Weekly Tasting Reports

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Weekly Tasting Report (Feb 8-14): Penfolds’ Cali wines, Global blends

Friday, February 19, 2021

Penfolds' debut release of its California-made wines and blends leads a host of unique and special wines in the list of almost 370 wines rated last week.

Weekly Tasting Report (Feb 1-7, 2021): Bordeaux, Argentina, Napa & more

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Our report covering 412 wines has something for everyone, from the grandest of Bordeaux reds to funky fun orange wines from South Africa.

Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 25-31, 2021): Precise Bordeaux 2018 whites

Monday, February 8, 2021

We rated many interesting wines last week from France, United States, Italy and Portugal, but it was the Bordeaux 2018 whites that told the most interesting story.

Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 18-24, 2021): 2018 proves special in Bordeaux and Napa

Monday, February 1, 2021

The 2018 vintage is proving to be exceptional in both Bordeaux and Northern California, judging by our latest weekly tastings of more than 400 wines.

Weekly Tasting Report (Jan 11-17): 2018 Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Germany, Piedmont

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Perfect-rated Bordeaux 2018s to super quality dry rieslings from the Rheingau show how much excellent wine is in the marketplace at the moment.

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 31-Jan 10): 2018 Bordeaux, 2018 Napa

Friday, January 15, 2021

In our first Weekly Tasting Report of 2021, James picks out some drinkable Bordeaux 2018s and some finely textured Napa cabernets as the key highlights of more than 450 wines tasted.

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 21-30): 2020 wrap-up

Thursday, December 31, 2020

In our last tasting report of the year (more than 450 wines added) Napa Valley, New Zealand and the Brunello 2015s provide plenty of great bottles for the cellar.

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 14-20): 2 perfect 100-point wines lead 447 ratings

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

California, France and Italy dominate this week’s reviews, with two perfect 100-pointers from Aubert and Billecart-Salmon taking the lead.

Weekly Tasting Report (Dec 7-13, 2020): Napa’s top vineyard steps up

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

To Kalon, the byword for high quality wines from Napa, commands centerstage in our tastings this week, which dive deep into cabernet sauvignons.