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Germany’s Kaleidoscopic Diversity and Taking It To The Limit in Spain: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 23-29)
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Germany’s Kaleidoscopic Diversity and Taking It To The Limit in Spain: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 23-29)

Senior Editor Stuart Pigott spent the past week zig-zagging across the wine regions of the Rhine Valley and its tributaries to taste a wide array of riesling, pinot blanc, pinot gris, chardonnay and spatburgunder. It all underscored the amazing diversity of Germany's wine scene.
Spanish Perfection, Joyfully Mosel and Finding Value in the Vale: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 16-22)
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Spanish Perfection, Joyfully Mosel and Finding Value in the Vale: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 16-22)

It was a week of tasting perfection at JamesSuckling.com, with seven of the wines we rated – four from Spain and three from Germany – achieving 100-point scores.
A Supernova Kabinett and Crittenden’s Savagnin Wonders: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 2-8)
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A Supernova Kabinett and Crittenden’s Savagnin Wonders: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 2-8)

Senior Editor Stuart Pigott made the first of three trips to the Mosel over the past week to taste the young 2022 vintage wines and was amazed by what he found: many leading winemakers stunned by their own wines.
July 2023 Tasting Report: Warming Up in Tuscany, Bubbles Galore and Legendary Rieslings
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July 2023 Tasting Report: Warming Up in Tuscany, Bubbles Galore and Legendary Rieslings

July was a huge tasting month at JamesSuckling.com, with a record 4,016 wines rated from 10 countries and five perfect scores, as we head toward tasting more than 35,000 wines for the year.
Pfalz Riesling Perfection and More Elegance and Drinkability in Tuscany: Weekly Tasting Report (July 26-Aug 1)
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Pfalz Riesling Perfection and More Elegance and Drinkability in Tuscany: Weekly Tasting Report (July 26-Aug 1)

Dr. Burklin-Wolf, a legendary producer in the Pfalz region of Germany, landed a coup in the 2022 vintage.
Elegance from the Rheingau, Campania’s New Energy and a Wine Bounty From Victoria: Weekly Tasting Report (July 19-25)
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Elegance from the Rheingau, Campania’s New Energy and a Wine Bounty From Victoria: Weekly Tasting Report (July 19-25)

We rated more than 850 wines for our latest Weekly Tasting Report, with Senior Editor Stuart Pigott out front with his yearly exploration of the new vintage in Germany and James homing in on the Campania region of Italy.
Italy’s Merlot Moment, Plus a Legend Grows in the Mosel: Weekly Tasting Report (July 12-18)
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Italy’s Merlot Moment, Plus a Legend Grows in the Mosel: Weekly Tasting Report (July 12-18)

Our latest Weekly Tasting Report delves into the top merlots of Tuscany, takes a closer look at the wines of Markus Molitor in Germany and uncovers some terrific Champagnes.
Gaining Clarity in Champagne, and Fine-Tuning Super Tuscans: Weekly Tasting Report (July 5-11)
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Gaining Clarity in Champagne, and Fine-Tuning Super Tuscans: Weekly Tasting Report (July 5-11)

Champagne's enormous stylistic diversity came to the fore during our tastings of 685 wines over the past week, while we found some excellent super Tuscans and Chianti Classicos in our Italy tastings.
Great Value Wines: 8 Cava for Under $30
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Great Value Wines: 8 Cava for Under $30

A premiumization drive has helped elevate the status of Cava wines, yet they remain a value proposition, with most in the $15 to $30 range.