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Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 1-7): Napa 2019 Builds Its Case for Greatness, and Distinctly Different Brunellos

Friday, January 7, 2022

Tor Kenward’s Napa reds rose to the top of our ratings this week, with Dalla Valle, Max Ferd. Richter and Salicutti not far behind.

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 21-31, 2021): A Special Brunello, Striking Chardonnays and Fun Sparkling Italians Wrap Up 2021

Friday, December 31, 2021

We bring down the curtain on 2021 with our final Tasting Report of the year! Check out all the notes on the 384 wines we rated as we roll merrily into the New Year…

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 14-20, 2021): Popping the Holiday Bubbly and the Best of Old McDonald

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

A reserve Cristal Champagne from the 2000 vintage hits its peak while a couple of Australian classics highlight the best from Down Under, all in our latest tasting report on more than 400 wines.

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 7-13, 2021): Peter Michael Wines Shine, an Ethereal Full Moon and South Africa’s Grand Cru-Quality Chenin Blancs

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

We tasted 450 wines over the past week, from intense Sonoma Coast pinots and rich yet framed Napa cabernet to some fresh and ethereal bottles from Margaret River.

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?

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.

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.

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...

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.