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Spanish Renaissance: Fresh and Local Wines Nudge ‘Sophistication’ Aside

Friday, October 15, 2021

We know the main calling card for Spanish wines is their affordability, but they are also becoming more authentic, with eminent drinkability.

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 28-Oct 4): A Perfect German Riesling, Pure New Zealand Pinots and More Napa Wonders

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Germany continued its amazing run of late as we rated more than 500 wines in total over the past week, and we fell a little more in love with New Zealand pinot noir.

September 2021 Tasting Report: The Best of Spain, Italy, Austria and More

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

We hit Spain hard during September, with a tasting gusto unseen since our midsummer swing through Italy. Find out which of the hundreds of Spanish wines struck our Tasting Team’s fancy, out of the couple thousand bottles total we tried during the month.

Great Value Wines: 8 Spanish Garnacha for Under $35

Monday, October 4, 2021

Garnacha-based reds are among the most exciting and satisfying wines coming out of Spain today. Here are eight picks that combine great value with the country’s Mediterranean flair.

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 21-27): A ‘Milestone’ German Pinot and Spain’s Big Names Lead from Front

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The top wines in our tastings over the past week inspired some effusive praise from our tasters, with 10 bottles rating 98 or 99 points out of the 500-plus we tried. But two German pinot noirs were exceptional...

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 14-20): Masterful Mosels, a Stunning Clonakilla and Our Spanish March Continues

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Mosel’s 2020 vintage stood out in our tastings of 521 wines over the past week, with young winemakers taking the Kabinett category to new heights. Our recommendation while sampling some of these irresistible bottles: “Hang onto your hat and switch on your brain.”

‘Really Delicious Already’ – Tasting the Muga Rioja Reserva 2018 and Other Muga Releases

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

James talks with Isaac, Eduardo and Manuel Muga, the third generation of La Rioja winery Bodegas Muga, about their latest releases, including their flagship Muga Rioja Reserva 2018.

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 7-13): Campania Uprising, Spain’s Unique Sierra de Gredos and Austrian Wonders

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The incredible diversity and raw beauty of Campania’s appellations are on full display in this report, and we also explore garnacha-based reds from Spain, more Riojas and several offerings from the Wachau.

TASTING INTERVIEW – NEW RELEASES FROM VEGA SICILIA WITH GONZALO ITURRIAGA AND PABLO ALVAREZ

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Learn more about Vega Sicilia's 2017 and 2018 vintages in James' conversation with the CEO and head winemaker of the Spanish estate.