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Spanish Passion from Alvaro Palacios and the Rise of Sicily: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 3-9)

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Our top bottles this week came from one of Spain’s most legendary winemakers, Alvaro Palacios, whose Priorat and Bierzo offerings are in a league of their own.

JULY 2022 TASTING REPORT: FESTA ITALIANA, A RIESLING SUMMER AND A SPLASH OF SPAIN

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

We plowed through nearly 3,400 bottles of wine from 18 countries during July as we took one giant leap toward our goal of tasting 30,000 wines for the year. The main party was in Italy, but there was so much more from all over…

The Soul of Rioja and Etna’s Explosion of Quality: Weekly Tasting Report (July 27-Aug 2)

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Iconic Rioja winemaker Telmo Rodriguez was at it again in our latest Weekly Tasting Report, giving us two idiosyncratic and breathtaking 100-point wines. Plus, James and the tasting crew were in Sicily, parsing some fascinating local varietals.

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.

Penfolds Strikes Again, Tuscan Wonders and Game-Changers from Alsace: Weekly Tasting Report (July 13-19)

Thursday, July 21, 2022

We rated 558 wines over the past week, with a Penfolds Shiraz from 2018 highlighting the incredible quality from that year in Australia and drinkability showing through in two new releases from the Chianti Classico region of Italy.

Great Value Wines: 8 Verdejo for Under $15

Monday, July 18, 2022

If you’re looking to spend less but drink better every day, a refreshing verdejo is a great choice for summer sipping. Here’s our list of the best verdejos available on the market for a budget price.

ROBERT SANTANA OF ENVINATE ON THE FRESHNESS AND DRINKABILITY OF ‘NEW SPANISH WINE’

Thursday, July 14, 2022

JamesSuckling.com Senior Editor Zekun Shuai interviews Robert Santana of Spain's Envinate about his winemaking philosophy and how it ultimately influences what goes into bottle.

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...