Bordeaux 2019: A Potentially Difficult Debut

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

432 Tasting Notes

The quality of the Bordeaux 2019 en primeur samples is outstanding – but will people buy in these difficult times? Our report after tasting 450 barrel samples.

Weekly tasting report (May 17-23, 2020): Australia, France, USA

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

18 Tasting Notes

From exceptional Bordeaux barrel samples to spicy Australian shiraz, here are last week's tasting highlights, all scoring 97 points or above.

Great Value Wines: Chianti Classico 2016

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

10 Tasting Notes

One of Italy’s best-known wine regions maintains a great balance between quality and price. Here are 10 bottles from the excellent 2016 vintage.

Wines to watch: Chilean cabernet sauvignon

Friday, May 8, 2020

5 Tasting Notes

Our advanced tastings of thousands of wines each year bring out some real gems. Here are some cabernet sauvignons from Chile worth waiting for.

[Video] Zoom tasting session with Louis Skinner of Betz Family Winery

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Our latest Zoom tasting video in which Betz Family Winery's Louis Skinner discusses 2016 vs 2017, and cabernet sauvignon's lesser-known quality in Washington State.

Noblesse Report: The Game Changers

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Our latest contribution to Noblesse Korea magazine, featuring our wine, winery and winemaker of the decade.

Great Value Wines: 8 Bordeaux 2016s under $30

Thursday, May 7, 2020

8 Tasting Notes

Arguably the best-known wine region in the world, Bordeaux still contains a few ‘hidden gems’. Here are eight lesser-known Bordeaux wines that come at a great price.

[VIDEO] ZOOM TASTING SESSION WITH BRENNON LEIGHTON: WHAT MAKES WASHINGTON WINES SO GREAT

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Brennon Leighton of K Vintners talks over Zoom about Washington State's rise as a premium wine region.

10 great Western Australian riesling wines (93 points and up)

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

10 Tasting Notes

A new band of riesling winemakers in Western Australia are exploring new styles, and discovering new levels of excitement. Here are 10 of our favorite new Australian rieslings.