone Revelations and the Cold-Brew Tannat That Could: Weekly Tasting Report (April 5-11)

Valpolicella and Amarone are the signposts for Veneto's stylistic aspirations in making bright and transparent wines that will light up any table by virtue of their freshness and transparency.
March 2023 Tasting Report: Argentine Perfection, Bojo Stunners and Opulent American Chardonnay
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March 2023 Tasting Report: Argentine Perfection, Bojo Stunners and Opulent American Chardonnay

The March tastings at JamesSuckling.com covered nearly 3,000 wines from 13 countries, including outliers like Israel and even Brazil, but it was Argentina that really popped our corks.