Weekly Tasting Reports

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Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 17-23): Rare and Sweet From Germany and South Africa, More Napa ’18 Magic and a Bounty of Spain’s Best

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Our tastings of more than 500 wines over the past week uncovered some amazing bottles from Rheingau legend Robert Weil, with Napa Valley’s Favia, Tuscany’s Mazzei and Pfalz’s Muller-Catoir also making impressive showings.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 10-16, 2021): Italian Reds Erupt, a Rioja Stunner and a New York State of Mind

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Exciting Etna reds and some unique wines from Telmo Rodriguez in Rioja feature prominently in our report on more than 400 wines, as we begin our march into Italy, Spain and beyond.

Weekly Tasting Report (Aug 3-9, 2021): Gaja Wines vs Climate Change, Napa 2018 Strikes Again, and the Rheingau Renaissance Continues

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Vineyard management has become a top priority amid climate change, and it’s no different for Gaja wines of Italy. Read how they cope and how their recent vintages taste among the 598 bottles we rated this week!

Weekly Tasting Report (July 27-Aug 2): A Perfect New Zealand Chardonnay, Unique Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs, and Germany’s Inspired 2020

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

We are not going to be shy about it – we just gave a perfect score to a New Zealand chardonnay. Find out who’s setting the standard for top wines in the country, and read more about our biggest tasting week ever – nearly 800 wines!

Weekly Tasting Report (July 20-26, 2021): Burgundy Lovers’ Delight, a Bibi Graetz Knockout and Vivid Bordeaux Blends from New Zealand

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Burgundy wines stole the show in this week's report, with one white and one red soaring above all others. Find out more about the two stars and check out our tasting notes on all 564 bottles.

Weekly Tasting Report (July 13-19, 2021): Donnhoff’s Supernaturally Precise Rieslings, a Tide of Tuscan Reds, and Oregon Rises

Monday, July 19, 2021

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.

Weekly Tasting Report (July 6-12, 2021): A Tuscan Red Called Blu, a Brunello Surprise and a Stunner From Alto Adige

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

If you love Tuscan wines then there are a number of them to check out in this report, which covers 434 wines, including the 30th anniversary bottling of a super Tuscan red.

Weekly Tasting Report (June 29-July 5, 2021): Riesling To The Max, an Iconic Amarone, Saar River Classics and a Splash of Soave

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

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.

Weekly Tasting Report (June 22-28, 2021): Oregon’s Ultra-Handcrafted Chardonnay, the Rhone Touch in Washington, Vivid Chiantis and China’s Ningxia Plan

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

We went West Coast big time in this report, with Rhone-inspired reds from Washington, chardonnays from Oregon and cabernet sauvignons from California. South Australia, Germany, Italy and China also came into play.