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A Sardinian Journey, China’s Chardonnay Heights and Rising Above Napa’s Heat Dome: Weekly Tasting Report
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A Sardinian Journey, China’s Chardonnay Heights and Rising Above Napa’s Heat Dome: Weekly Tasting Report

James uncovered some fascinating wines and vineyards during his three brief but eventful trips to Sardinia, the famous Italian island, this summer, with the highlight being a visit to the ancient vineyards of Mamoiada.
A Fresh Look at Campania, Plus Surprising Spatburgunders: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 4-10)
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A Fresh Look at Campania, Plus Surprising Spatburgunders: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 4-10)

We rated 648 wines from 10 countries in our latest round of tastings, with James taking a fresh look at the offerings of the Italian region of Campania, Senior Editor Stuart Pigott tapping into some awesome German pinot noirs, and Associate Editor Ryan Montgomery and Executive Editor Jim Gordon checking out some terrific California chardonnays.
JAMES SUCKLING GREAT WINES ITALY NEW YORK 2024
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JAMES SUCKLING GREAT WINES ITALY NEW YORK 2024

The sold-out Great Wines Italy event in New York last week saw a crowd of over 2,000 people come together to taste 380 wines from more than 160 wineries. Catch all the action here.
August 2024 Tasting Report: The Delicious Dozen, the Rush of Rioja and Memorable Cali Cabs
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August 2024 Tasting Report: The Delicious Dozen, the Rush of Rioja and Memorable Cali Cabs

Call them the Delicious Dozen. That’s the 12 wines the JamesSuckling.com tasting team gave perfect scores to in August out of the 3,789 in total we rated during the month, when much of our work was done in some of the world’s most popular wine countries.
Magnificence From the Mosel, Plus Handling the Heat in Paso Robles: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 28-Sept 3)
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Magnificence From the Mosel, Plus Handling the Heat in Paso Robles: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 28-Sept 3)

The JamesSuckling.com tasting team rated 770 wines over the past week from eight countries, with Senior Editor Stuart Pigott leading the charge by tapping into a slew of 2023 Mosel rieslings.
Classic Rheinhessen Rieslings and California’s Cult-Level Collectibles: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 21-27)
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Classic Rheinhessen Rieslings and California’s Cult-Level Collectibles: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 21-27)

Senior Editor Stuart Pigott has spent the past few weeks running around the wine regions of the Rhine and its tributaries, the Nahe and the Mosel, with each trip convincing him that the 2023 vintage is as great as 2019, 2007 or 2001, which are all now legends.
Bright and Balanced from Barbaresco and Barolo, Plus Vega Sicilia’s One and Only: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 14-20)
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Bright and Balanced from Barbaresco and Barolo, Plus Vega Sicilia’s One and Only: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 14-20)

Our latest Weekly Tasting Report covers a huge swath of territory and several superb wines, from Barbaresco and Barolo in Italy to Ribeira del Duero in Spain, the Nahe region of Germany and California's Atlas Peak.
Tuscany’s Unique Syrahs, Dry Riesling Nirvana and Deeply Rooted in Alexander Valley: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 7-13)
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Tuscany’s Unique Syrahs, Dry Riesling Nirvana and Deeply Rooted in Alexander Valley: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 7-13)

Syrah is often overlooked by Tuscan wine cognoscenti in favor of great sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon, but it shouldn’t be.
July 2024 Tasting Report: Rarefied Rieslings, Tuscan Beauties and Peaking in Napa
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July 2024 Tasting Report: Rarefied Rieslings, Tuscan Beauties and Peaking in Napa

Only a handful of wines rose to the very top of the 3,175 bottles we rated in July, with our perfect scorers revealing a Teutonic turn toward excellence.