[Video] Zoom tasting with Frederic Faye of Chateau Figeac

Thursday, June 11, 2020

James tastes the Chateau Figeac 2019 barrel sample over Zoom with winemaker Frederic Faye. All the highlights here.

$15 wines that taste like $50: 2018 godello

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

8 Tasting Notes

We’ve picked out 8 top Spanish godello wines – a perfect alternative to Chablis.

Weekly tasting report (May 31-Jun 6, 2020): Australia, France

Monday, June 8, 2020

9 Tasting Notes

James tastes the last of nearly 1,000 Bordeaux en primeur samples, while Nick Stock discovers some top chardonnay and grenache wines from Australia's big names.

Bordeaux 2019: All scores and notes

Monday, June 8, 2020

1039 Tasting Notes

Our Bordeaux en primeur tasting campaign now includes more than 1,000 wines. See the scores and notes, plus our Zoom tasting highlights, inside.

The Promise of Uruguay

Monday, June 8, 2020

44 Tasting Notes

After a small tasting of Uruguayan wines in February, James finds too many winemakers trying too hard. But the potential for this small country is big.

Great Value Wines: Nebbiolo under $40

Friday, June 5, 2020

10 Tasting Notes

Top quality nebbiolo doesn’t need to terrify your bank manager. Here are 10 outstanding bottles for less than $40.

[Video] Zoom tasting with Pierre Graffeuille of Leoville Las Cases

Thursday, June 4, 2020

James talks to Pierre Graffeuille of Chateau Leoville Las Cases while tasting the 2019 barrel sample, which he described as "powerful, yet polished". All the highlights here.

Great value wines: 8 top mencia wines under $30

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

8 Tasting Notes

Don't mistake natural and authentic for simple and rustic. Here are 8 excellent Spanish mencia wines that offer great fruit quality at low prices.

[Video] Zoom tasting with Christian Seely of Axa Millesimes

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

James tastes the Pichon Baron and Suduiraut 2019s with Christian Seely and hears how the vintage fared for Sauterne.