James Suckling arranges some of the best and biggest wine tasting events in the world. From wine tasting events in Asia (China, Hong Kong, Korea and Thailand) to wine tasting events in the USA (Beverly Hills, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, New York City, San Francisco) and Europe (Tuscany), we offer ways to connect with winemakers and members of the wine trade dozens of times each year. 

Our 2020 wine event calendar is below. If you have any queries please contact us via this page. 

Great Wines of the World USA (Jan 24) 

Jan 24 (Fri): Miami Grand Tasting

• Meet James Suckling and world-famous producers in person
• Taste a hand-picked selection of the world’s most important wine regions
• All wines score 90-100 points (majority 95+) by James Suckling
• Ticket includes a James Suckling x Lalique Glass 

Great Wines of Italy USA (Feb 26-Mar 6) 

Feb 26 (Wed): Dallas Grand Tasting 
Feb 28 (Fri): Beverly Hills Grand Tasting 
Feb 29 (Sat): San Francisco Grand Tasting 
Mar 2 (Mon): Chicago Grand Tasting 
Mar 4 (Wed): New York City Grand Tasting 
Mar 6 (Fri): Miami Grand Tasting

• 240+ great wines from Italy
• One of the USA’s biggest wine events, attracting thousands of attendees
• Growing every year with more great wines and more attendees and producers

Bordeaux Confidential Asia (July 2020 – Date to be announced) 

May 25 (Mon): Hong Kong Grand Tasting – 2019 En Primeur POSTPONED to July 2020

• One of the most anticipated wine events in the entire Asian continent
• En bouteille and en primeur tastings across two key Asian wine cities

Italian tastings and dinner (Sep) 

Italy Magnum Party
Tuscany En Primeur

• Special invitation-only events for Italian winemakers and those involved in Italian wine markets

Great Wines of the Andes USA (May-Jun)

Dates and cities TBC

• The best opportunity in the USA to taste wines from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
• Discover the best wines from the thousands James Suckling and team taste each year
• South American wines are now of a world-class quality but still priced to be great value

Great Wines of the World Asia (Nov 2-10)

Oct 30 (Fri): Hanoi Grand Tasting 
Nov 2 (Mon): Seoul Grand Tasting 
Nov 4 (Wed): Beijing Grand Tasting 
Nov 6 (Fri): Hong Kong Grand Tasting 

• The biggest global tasting even in Asia, including access to the 100-point wines
• Special Early Bird Offer and subsidized tickets for students (half price)
• This year extended to include a brand new extra city – Hanoi! 

Great Wines of Italy Asia (Nov 27-Dec 4)

Nov 27 (Fri): Seoul Grand Tasting 
Nov 30 (Mon): Beijing Grand Tasting 
Dec 2 (Wed): Hong Kong Grand Tasting 
Dec 4 (Fri): Bangkok Grand Tasting