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James Suckling

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James Suckling

@JamesSuckling

Wine critic since 1981. With a team of editors we rate 45,000 wines a year & report from around the world. linktr.ee/JamesSuckling.…

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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
May 1
Great Wines Italy New York 2026 takes over The Altman Building on September 9 and 10 for two days of serious Italian wine tasting in Manhattan. The event brings together 160 producers and more than 300 wines, all rated 90 points or higher by James Suckling and his team. Last
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Apr 6, 2023
Frosty morning in Bordeaux on April 5 with temperatures reaching below 0 centigrade in many wine districts. Vine growers in lower areas most susceptible to frost were using wind machines and smudge pots to heat the air around their vines. #bordeauxwine #vineyard #bordeaux
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Jul 12, 2023
Nothing like a bistecca alla fiorentina in Tuscany. 🥩🍷
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Aug 7, 2023
The Marchesi Antinori Toscana Tignanello 2020 embodies the trend towards more drinkable wines emerging from Tuscany. According to Antinori CEO Renzo Cotarella, heavy wines are losing favor. This medium-bodied wine showcases finesse, a sophisticated nose & fine tannin structure.
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Apr 19, 2024
It is times like these that you know you are a farmer/vine grower. Feel for everyone in France today fighting frost. These are candles burning to increase ambient temperature in vineyards @chateaudutertre. Stay strong! #bordeaux #vineyard #bordeauxwine #winestagram #lovewine
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Mar 13, 2023
The El Enemigo Cabernet Franc Gualtallary Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard 2019 sets a new bar for South American cabernet franc – it’s the first cabernet franc from South America to receive a perfect 100-point score from us. Read more: jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-r…
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Dec 3, 2020
I just received confirmation that I received the title and rank of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Merite for my four decades work covering France as a journalist and wine critic. Truly a great honor. Thanks to everyone for their help along the way, especially my father. #france
James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Apr 7, 2023
Saving the vines from the frost in #Bordeaux. Vine growers in lower areas most susceptible to frost were using wind machines and smudge pots to heat the air around their vines. These were near vineyards owned by Clos Dubreuil.
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Jul 10, 2022
I have my work cut out for me in Italy with so many wines to taste! Just a late Saturday tasting.
James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Mar 6, 2023
These austere & mineral cabernet francs from El Enigmo are linear, transparent & uncompromising. The cool El Cepillo & Gualtallary are especially attractive, showing the ability of great terroirs with crazy energy & tension. Winemaker Alejandro Vigil is pictured.
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Jul 14, 2020
Drinking two special bottles tonight to celebrate 10 years going on my own as a wine critic. It was tough but an amazing journey. Thanks so many of you! Abrazos.
James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Aug 21, 2023
More tapas exploring in Logrono, Spain, last night. 🇪🇸🥘
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Jun 26, 2023
Just finished tasting 400 2019 Barolo and 2020 Barbaresco in Langhe. Stay tuned for the report.
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James Suckling
@JamesSuckling
Oct 13, 2023
Wow! Under the radar vintage. Stunning wine. #latache #DomaineRomanéeConti #RomanéeConti #RomanéeContiCellar
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