Great Wines World Miami uncorks a global tasting in Miami Beach

The exclusive Great Wines World Miami returned to the Miami Beach Convention Center on March 5–6, 2026, presented by world-renowned wine critic James Suckling. He and his JamesSuckling.com team of tasters rate about 4,000 to 5,000 wines a month from all over the key regions of the world. 

The lively tasting soirée poured more than 700 top-rated wines from 350 leading producers across 50 global regions, drawing throngs of enthusiasts eager to sip exceptional vintages and mingle with the winemakers and sommeliers behind the bottles. 

From bold Bordeaux and elegant Brunellos to crisp Champagnes and rising New World stars, the event offered a rare passport through the world’s most celebrated wine regions. For two indulgent days, Miami became a global wine capital - where collectors, connoisseurs and the simply curious raised a glass to discovery. 

Crystal glasses clinked as guests slowly sampled their way across continents and each booth offered a new discovery from the world’s most celebrated wine regions.

Endless oenophiles filled the ballroom as producers took center stage, pouring unlimited pours of exceptional wines from both iconic estates and boutique vineyards. There was something to tempt every discerning palate. Think vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, silky Pinot Noir, mineral-driven Chablis, powerful Barolo, elegant Riesling and bold Cabernet Sauvignon - alongside Rioja, Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Cabernet Franc, Chianti, Tempranillo, Vermentino, Chenin Blanc and masterful blends that kept glasses and conversation flowing.

Combining more than four decades of tasting experience with formidable wine expertise, renowned critic James Suckling has long relied on a revered 100-point rating scale. According to him, any wine scoring 90 points or higher earns the coveted designation of “outstanding.” 

The best part? Much to the delight of attending wine aficionados, every bottle poured at the event clocked in between 90 and 100 points - with the majority landing at an impressive 95+. 

In other words, every sip was world-class, grape to glass!

Among the highest scoring wines were these perfect 100-point gems we sipped and savored:

Amici Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Missouri Hopper 2023 (California)

Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 2019 (Tuscany)

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Mendoza Fortuna Terrae 2012 (Argentina)

Marques de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2012 (Spain)

Seña Valle de Aconcagua 2021 (Chile)

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli 2019 (Tuscany)

Zuccardi Malbec Valle de Uco Paraje Altamira Finca Piedra Infinita Gravascal 2022 (Argentina)

With hundreds of bottles flowing, these 99-point wines were among the standout pours:

Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2023 (California)

Bemberg Estate Wines Gualtallary Valle De Eco Pionero 2019 (Argentina)

Catena Zapata Chardonnay Mendoza Adrianna Vineyard White Bones 2023 (Argentina)

Château Bélair-Monange St.-Emilion 2020 (France)

Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 2009 (France)

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou St.-Julien 2018 (France)

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro Riserva 2019 (Tuscany)

Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta 2022 (Chile)

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc El Cepillo Mendoza Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard 2021 (Argentina)

Ipsus Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 (Tuscany)

Petrolo Trebbiano Toscana Bòggina B 2023 (Tuscany)

RAEN Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lady Marjorie 2023 (California)

Stéphane Ogier Côte-Rôtie La Belle Hélène 2022 (France)

Tabalí Chardonnay Valle de Limarí Caliza 2023 (Chile)

To Kalon Vineyard Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Oakville H.W.C. to Kalon Vineyard 2021 (California)

T-Oinos Mavrotragano Cyclades Clos Stégasta Rare 2022 (Greece)

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2021 (Tuscany)

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli 2021 (Tuscany)

Vik Valle de Cachapoal VIK 2022 (Chile)

Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto 2022 (Chile)

Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County Cohn Vineyard 2023 (California)

We were thrilled to discover wines beyond major powerhouse regions like Italy, France and Spain. 

New Zealand’s Tiraki shared, “This is from our family winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. We started our project just in 2020, making our own wines, but we've been growing grapes for over 30 years for other wineries. It was the next evolution of our family business to start creating the best wines we could from our family property and that's why we started. Actually it was a COVID baby. I lost my job in London, my sister came back from the U.S. and we were all at home during COVID. We thought, yeah let’s start making the best wines we can from the family property and that's what gave birth to Tiraki - our family winery.”

South African winery, Taaibosch poured a rich and elegant Le Chant Blanc, “Welcome to the beautiful Stellenbosch region in the Western Cape. This is a 100% Chenin Blanc wine, which has been in new oak barrels for about eight months and some secondary and third oak barrels. It's from 33-year-old bush vines, which gives a beautiful characteristic to the wine - a tropical fruit characteristic - but not overbearing when it comes to the wood side of it.”

After nearly three decades at Wine Spectator and Cigar Aficionado, James Suckling continues to shape global wine culture - from his influential ratings to designing 100-point Lalique crystal glassware.

Aside from Miami, Great Wines World made stops in New York and San Francisco, turning each city into a temporary global wine hub. In our backyard, the result was two unforgettable days of discovery - proof that the world’s greatest wines are best experienced not just by score, but by the shared joy of raising a glass.

To learn more, visit JamesSuckling.com.