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Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 2-8, 2021): A 100-Point Trio, Plus Napa, Bordeaux and Beaujolais Beauties

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

We tasted some amazing bottles over the last week, including a Brunello di Montalcino, a Penfolds g5 and a Krug Champagne. Which did we like best? It was a toss-up of excellence...

NAPA VALLEY CLASSICS: DISCUSSING HEITZ CELLAR, STONY HILL VINEYARD & BURGESS CELLARS WITH CARLTON MCCOY

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

James and Heitz Cellar CEO Carlton McCoy discuss Napa's 2021 vintage, as well as Carlton's and Heitz owner Gaylon Lawrence Jr's vision for continuing to produce classic-style Napa wines through their Stony Hill and Burgess holdings.

Great Value Wines: 7 Finger Lakes Rieslings for Under $40

Monday, November 8, 2021

New York’s Finger Lakes are producing world-class rieslings on par with anything from Germany or Austria. Here are seven of our best-value choices for your wine list.

October 2021 Tasting Report: Australia, Napa and Brunello Rule (and Don’t Forget the Rieslings)

Friday, November 5, 2021

The JamesSuckling.com Tasting Team is well on its way to meeting its goal of rating 25,000 wines by the end of this year, adding another 2,626 to the tote board in October. Our tastings focused heavily on Australia, the United States and Italy, but perfection sprang up in several places.

Weekly Tasting Report (Oct 26-Nov 1): A Bold Aussie Shiraz, Brunello 2016 Riservas and Napa Cabs Rise to The Top

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

We covered some great vintages in our latest Weekly Tasting Report, including from Napa Valley, Brunello di Montalcino and the Mosel Valley, but it was an Australian shiraz that really struck our fancy.

Napa’s 2021 Vintage: John Schwartz of Amuse Bouche on a Challenging Year

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

How was Napa's 2021 harvest and vintage? Find out about the unique challenges John Schwartz of Amuse Bouche faced in this Zoom conversation with James.

Weekly Tasting Report (Oct 19-25): An Aussie Ton, Napa Nuance and More

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

One of the best Australian wines we've ever rated combined with some beautifully subtle and non-'monster truck'-like Napa reds, as well as some top German whites last week.

Weekly Tasting Report (Oct 12-18): Squeezing Greatness from 2017 Brunellos; Napa and Australia Rise

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

A hot and dry 2017 left Brunello di Montalcinos well short of the sleeker 2016 vintage, but precise winemaking may have helped save an otherwise challenging year.

Weekly Tasting Report (Oct 5-11): All About the Brunellos, Scoring High Down Under and a Kiwi Wrap-up

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Brunello di Montalcino Riservas hit it big in our lastest report on nearly 600 wines, but Australia also delivered some gems and we wrapped up our tastings of New Zealand’s finest.