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videoWine Collecting: JEB DUNNUCK'S Top 100 Wines of 2025!
John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm provides his reactions to Jeb Dunnuck's Top 100 Wines of 2025, including his recommendations for the best wines for wine collectors and wine buyers. Attorney Somm's recommendations from the list include wine cellar defenders, and collectible wines at a wide variety of price points. These suggestions will be useful for experienced wine collectors and wine buyers as well as beginners. MY FAVORITE FLASH SITE - Sign up to receive $10 off your first order! https://lastbottlewines.com?referral_code=OTQ0MzE5NjkyODI4NA Jeb Dunnuck's top 100 list is available here: https://jebdunnuck.com/2025/11/top-wines-of-2025/ #wine #jebdunnuck #top100wines WINE ACCESSORIES I USE https://www.amazon.com/shop/attorneysomm SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE WINE VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/c/AttorneySomm LET'S CONNECT Instagram: instagram.com/attorneysomm Twitter: http://twitter.com/attorneysomm LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/johnm-jackson DISCLOSURE Some of the links
videoDiscovering Spain's RIOJA Wine Region (2026)
In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm first provides an overview of the RIoja DOCa wine region. He discusses the growing conditions that allow Rioja to be a terrific place to produce high quality wine, the permitted grapes that are used in Rioja red wines and white wines, the maturation requirements for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva wines and much more! ATTORNEY SOMM SPANISH WINE VIDEOS To see all of Attorney Somm's Spanish wine videos, please check out the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pCjnGY0hfPit-fWQtMOqwkA ATTORNEY SOMM VIDEOS ABOUT SPANISH WINE REGIONS Rioja Explained: Why Its One of the Smartest Buys in Fine Wine: https://youtu.be/amaROMdJYxU Rioja Overview and 6 Top Producers (2022): https://youtu.be/-YlaNcSxDmA Discovering Spain's Rioja Wine Region: https://youtu.be/qo7XmccwG-0 Priorat Overview & 6 Top Wines: https://youtu.be/eBaK7Gk5Vuk OTHER SPANISH WINE VIDEOS 13 Spanish Wines You Have To Try: https://youtu.be
videoMy 6 Favorite Wines from Wine Spectator's TOP 100 WINES of 2025!
Wine Spectator just released its Top 100 Wines for 2025! John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm reacts to the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025, provides 5 takeaways for wine enthusiasts, and reveals his 6 favorite wines for wine collectors and wine buyers from the Wine Spectator top 100 list. Attorney Somm's recommendations include wine cellar defenders, daily drinkers and collectible wines at a variety of price points. 00:00: 5 Observations from Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2025 02:56: 2022 Chateau Talbot 04:07: Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castello Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 05:29: 2022 Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape 06:55: 2023 Caterwaul Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 07:57: 2022 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas 08:54: 2022 Cheval des Andes The 2025 Wine Spectator top 100 wine list is available here: https://top100.winespectator.com/ #wine #winespectator #top100wines WINE COLLECTOR RESOURCES & CELLAR TOOLS Books and wine accessories I use in my own cellar!
videoWine of the Year 2025: Château Giscours
2022 Chateau Giscours is Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year for 2025 . John Jackson, a/k/a Attorney Somm discusses this wine in this shorts video. To learn more about the WIne Spectator top 10 wines for 2025, please watch this related video: https://youtu.be/aoucdw-dKX8
videoWine Spectator's TOP 10 WINES of 2025!
Wine Spectator just released its top 10 wines for 2025! John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm provides his reactions to the Wine Spectator Top 10 Wines of 2025 in this video as well as his advice for consumers and wine collectors who are considering purchasing these wines for his or her wine collection. 00:00 Wine Spectator Top 10 Introduction 00:14 Criteria Used By Wine Spectator to Select Top 100 Wines of 2025 01:11 Wine No. 10: 2022 Famille Isabel Ferrando Chateauneuf-du-Pape – St. Prefert 02:25 Wine No. 9: 2021 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “San Lorenzo” 04:16 Wine No. 8: 2023 Wayfarer The Estate Wayfarer Vineyard Fort-Ross Seaview Sonoma Pinot Noir 05:27 Wine No. 7: 2021 Produttori del Barbaresco 07:08 Wine No. 6: 2021 Clos Apalta 08:31 Wine No. 5: 2022 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 09:30 Wine No. 4: 2023 Williams Selyem “Eastside Road Neighbors” Russian River Valley Sonoma Pinot Noir 10:33 Wine No. 3: 2023 Ridge “Lytton Springs” Dry Creek Valley Sonoma 11:52
video15 Top WINE CELLAR DEFENDERS of 2025!
