[Video] In conversation with Emmanuel Cruse: Comments on blending 2019 Bordeaux

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

One of the smartest winemakers in the Medoc describes his work on the 2019 vintage, and how it compares to previous vintages.

$15 bottles that taste like $35: Beaujolais 2017

Monday, May 4, 2020

6 Tasting Notes

Despite a Burgundy ban, gamay found a home in Beaujolais and can produce superlative wines. Here are six we love, offering great value.

Weekly tasting report (May 10-16, 2020): Australia, France

Monday, May 4, 2020

10 Tasting Notes

Bordeaux barrel samples and Australian fermentation vessels bring out some excellent wines in our latest weekly tasting report.

[VIDEO] IN CONVERSATION WITH HUBERT DE BOÜARD – DISCUSSING BORDEAUX 2019 & PRICING

Friday, May 1, 2020

James sat down for a Zoom meeting with Hubert de Boüard, esteemed winemaking consultant for top wineries and owner of Chateau Angelus. See what he has to say about Bordeaux 2019 and his thoughts on pricing.

Henschke Hill of Grace 2015: A Perfect Release

Friday, May 1, 2020

10 Tasting Notes

Nick Stock enjoys the chance to taste some just-released 2015 wines from Henschke, among them the exceptional 100-point 2015 Hill of Grace.

Great Value Wines: 7 Great Rioja under $45 (95 points and up)

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

7 Tasting Notes

Whether you like traditional or modern, here are 7 fantastic Rioja wines that offer superb value.

Weekly tasting report (May 3-9, 2020): Australia, France, Italy

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

14 Tasting Notes

One of the best week's of tasting we can remember - several 100-point wines plus many others 95 points and above. Read the notes inside!

Western Australia’s Greatest Vintage Ever?

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

499 Tasting Notes

The exceptional 2018 harvest in Western Australia will deliver stylish and deep wines for decades as winemakers allow the terroir to talk. Our report after tasting more than 500 wines.

Wines to watch: Chilean pinot noir

Monday, April 27, 2020

5 Tasting Notes

We taste many wines well before they are released on the market. Here are 5 of our top pinot noir from Chile to keep an eye on.