Some of the most celebrated producers in the world, particularly in Europe, have embraced biodynamics in their vineyards to make even greater, more soulful wines. But do these principles actually work? Zekun Shuai takes a look, and we also rate more than 750 wines that call themselves biodynamic.

Winemaker Scot Bilbro surprises James in this Tasting Interview with the quality of his vines from Sonoma County, California.

In our tastings of 553 wines, German whites came to the fore, especially the excellent 2020 vintage. But it was Donnhoff’s best wines that left Senior Editor Stuart Pigott breathless, and 2019 Tuscan reds also impressed.

Discover what variables are considered in distinguishing an organic wine, and which ones stood out to Associate Editor Zekun Shuai from 12 months of tastings, with more than 1,650 new tasting notes.

Here are the highlights of James' conversation with Brennon Leighton, vice president of winemaking and viticulture at K Vintners in Washington state, who talks about Sixto chardonnays and pinot noir, plus his thoughts on the 2018 versus 2020.

This year we rated 470 Washington wines in our tasting room in Hong Kong, and we were amazed with the balance and depth of fruit and character in so many of them. But it was the Rhone-inspired reds that really made an impression.

James and his tasting team venture through nearly 600 new wines of and pre-releases this week, including standout wines from Germany's Mosel and Franken regions, Italy, Australia and more.

West Coast wines featured prominently in our tastings of bottles from 16 countries, but it was the 2018 vintage from Napa Valley that produced two standouts. One French wine, two Australian bottles, a sterling Silvaner, Chianti Classicos and many Barolos also came into play.

We have rated 500 wines from Washington state so far this year, and one thing has become clear: the diversity of the state’s offerings has given it incredible momentum for exploring a wide range of wine possibilities. Here are the finest for under $35.