James Suckling Great Wines World 2026: New York, NY, USA, Day 1

February is New York Fashion Week, and in March, New Yorkers gather for world class wine events, including the prestigious 2-day  James Suckling Great Wines World 2026: New York at The Glasshouse where 700 wines from 350 producers and 60 wine regions were uncorked for attendees to sniff, swirl, and sip, with offerings from around the world. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed learning about the wines presented, as well as tasting the incredible wines. Cheers!

The Wine Regions: Day 1, March 2, featured wines from:

North America: Canada, United States (California, New York, Oregon, and Virginia)

South America: Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay

Europe: France (Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, and Rhône Valley), Greece 

Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Lombardy, Marche, Piedmont, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Tuscany, Valle d’Acosta, Veneto)

Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, and Spain (Aragón, Castilla y León, La Rioja) 

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand

Where to Start?

James Suckling Points Rating

James uses a 100-points rating scale to award points to a wine done in a blind tasting. (https://www.jamessuckling.com/videos/how-my-100-point-scale-for-rating-wine-works)

Points are awarded based on: Color: up to 15 points, Aromas: up to 25 points, Body Structure: up to 25 points, and Overall Impressions: up to 35 points.

The opportunity for attendees to experience such high-caliber wines, especially wines awarded 99 and 100 points, is one of the many reasons why the James Suckling wine events are so anticipated by wine lovers around the world. 

A Sampling of Some of the Many Highlights of Exceptional Wines We Experienced

Wine Sampled, Region, Points, and Notes

The Great Wines World 2026 event at The Glasshouse in New York was a celebration of 700 wines from 350 producers, and 60 wine regions and was held over 2 days, on March 2 and 3. Wines presented included red, white, and sparkling categories.

We attended the first day, and with the plethora of exceptional wines including those awarded 99-100 points, it was certainly hard to choose where to start. We bring a few of the many highlights that we sniffed, swirled, and spit (tasted).

Albert Bichot – Booth 81
(Founded in 1831)
Clos Des Ursulines, AOP
Pommard 2022
Domaine Du Pavillion
Grand Vin de Bourgogne
100% Pinot Noir
13.5% Alcohol
Region: France
Category: Red
$76/bottle
94 Points

AMICI – Booth 51
Beckstoffer
Missouri Hopper Vineyard
Napa Valley, California
Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Region: United States
Category: Red Wine
$200/bottle
100 Points

Adriana Catena

Catena Zapata – Booth 52
Adriana Catena
El Enemigo
Adrianna Vineyard
Fortuna Terrae
Vino de Parcela
Malbec 2012
Mendoza, Argentina
14.10% Alcohol
Region: Argentina
Category: Red Wine
$131/bottle
100 Points

Champagne Henri Giraud – Booth 98
(Since 1625)
AŸ Grand Cru MV20 Brut
Region: France
Category: Sparkling Wine
$195/bottle
97 Points

Champagne Leclerc Briant – Booth 1
Millesieme 2019 Extra Brut
Vendage 2019, Tirage 2020, Degorge 2025
Epernay, France
Made with 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Region: France
Category: Sparkling Wine
$97/bottle
94 Points

Chateau Belair-Monage – Booth 183
Chateau Belair-Monage Premier Grand Cru Classe
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Region: France
Category: Red Wine
$208/bottle
99 Points

Chateau Latour A Pomerol – Booth 183
Pomerol 2018
Bordeaux, France
15% Alcohol
100% Merlot
Region: France
Category: Red Wine
$140/bottle
94 Points

Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona – Booth 178
Vigna di Pianrosso
Brunello di Montalcino 2019
Riserva Santa Caterina D’Oro
Italy
100% Sangiovese
15% Alcohol
Region: Italy
Category: Red
$210/bottle
99 Points

Maya Hood White, Winemaker, Quaker Run Vineyard

Early Mountain – Booth 99
Quaker Run Vineyard
Chardonnay 2022
Madison, Virginia
Region: United States
Category: White Wine
Female Winemaker: Maya Hood White
$85/bottle
95 Points

Kistler – Booth 82
Kistler Vineyards
Hyde Vineyard
Carneros Chardonnay 2023
Sebastopol, California
14.2% Alcohol
Region: United States
Category: White Wine
$177/bottle
100 Points

Paul Hobbs, ALH – Booth 94
George Menini Estate
Pinot Noir 2023
Russian River Valley
Sonoma County, California
Region: United States
Category: Red Wine
$100/bottle
98 Points

San Felice – Booth 218
San Felice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso 2020
100%Sangiovese
15% Alcohol
Region: Italy
Category: Red Wine
Female Winemaker: Francesca Giuggioli
$72/bottle
94 Points

Francesca Giuggioli, Winemaker, San Felice Vineyard

San Felice Vigorello 2016 Toscana IGT
Castelnuovo Beradenga
Pugnitello, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot
13.5% Alcohol
Region: Italy
Category: Red Wine
Female Winemaker: Francesca Giuggioli
$100/bottle
94 Points

Tenuta LUCE – Booth 94
LUCE 2022 – 30^th Year
Toscana, Italy
Region: Italy
Category: Red Wine
$150/bottle
96 Points

LUCE 2020 – 20^th Year
Toscana, Italy
Region: Italy
Category: Red Wine
$128/bottle
94 Points

Tenuta Sette Ponti – Booth 209
Oreno Toscana 2023 IGT
14.5% Alcohol
Terranuova Braccolin
Region: Italy
Category: Red Wine
$100/bottle
98 Points

VIK – Booth 177
VIK Millahue 2022
VIK No. v22/14169
Cachapoal Valley
San Vincente de Tagua
Tagua, Chile
14% Alcohol
Region: Chile
Category: Red Wine
$175/bottle
99 Points

Zuccardi – Booth 69
Finca Piedra Infinita
Paraje Altamira
Gravascal Malbec 2022
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
Region: Argentina
Category: Red Wine
$246/bottle
100 Points

The James Suckling Great Wines World 2026 in March exceeded our expectations, and we eagerly look forward to attending their next event in New York from September 9-10, where the focus is Italian wines. Until next time, cheers! 

Upcoming James Suckling Great Wines World Events 2026: 

Note: Events take place from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm

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