The JamesSuckling.com Great Wines of the World event held at the Miami Convention Center on March 1 and 2 was an unprecedented success, with 4,500 attendees and over 300 wineries represented. With around 600 different wines served, the event showcased some of the world’s most exceptional wines, ranging from classified growth Bordeaux to 100-point Napa Valley cabernets.
The event marked a milestone for JamesSuckling.com, which has been organizing such events since 2011, starting with a handful of wine producers from Brunello di Montalcino in Los Angeles. The Miami event was the biggest wine event ever hosted by the platform, and the response was overwhelming. Attendees included both consumers and wine trade representatives from across North America, as well as various Latin American nations, including Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.
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The event featured two grand tastings with some of the world’s most renowned vintners, wine experts, and sommeliers in attendance. Beaulieu Vineyard presented their 2022 Wine of the Year, the Beaulieu Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2019, which was a highlight for many attendees.
James Suckling, chairman of JamesSuckling.com, expressed his delight at the event’s success, stating that Miami is an ideal location for the biggest fine-wine event at the beginning of the year in the United States. He also noted that the response was incredible, with attendees from across North and Latin America. He further praised the level of enthusiasm and knowledge displayed by attendees, noting that it was a testament to the growing appreciation of fine wines in the United States.
Overall, the JamesSuckling.com Great Wines of the World event was a resounding success, showcasing some of the world’s most exceptional wines and bringing together wine enthusiasts and experts from across North and Latin America. With such a fantastic turnout, it’s clear that the event will continue to grow and cement its position as one of the most important events on the wine calendar. Next year’s Great Wines of the World Miami with be in early March 2024. See you there.
Many of the wines showcased appeared on our recently released Top 100 Wines of the World 2022 list and our various Top 100 country lists, including:
- Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro Riserva 2015: 100 points
- Livio Sassetti Brunello di Montalcino 2016: 100 points
- Seña Valle de Aconcagua 2017: 99 points
- Quintessa Napa Valley Rutherford 2019: 99 points
- Damilano Barolo Cannubi Riserva 1752 2015: 99 points
- L’If St.-Emilion 2018: 99 points
- Bertinga Toscana Volta di Bertinga 2019: 99 points
- Luce della Vite Toscana Luce 2019: 99 points
We thank our event partners Total Wine & More, Wine-Searcher.com and Riedel Crystal USA.