John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm reveals his 15 favorite wine cellar defenders for 2025! These wines offer extraordinary value at their respective price points and will help wine collectors avoid opening their younger collectible wines prematurely. These wine cellar defenders range in price from $20 to $50 and come from numerous different countries and wine regions. AttorneySomm discusses the following wine cellar defenders in this video: 00:00 Introduction to Top Wine Cellar Defenders of 2025 00:22 Yohan Lardy Moulin-a-Vent Cru Beaujolais "Les Michelons" wine 02:23 Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso wine 03:47 Marques de Murrieta Finca Ygay Rioja Reserva wine 05:07 Viña Almaviva "EPU" Red Blend wine 06:22 Damilano "Lecinquevigne" Barolo wine 07:32 2022 Chateau Labegorce 09:18 Trimbach Riesling wine 10:56 Bodegas Avancia "Nobleza" Mencia Old Vines wine 12:27 Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine 14:10 Ferrari Brut Trentodoc sparkling wine 15:02 El Enemigo Malbec wine 16:26 Penfolds Bi
videoBordeaux Dominates Top 100 Wines of 2025! 🍷
James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2025 contains 16 wines from Bordeaux! Bordeaux's tremendous 2022 vintage is so strong that it dominated the top 100 list. John Jackson DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains in this shorts video. To learn more about James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2025, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/7hARHXONnoA To learn more about 2022 Bordeaux, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/IFWnnw3CQB8
videoWine of the Year 2025: Château d’Issan
Château d'Issan 2022 was just named wine of the year by James Suckling! This video explains this excellent wine and why it was an excellent choice for wine of the year in 2025. To learn more about James Suckling's top 100 wines of 2025, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/7hARHXONnoA
videoJames Suckling Top 100 Wines of 2025: 11 Takeaways & 4 Favorites!
James Suckling's Top 100 Wines for 2025 was published on Halloween. In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm reveals 11 takeaways from James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2025, and Attorney Somm's four favorite wines from this list for wine collectors and wine buyers. #wine #jamessuckling #top100wines2025 James Suckling's top 100 list is available here: https://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-world-wines-2025-a-bow-tie-on-bordeaux Attorney Somm 2022 Bordeaux video: https://youtu.be/IFWnnw3CQB8 Attorney Somm Sauternes Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/Rjp8S-s2hpU AttorneySomm's 11 Observations: 00:00 Introduction to James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of 2025 01:05 Pricing Was A Critical Part of James Suckling's Top 100 List 02:10 The Top 100 Wines Are Produced In Large Volumes 02:51 France Is the Big Winner Driven By 2022 Bordeaux 04:00 2022 Chateau d'Issan James Suckling's 2025 Wine of the Year 04:53 Italy Was Down a Bit in 2025 05:10 Etna Wines Are A Fav
videoEpic Penfolds Grange Tasting - 4 Legendary Vintages: 1971-1986! 🔥
Watch this video to learn about Penfolds Grange and an epic wine tasting of four legendary vintages of Penfolds Grange conducted by John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm. Specifically, this tasting included the 1971, 1976, 1980 and 1986 vintages of Penfolds Grange. #penfoldsgrange #wine #winetasting
videoThe Rise of Napa's Cult Wines: Screaming Eagle, Harlan & Scarecrow
Discover the story of Napa Valley's cult wines in this video! John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explores the history and factors that propelled these iconic Napa Valley wines to mythical status, including what makes wines like Harlan Estate, Scarecrow and more so unique and highly sought after. Attorney Somm visited both Harlan Estate and Scarecrow and shares what he learned during these visits in this video. 00:00 Introduction to The Rise of Napa Valley's Cult Wines 00:35 Screaming Eagle's history and early success 03:18 Bryant Family Vineyards emergence on Pritchard Hill 04:22 Colgin Cellars epic cult wines from Herb Lamb vineyard 05:26 Harlan Estate's history and success as well as insights from visit to Harlan Estate 09:44 Scarecrow Wine's history and success as well as insights from visit to Scarecrow For more Attorney Somm wine videos about Napa Valley, please watch the videos below: ATTORNEY SOMM NAPA VALLEY WINE RECOMMENDATIONS: Wine Battle: Caymus Cabernet vs. $25
videoBodegas Roda (Rioja): What Every Wine Collector Needs to Know!
