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Ridge Wines Charity Tasting: The Rise of Single-Vineyard Zinfandels

Friday, December 10, 2021

A tasting of Ridge Vineyards wines at a recent Hong Kong charity event highlighted the Napa Valley producer’s zinfandel expertise.

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 30-Dec 6, 2021): Bright Future for 2019 Bordeaux, a Refined Salon Champagne and an Incredible California Pinot

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

James has started to rate 2019 Bordeaux, and is finding them wonderfully tailored and fine cut. But will 2019 rival such recent great years in bottle as 2015, 2016 and 2018?

November 2021 Tasting Report: California and Italy Shine, Plus Another Champagne Moment

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

We uncovered a number of sterling wines in more than a dozen countries during our November tastings, but perfection came sparingly and from the usual suspects: Italy, France, Australia and the United States.

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 23-29, 2021): Champagne Charm, New Zealand Novelty and Amarone Ambition

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

We enjoyed tasting a broad swathe of wines over the past week, covering a variety of styles and many new names. Find out here which ones rose to the top.

TASTING RECENT RELEASES FROM CAIN VINEYARD AND WINERY

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

James talks with Cain Vineyard & Winery's Kathryn Lazar and Chris Howell about the Napa Valley vintner's latest releases and about the climate-related challenges the winery has faced in the past few years, including devastating fires.

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 16-22, 2021): Aubert’s Supreme Chards, a Sensational Kiwi Pinot and Awesome Amarones

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

We tasted more than 450 wines over the past week, with world-class California chardonnays rising to the top.

Top 100 World Wines 2021 and Wine of the Year

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Of the 25,000 or so wines we've tasted over the past year, a few rose to the top. Who's No. 1? The choice might surprise you...

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 9-15, 2021): Sonoma Style, Hungary’s Best and a German Centennial Special

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Sonoma Coast producers are making wines with the sort of precision, beauty and restraint that could redefine California wines. They highlighted our ratings of 551 bottles this week, but there was also so much more...

Going Vegan: The Wine World’s ‘Lo-Fi’ Evolution

Friday, November 12, 2021

It’s no great secret that vegan wines are becoming a thing as consumers pay more attention to their own well-being, animal ethics and the environment. But where do they go from here?