We opened a bottle of Giacomo #Borgogno & Figli #Barolo Riserva #1964 to celebrate my brother-in-law’s 60th birthday. It was a beautiful bottle in perfect condition, with a balsamic character you can find in old #nebbiolo . Beautiful #wine .

Chateau de la Chaize in Brouilly may be the most beautiful chateau in France, and their wines are incredible. The La Chaize Monopole 2022 is very minerally & smoky with plenty of forest-floor character. Extremely long & finely etched finish. For more: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

Did you know I have a Korean name given to me by my fans there? It's 'Jae-suck', which is also the name of a famous TV host in Korea. Let me know what your non-English nicknames are from foreign friends below! #재석 #korea

I am honored to be featured in The Korea Times. I talked about wine pairing with Korean food, for which I recommended a fresh wine like Beaujolais or pinot noir at a cool temp. Read more here: koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/20…

Who’s excited for an #Alsace #GrandCru #pinotnoir ? 2022 is the first vintage that Alsace Grand Cru is open for pinot noir, and this is a great example from Albert Mann with aromas of summer flowers and berries, giant depth, and refinement. Read more here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

What do you know about the Winkler Index? It is a system thsat guide winegrowers in planting the perfect vines. While this index has been successful, alternatives are considered for more tailored vineyard development. Find out more here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

Edouard Moueix, the third-generation winemaker and co-owner of various grand cru estates in Bordeaux talks about the future of merlot in Bordeaux in a warming climate. Watch in full here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

2013 in #Champagne was rainy, cold and had a very late harvest in October. Yet the wines are expressive in aromatics & structured with high acidity, said #Henriot cellar master Alice Tetienne. Henriot’s Hemera 2013, L’Inattendue 2018 & spicy Millesime Rosé 2015 were the standouts

“Global warming is a boon for Barolo.' Giacomo Conterno of Poderi Aldo Conterno's recent release of the Colonnello 2020 showed a better balance compared to past vintages. He explains that we must use the change in climate to our advantage. Read here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

Domaine Dupre-Goujon made one of the best white wines we EVER tasted in #Beaujolais ! Their Beaujolais-Villages Blanc Le Clos des Mûriers 2022 has a silky acidity & fine chalky minerality, giving it a charisma rare in the whites of this region. Read more: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

Our Weekly Tasting Report features the extremely bright and focused #Alsace 2022 wines, despite the hot/dry vintage. Executive editor Jim Gordon shares some #California 's collectible #cabernetsauvignons outside of Napa Valley. Read the full report here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

What are you drinking this weekend? We recommend the Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge The Beaux Frères Vineyard 2021. Its an unfined and unfiltered wine that has reached its perfect drinking window.

Gamay has a scientific advantage against global warming because it has a much more stable and higher acidity (lower pH) than pinot noir or syrah. Heat doesn’t easily burn out the grape’s subtle aromas. Read more here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

Federica Boffa, the 26-year-old co-head of Pio Cesare, talks about balancing her late father’s legacy while implementing modern business tactics. She says tradition is “not a cage”, but a starting point. Watch the rest of the video here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

...and that’s a wrap on April! We rated 3,847 wines from 16 countries, including 692 from #Argentina , 443 from the #UnitedStates and 417 from #Italy . But it was in our tastings of 1,944 #Frenchwines where we really struck gold. Read the full report here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

A new generation of winemakers is making a difference in #China ’s wine industry and they attended the wine fair #WinetoAsia in #Shenzhen . Much more is on the horizon for these wineries and independent #winemakers , who are introducing styles like natural and orange wines.

Our new #Beaujolais Annual Report discusses how #climatechange is affecting Beaujolais. The 2022s reflect the hot growing season, but don't be disappointed because #gamay seems to have a big advantage in the warming climate. Reading the full story here: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

#Cabernetsauvignon vs. #malbec ! What’s your pick? Senior Editor Zekun Shuai tasted these two reds from high elevations of 2300-2400m. One is from China’s #Shangri -La close to Tibet, and the other is from #Cachí of Salta, Argentina.

Senior Editor Stuart Martin Pigott was impressed by the whites from Domaine A. Berthet-Rayne in #Cairrane , a rising star of the Southern Rhone. Their Cairanne Blanc Les Perchettes Vin Méthode Nature 2023 is one of the most original natural wines: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…

Have you read the report yet? Click the link to discover why the magnum N.24 Grand Siècle rated a point higher than the one in standard bottle.