Bodegas Roda is one of the top wineries in Spain's Rioja wine region. In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm shares what he learned during his recent visit to Bodegas Roda and discusses each of the Bodegas Roda wines that he tasted during his visit. 00:00 Bodegas Roda History, Winemaking and Overview 01:02 Bodegas Roda Sela Wine 01:45 Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva and Bodegas Roda 1 Rioja Reserva Wines 04:29 Bodegas Roda Cirsion Wine 03:45 Bodegas Roda 1 Rioja Blanco @BODEGASRODA ATTORNEY SOMM SPANISH WINE VIDEOS To see all of Attorney Somm's Spanish wine videos, please check out the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pCjnGY0hfPit-fWQtMOqwkA ATTORNEY SOMM VIDEOS ABOUT SPANISH WINE REGIONS Rioja Explained: Why Its One of the Smartest Buys in Fine Wine: https://youtu.be/amaROMdJYxU Rioja Overview and 6 Top Producers (2022): https://youtu.be/-YlaNcSxDmA Discovering Spain's Rioja Wine Region: https://youtu.be/qo7XmccwG-0 Priorat Overvi
video2015 BORDEAUX: Winners, Surprises & What to Open Now!
John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm discusses the 2015 vintage in Bordeaux, including wines that were winners, which wines were not as strong and which wines are ready to open now. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 2015 Bordeaux vintage analysis 03:28 2015 Chateau Pichon Comtesse wine tasting 04:57 2015 Chateau Ormes de Pez wine tasting 05:27 Recommendations regarding when to open 2015 Bordeaux from various Bordeaux appellations 07:49 Other Bordeaux vintages to consider opening before 2015 Bordeaux 08:12 2015 Sauternes & Barsac wines ATTORNEY SOMM'S COMPLETE BORDEAUX VIDEO PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pBBXDpQkG9zH6wRkPTCgf2z FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX VIDEOS Chateau Margaux (2025): https://youtu.be/3HuiTxY1vJg Chateau Latour (2025): https://youtu.be/pI94Ca0E5rw Chateau Latour: https://youtu.be/4aMwyGMYHnc Chateau Haut-Brion: https://youtu.be/J1x3huj7dVw Chateau Mouton Rothschild: https://youtu.be/ykpkODVhPmM Chateau Margaux: https://youtu.be/b2DYnPD4rjc Cha
videoBodegas Muga: What Every Wine Collector Needs to Know!
