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‘IT’S LIKE BURGUNDY NOW’: DISCUSSING ARTADI 2018 WITH CARLOS LOPEZ DE LACALLE

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In this conversation with owner-winemaker Carlos Lopez de Lacalle of Spanish winery Artadi, James discusses the potential for the 2018 vintages to age and how their drinkability will develop in the future.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 31-Sept 6): Letting the Love Go for Germany’s 2020 Vintage; Spain Comes on Strong With a Shining Star

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In our tastings of 640 wines over the past week, we cooled (somewhat) on a vintage we had held in high esteem, but uncovered some extraordinary bottles from Spain.

August 2021 Tasting Report: Italian, Spanish and German Classics, Plus Some Napa Flash

Monday, September 6, 2021

We went heavy on the world’s classic wine regions during our August tastings, and with more than 2,300 ratings moved closer to our goal of uncorking 25,000 bottles for the year.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 24-30): Germany’s 2020 Vintage Amazes, Refined Rioja Reds and a Compelling Laurent-Perrier Champagne

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

One of our biggest tasting weeks ever had us delving into Germany’s newest vintage, comparing Spain’s 2018 and 2016 offerings, and sampling some of Italy's and Australia’s finest.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 17-23): Rare and Sweet From Germany and South Africa, More Napa ’18 Magic and a Bounty of Spain’s Best

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Our tastings of more than 500 wines over the past week uncovered some amazing bottles from Rheingau legend Robert Weil, with Napa Valley’s Favia, Tuscany’s Mazzei and Pfalz’s Muller-Catoir also making impressive showings.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 10-16, 2021): Italian Reds Erupt, a Rioja Stunner and a New York State of Mind

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Exciting Etna reds and some unique wines from Telmo Rodriguez in Rioja feature prominently in our report on more than 400 wines, as we begin our march into Italy, Spain and beyond.

Great Value Wines: 8 Priorat for Under $40

Monday, August 9, 2021

Priorat wines have been surging in popularity in recent years, although their cost can sometimes put consumers off. But affordable interpretations of Priorat exist, many ticking the boxes for freshness, vibrancy and drinkability. We give you our picks for the best eight here.

12,000 Wines Rated, 13,000 To Go: The Year to Date on JamesSuckling.com

Monday, August 2, 2021

Can the tasting team at JamesSuckling.com meet its goal of rating 25,000 wines by the end of this year? With a renewed commitment to tasting 500 to 600 bottles a week, surpassing our 2019 total (before the pandemic hit) should be a breeze.

May 2021 tasting report: Our biggest month ever!

Thursday, June 3, 2021

We published over 2,700 wine ratings in May 2021, the most monthly tastings we have done since this report began, from 15 different countries. In addition to our 2020 Bordeaux en primeur tastings, we also uncovered three perfect 100-point Napa Valley 2018 wines and a 100-point Chianti Classico.