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[Video] James Suckling’s ‘Jam Session’ Webinar on Napa’s Outstanding 2018 Vintage

Monday, June 7, 2021

Last Friday James discussed the 2018 vintage in a webinar with six talented Napa Valley winemakers from Dana Estates, Kerr Cellars, Larkmead Vineyards, Freemark Abbey Vineyards, Joseph Phelps Vineyard and Quintessa Winery.

May 2021 tasting report: Our biggest month ever!

Thursday, June 3, 2021

We published over 2,700 wine ratings in May 2021, the most monthly tastings we have done since this report began, from 15 different countries. In addition to our 2020 Bordeaux en primeur tastings, we also uncovered three perfect 100-point Napa Valley 2018 wines and a 100-point Chianti Classico.

[VIDEO] TASTING INTERVIEW: DOMINUS ESTATE’S TOD MOSTERO GIVES IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF NAPA’S UNIQUE 2018 VINTAGE

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

James and Tod Mostero, the director of viticulture and winemaking at Dominus Estate in Napa Valley, California, discuss climate change and how it affected the making of the 2018 vintage.

Weekly Tasting Report (May 24-30, 2021): A famous star from Napa Valley, Billecart-Salmon’s prestige rosé and a unique, wild blend from Chile

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

We rated more than 660 wines for this Weekly Tasting Report, with high-scoring bottles from Napa Valley, Champagne and Chile and video interviews with top producers.

[VIDEO] TASTING INTERVIEW: QUILCEDA CREEK WINEMAKER ALEX STEWART ON 2018 VINTAGE

Thursday, May 27, 2021

James and Washington state’s Quilceda Creek Winemaker Alex Stewart compare the 2018 vintage to the 2017, 2019, and 2020. Alex also talks about the differences in each year's harvesting and vinification processes.

Weekly Tasting Report (May 17-23, 2021): Chianti Classicos and Single-Vineyard Exceptionalism, Off The Charts on the Sonoma Coast, and a Ratings Bonanza from Chile

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

This Weekly Tasting Report includes 434 new tasting notes, covering Chianti Classicos, complex wines from Washington state and superstar bottles from Chile.

[VIDEO] TASTING INTERVIEW: WILL HARLAN & CORY EMPTING ON THE 2018 VINTAGE & A NEW PATH FORWARD FOR BOND, HARLAN & PROMONTORY

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

James speaks with Will Harlan and Cory Empting of Napa Valley's Harlan Estate, Bond and Promontory about the 2018 vintage, setting a new benchmark and expectations for the 2019.

Great Value Wines: California Zinfandels Under $30

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

California Zinfandels are now fresher and less heavy than ever. Find out which great value Zins you should purchase and enjoy now.

Why Stags Leap Excelled in 2018

Monday, April 19, 2021

With more than 600 Napa reds rated from the 2018 vintage, find out why Stag's Leap Distract AVA is the prime appellation for quality cabernet sauvignons and Bordeaux blends.