Argentina’s ‘extreme wines’ lead the way in this year’s tasting

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

1803 Tasting Notes

After three hit-and-miss years, the Argentina 2017 and 2018 wines show finesse, balance and are starting to communicate the uniqueness of their terroirs.

Record attendees and a brand new city at Great Wines of Italy USA 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019

Great Wines of Italy USA returned with a bang this year with more than 4,000 people attending and 240 wineries. It was the biggest premium Italian wine event in America! Cities included Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Miami.

2009 Bordeaux Still Stuns 10 Years On

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

56 Tasting Notes

A 10-year retrospective tasting in London convinces senior editor Stuart Pigott that the 2009 red Bordeaux has an enormous amount to offer and remains one of the most exciting vintages of the 21st century.

Brunello’s New Vintages (2014 & 2013 riservas) produce mixed results

Thursday, February 21, 2019

244 Tasting Notes

The 2014 Brunellos struggle to shine, but the 2013 riservas are in a different league.

2019 wine travel log #5: Napa Valley

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The weather was dismal but the wines more than made up for it. My trip back home reveals how Napa is finally making wines that winemakers themselves would like to drink.

2017 Beaujolais: Comfortable in the cellar, delightful in the glass

Monday, February 18, 2019

426 Tasting Notes

The much anticipated 2017 Beaujolais vintage lives up to the hype. After tasting over 400 wines we think it's a year that will reward cellaring, if you can resist pouring now.

Great Wines of Italy USA 2019 – Official Guidebook

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

For all the detailed winery profiles and the list of top wines being showcased at Great Wines of Italy 2019, download the guidebook now.

2017 Burgundy: A nuanced, terroir-driven vintage

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

505 Tasting Notes

The 2017 Burgundy reds are a mixed bag, but the whites shine brilliantly - our report after tasting more than 600 bottles.

Vertical Tasting: Galatrona, the serendipitous sensation

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

14 Tasting Notes

Everything this artist-turned-winemaker does seems to turn to gold, or at least high ratings.