Weekly Tasting Reports

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A Rhone Wine From the Chapel and Breaking Tradition in the Wachau: Weekly Tasting Report (May 31-June 6)

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Our highest-scoring wine this week, the Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle 2016, comes from the Rhone's famed Hill of Hermitage and shows how it's possible to make refined wines from powerful terroirs.

A Young Winemaker Rises in the Mosel, and Australia’s Inimitability: Weekly Tasting Report (May 24-30)

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Our wine tastings over the past week spanned our usual global footprint, from the Mosel region of Germany to Australia, Spain and China.

Oregon’s Dynamic Pinots, Plus Czech Wines With an Edge: Weekly Tasting Report (May 17-23)

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

In our latest Weekly Tasting Report, James taps into some Oregon pinot noirs that stand out for a reason, and Senior Editor Stuart Pigott makes a remarkable discovery in the Czech Republic's South Moravia region.

A Pinot Star in Germany, Plus Hitting New Heights in McLaren Vale: Weekly Tasting Report (May 10-16)

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Our latest Weekly Tasting Report covers 786 wines from 10 countries, but it was a discovery from Ingelheim in Germany’s Rheinhessen region that really caught our attention.

Old Ports, Rhone Magic and a Killer Sherry: Weekly Tasting Report (May 3-9)

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

This week’s report has ratings for some amazing Ports from James' trip to the Douro Valley as well as for actor Brad Pitt’s best Champagne ever, not to mention a killer vintage sherry from Lustau.

Brilliance from M. Chapoutier, and Campania Remakes Aglianico: Weekly Tasting Report (April 26-May 2)

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Our wine-tasting sessions in the northern Rhone over the past week were on the amazing side, with none more spectacular than M. Chapoutier's 2020 syrah.

The Dynamism of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Portugal’s White Wine Revolution: Weekly Tasting Report (April 19-25)

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Our tastings of 852 wines over the past week focused on the big guns of Europe, including Italy, Spain and Portugal, but it was Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhone wine region of France that really shined.

Washington’s Powerful Reds and Alsace’s Mineral Masterpiece: Weekly Tasting Report (April 12-18)

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Washington’s wine scene is diverse and growing, but cabernet sauvignon continues to be the cornerstone, and there’s no greater benchmark than the wines of Quilceda Creek.

Reimagining Veneto, Rhone Revelations and the Cold-Brew Tannat That Could: Weekly Tasting Report (April 5-11)

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Valpolicella and Amarone are the signposts for Veneto's stylistic aspirations in making bright and transparent wines that will light up any table by virtue of their freshness and transparency.