Weekly Tasting Reports

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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.

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 28-Oct 4): A Perfect German Riesling, Pure New Zealand Pinots and More Napa Wonders

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Germany continued its amazing run of late as we rated more than 500 wines in total over the past week, and we fell a little more in love with New Zealand pinot noir.

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 21-27): A ‘Milestone’ German Pinot and Spain’s Big Names Lead from Front

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The top wines in our tastings over the past week inspired some effusive praise from our tasters, with 10 bottles rating 98 or 99 points out of the 500-plus we tried. But two German pinot noirs were exceptional...

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 14-20): Masterful Mosels, a Stunning Clonakilla and Our Spanish March Continues

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Mosel’s 2020 vintage stood out in our tastings of 521 wines over the past week, with young winemakers taking the Kabinett category to new heights. Our recommendation while sampling some of these irresistible bottles: “Hang onto your hat and switch on your brain.”

Weekly Tasting Report (Sept 7-13): Campania Uprising, Spain’s Unique Sierra de Gredos and Austrian Wonders

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The incredible diversity and raw beauty of Campania’s appellations are on full display in this report, and we also explore garnacha-based reds from Spain, more Riojas and several offerings from the Wachau.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 31-Sept 6): Letting the Love Go for Germany’s 2020 Vintage; Spain Comes on Strong With a Shining Star

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

In our tastings of 640 wines over the past week, we cooled (somewhat) on a vintage we had held in high esteem, but uncovered some extraordinary bottles from Spain.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 24-30): Germany’s 2020 Vintage Amazes, Refined Rioja Reds and a Compelling Laurent-Perrier Champagne

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

One of our biggest tasting weeks ever had us delving into Germany’s newest vintage, comparing Spain’s 2018 and 2016 offerings, and sampling some of Italy's and Australia’s finest.