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KISTLER VINEYARDS’ JASON KESNER TALKS 2021: ‘POLISHED AND REFINED’ [VIDEO]
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KISTLER VINEYARDS’ JASON KESNER TALKS 2021: ‘POLISHED AND REFINED’ [VIDEO]

James Suckling recently visited Kistler vineyards in Sonoma County, California, and had a thought-provoking tasting with winemaker Jason Kesner, who tells James more about the 2021 vintage and how the coastal influence was a key factor that contributed to the "polished and refined nature" of the wines.
DUMOL WINERY’S ANDY SMITH ON ‘THE BEST VINTAGE’ OF HIS CAREER [VIDEO]
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DUMOL WINERY’S ANDY SMITH ON ‘THE BEST VINTAGE’ OF HIS CAREER [VIDEO]

James Suckling tasted some 2021 chardonnays and pinot noirs from Dumol Winery in Sonoma County, California, with winemaker and co-owner Andy Smith, and James was struck by their phenolics, tension and structure." Was this the best vintage of Smith's career?
HAYNES VINEYARD’S NICO CUEVA ON THEIR ‘EXTRAORDINARY CHARDONNAY’ [VIDEO]
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HAYNES VINEYARD’S NICO CUEVA ON THEIR ‘EXTRAORDINARY CHARDONNAY’ [VIDEO]

James Suckling talks with Nico Cueva, the head winemaker at Napa Valley's Haynes Vineyard, about the uniqueness of making wines in Coombsville and how their latest chardonnays turned out.
Shangri-La Magic from Ao Yun, And a Bojo Rockstar Comes of Age: Weekly Tasting Report (March 15-21)
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Shangri-La Magic from Ao Yun, And a Bojo Rockstar Comes of Age: Weekly Tasting Report (March 15-21)

Our latest Weekly Tasting Report highlights a respected name from China – Moet Hennessy’s Ao Yun, which is a blend of some of the greatest terroirs near the fabled city of Shangri-La in Yunnan province.
Our Wine Choice: Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve 1975
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Our Wine Choice: Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve 1975

James Suckling untapped an "awe-inspiring" Napa classic from 1975 recently, a timely reminder that what is old and magnificent is coming around again in some of today's balanced, fresh and tannin-driven wines from Napa.
The Best of Argentine Malbecs, Plus Israel’s Mediterranean Shift: Weekly Tasting Report (March 8-14)
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The Best of Argentine Malbecs, Plus Israel’s Mediterranean Shift: Weekly Tasting Report (March 8-14)

Our quest to find the best Argentine wines continued this past week, and we uncovered two stellar, single-parcel malbecs from Gualtallary and Los Chacayes.
Behind the Scenes: Great Wines World Miami [VIDEO]
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Behind the Scenes: Great Wines World Miami [VIDEO]

Isabel Suckling, James' daughter, created a brief documentary video showcasing her father's journey leading up to and during the Great Wines of the World event in Miami on March 1 and 2. We are delighted to present an inside look at our most significant and successful event to date!
Fun in the Sun at Great Wines World Miami [VIDEO]
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Fun in the Sun at Great Wines World Miami [VIDEO]

The wine-tasting vibes were immaculate at JamesSuckling.com's Great Wines of the World Miami earlier this month, with packed houses for each of the two days at our biggest-ever wine-tasting event in the United States.
Great Wines of the World Miami: A Celebration of Extraordinary Wines
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Great Wines of the World Miami: A Celebration of Extraordinary Wines

The JamesSuckling.com Great Wines of the World event held at the Miami Convention Center on March 1 and 2 was an unprecedented success, with 4,500 attendees and over 300 wineries represented. Check out the highlights here!