A fruit-forward, bright and lively Italian red

A light and direct Finger Lakes Riesling

A firm, bright, taut Argentine Malbec

A tasty, energetic Loire Valley white

James Molesworth is tasting barrel samples in Bordeaux to get a first glimpse of the 2014 vintage, likely the best the region has seen since 2010. Follow along with his tasting notes and daily blogs

A gentle, well-integrated Rioja red

A bold and richly structured California red blend