Weekly Tasting Reports

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Riesling Revelations from the Marcobrunn and West Sonoma Coast Kicks Off: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 21-27)

Thursday, September 29, 2022

We uncovered a few exceptional Marcobrunn rieslings in our latest Weekly Tasting Report, and the new West Sonoma Coast AVA in California showcased its distinctive character and verve with some excellent pinot noirs and chardonnays.

Napa Heavyweights Come on Strong With 2019: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 14-20)

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Some of Napa Valley’s greatest producers dominate this weekly report of 743 wines, and rightly so, considering the possibilities for sterling reds in the 2019 vintage from America’s most famous wine region.

Dazzlers from the Danube and Sting’s Sacred Love: Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 7-13)

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The Blue Danube sung to us this past week, with the Austrian wonderland giving us two perfect-scoring wines. And then there was the whole thing with Sting…

Mosel Madness, Divine and Otherwise: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 31-Sept 6)

Thursday, September 8, 2022

We tasted 805 wines from nine different countries over the past week, with some truly spectacular bottles from the Mosel catching our eye.

The Best of German GGs, Plus the Real Rioja: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 24-30)

Thursday, September 1, 2022

We tasted a new crop of Germany’s top GGs among the 646 wines we rated over the past week, uncovered a breathtaking chardonnay and tapped into more Rioja beauties.

Germany’s Challenging 2021 and Bringing Out the Barolos: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 17-23)

Thursday, August 25, 2022

2021 brought impactful weather to Germany, forcing winemakers to fight to get the grape ripeness they wanted. Not all of them were successful, but for those who were, the vintage proved bountiful.

Numanthia’s ‘Crazy’ Blend and Tua Rita’s Forever Syrah: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 10-16)

Thursday, August 18, 2022

James uncorked a timeless beauty from the Spanish winery Numanthia in our latest Weekly Tasting Report, and there were plenty of Italian wines that also came to the fore.

Spanish Passion from Alvaro Palacios and the Rise of Sicily: Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 3-9)

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Our top bottles this week came from one of Spain’s most legendary winemakers, Alvaro Palacios, whose Priorat and Bierzo offerings are in a league of their own.

Burgundy’s Stunning 2020s, and the Hills of Chianti Classico Sing: Weekly Tasting Report (July 20-26)

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

We uncorked a record 922 wines over the past week to bring you the best from around the world, including some amazing Burgundies, cool Chianti Classicos and singular Brunellos.