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James Suckling brought over 300 world-renowned wine producers to Miami Beach for the Great Wines of the World 2023 Grand Tasting – one of the USA’s best and largest wine gatherings featuring the top wine regions in the world. This tour of top-scoring wines, which were all rated at least 92 points (most scoring 95-98 points) featured many of the JamesSuckling.com Top 100 Wines of 2022 list. The event featured celebrated winemakers from iconic wineries sharing their valuable insights.
![James Suckling hosts Great Wines of the World 2023 Grand Tasting at the Miami Beach Convention Center](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_02.jpg?resize=580%2C387&ssl=1)
![Beaulieu Vineyard’s Ruterford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Georges de Latour Private Reserve](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_03.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Beaulieu Vineyard’s Ruterford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($85) dubbed “Baby George” held up quite nicely beside their signature 100-point Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2019 ($150)
![FUTO Estate Vineyards 2019 FUTO OV | SL and FUTO Oakville Cabernet](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_04.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
FUTO Estate Vineyards pours their 2019 FUTO OV | SL ($270) 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and FUTO Oakville Cabernet ($480) 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
![Daou Vineyards’ Soul of a Lion and 2019 Estate Mayote](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_05.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
I’ve always enjoyed Daou Vineyards’ signature Soul of a Lion ($150) and was equally impressed with their 2019 Estate Mayote ($125)
![Concha y Toro’s Don Melchor 2019 and 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_06.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Long-time favorite Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro poured their 2019 and 2020 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon ($145)
![Vik Millahue from Chiles Cachapoal Valley](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_07.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
After 24-months barrel aging, Vik Millahue ($149) from Chile’s Cachapoal Valley perfectly pairs with wagyu steak and herb rubbed roasted lamb ribs.
![Seña unique Bordeaux-style red blend](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_08.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Seña ($150) is a unique Bordeaux-style red blend with a very Chilean soul backed by family heritage, Eduardo Chadwick and Robert Mondavi. Its predominant variety is Cabernet Sauvignon while Carmenere ties it to Chile.
![Baronesa P. from Baron Philippe de Rothschild in Maipo, Chile](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_09.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Baronesa P. ($68) is a full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere with Cabernet Franc from Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s operation in Maipo, Chile
![Cathiard Vineyard’s new range of limited-production wines](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_10.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Florence and Daniel Cathiard of Bordeaux’s Smith Haut Lafitte recently acquired Cathiard Vineyard, a historic property in Napa Valley. The prestigious estate is situated in Rutherford and St. Helena at the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains, and the winery’s tasting boutique offers on-site experiences featuring Cathiard Vineyard’s new range of limited-production wines.
![2020 vintages of Saint-Émilion Château Tour Saint Christophe and Château Haut-Brisson](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_11.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
2020 vintages of Saint-Émilion’s Château Tour Saint Christophe ($35) and Château Haut-Brisson ($30) under stewardship of Peter Kwok and his daughter Elaine.
![Château Mouton d'Armailhac and Château Clerc Milon](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_12.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Château Mouton d’Armailhac ($75) and Château Clerc Milon ($105) Fifth Growth neighbors located between two prestigious First Growths, Château Mouton Rothschild and Lafite in Pauillac.
![Ruffino Super Tuscan Modus](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_13.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Ruffino Super Tuscan Modus ($29) features a blend of three noble grape varieties and punches way above its weight class.
![Second Grand Cru Classé Château Pichon Baron and their second wine Les Griffons de Pichon Baron](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_14.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Second Grand Cru Classé Château Pichon Baron ($200) and their second wine Les Griffons de Pichon Baron ($60) hail from one of the great historic vineyards of Bordeaux.
![Sons of Eden Remus 2019 Eden Valley and Romulus 2019 Barossa Valley Old Vine Shiraz](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_15.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Sons of Eden Remus 2019 Eden Valley ($80) and Romulus 2019 Barossa Valley Old Vine Shiraz ($80) showcase an exceptional Barossa vintage for old vine Shiraz that should age gracefully for many years to come.
![Prats and Symington Chryseia and Post Scriptum](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_16.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Prats + Symington Chryseia ($106) and its second wine, Post Scriptum ($36), are consistently amongst the most highly rated Douro wines
![Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny and Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port](https://i0.wp.com/briansmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great_Wines_of_the_World_17.jpg?resize=580%2C435&ssl=1)
Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny ($50) and Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port ($53) provide the perfect finish to any tasting
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