Watch this video to discover what every wine collector needs to know about Bodegas Muga! Bodegas Muga is one of the top wineries in Spain's Rioja wine region. In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm shares what he learned during his recent visit to Bodegas Muga and discusses each of the six Bodegas Muga wines that he tasted during his visit. 00:00 Bodegas Muga History, Winemaking and Overview 01:06 Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva Wine 01:52 Bodegas Muga Seleccion Especial Wine 02:49 Bodegas Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva Wine 03:45 Bodegas Muga Rioja Blanco 04:25 Bodegas Muga "Flor de Muga" Rioja Blanco Reserva 05:05 Bodegas Muga Rioja Rosé ATTORNEY SOMM SPANISH WINE VIDEOS To see all of Attorney Somm's Spanish wine videos, please check out the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pCjnGY0hfPit-fWQtMOqwkA ATTORNEY SOMM VIDEOS ABOUT SPANISH WINE REGIONS Rioja Explained: Why Its One of the Smartest Buys in Fine Wine: https://youtu.be/amaROMdJY
videoBest Value Italian Wines Revealed ($25-$65)
This video reveals 6 top Italian wines that you have to try now! As John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains, these wines include red wines and a white wine from a variety of Italian wine regions and at price points ranging from $25 to $60 per bottle. #italianwines #vino #italianwine ITALIAN WINES DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Podere Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso wine 01:43 Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wine 03:53 Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne wine 05:04 Cantina Terlano "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige wine 06:55 Tiberio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP wine 08:40 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva wine For all of Attorney Somm's Italian wine videos, please see the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pBBZ4-oO5vGz1NAvnF7OuoD ITALIAN WINE REGION VIDEOS Barbaresco: https://youtu.be/X3Y0-sshz3E Barolo: https://youtu.be/YHc11Zxc9HQ?si=izhFr0keyVbpykLo Brunello: https://y
videoRioja Explained: Why It's One of the Smartest Buys in Fine Wine
Is Rioja wine in your wine cellar? If not, it should be. Rioja is an underrated Spanish wine region that deserves a place in every wine cellar. In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm first provides an overview of the RIoja DOCa wine region and then discusses 5 top Rioja wine producers that he just visited during his recent trip to Rioja. Attorney Somm discusses his favorite wines from the trip and identifies some of the top Rioja wines at various price points. 00:00 Why Buy Rioja Wines? 01:46 Spain's Rioja Wine Region: All You Need to Know! 07:54 Inside Marques de Murrieta: The Benchmark for Fine Rioja Wines 16:58 Inside Bodegas Roda: A World-Class Modern Rioja Winery 23:34 Detailed Introduction to Some of CVNE's Highest Quality Wines 26:51 Inside Vinedos del Contino, a World-Class Modern Rioja Producer that Makes Some of My Favorite Wines 29:44 Inside Bodegas Muga: Insights from My Visit and Tasting ATTORNEY SOMM SPANISH WINE VIDEOS To see all of Attorney Somm's S
videoThis 57-Year-Old Wine Blew My Mind!
John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm recently visited Marques de Murrieta and tasted the 1968 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial. In this video, Attorney Somm discusses this historic bottle and shares his tasting notes. ATTORNEY SOMM SPANISH WINE VIDEOS To see all of Attorney Somm's Spanish wine videos, please check out the following playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pCjnGY0hfPit-fWQtMOqwkA ATTORNEY SOMM VIDEOS ABOUT SPANISH WINE REGIONS Rioja Explained: Why Its One of the Smartest Buys in Fine Wine: https://youtu.be/amaROMdJYxU Rioja Overview and 6 Top Producers (2022): https://youtu.be/-YlaNcSxDmA Discovering Spain's Rioja Wine Region: https://youtu.be/qo7XmccwG-0 Priorat Overview & 6 Top Wines: https://youtu.be/eBaK7Gk5Vuk OTHER SPANISH WINE VIDEOS 13 Spanish Wines You Have To Try: https://youtu.be/2s-jCZkCGPU Wine Cellar Defenders: 7 Top Rioja Wines - https://youtu.be/rKjT0bq3cHQ VIDEOS ABOUT SPANISH WINERIES Marques de Murriet
videoChateau d'Yquem: What Every Wine Collector Needs to Know!
Chateau d'Yquem is one of the most legendary producers in the world of wine. John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm explains what is so special about this elite Sauternes producer from Bordeaux, and discusses some of his favorite vintages as well as Yquem's viticulture and winemaking practices. #chateaud'yquem #bordeauxwine #sauternes ATTORNEY SOMM'S COMPLETE BORDEAUX VIDEO PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aDDJZh--pBBXDpQkG9zH6wRkPTCgf2z FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX VIDEOS Chateau Margaux (2025): https://youtu.be/3HuiTxY1vJg Chateau Latour (2025): https://youtu.be/pI94Ca0E5rw Chateau Latour: https://youtu.be/4aMwyGMYHnc Chateau Haut-Brion: https://youtu.be/J1x3huj7dVw Chateau Mouton Rothschild: https://youtu.be/ykpkODVhPmM Chateau Margaux: https://youtu.be/b2DYnPD4rjc Chateau Lafite: https://youtu.be/Nnp8or_t9Hg Mouton's Artistic Wine Labels: https://youtube.com/shorts/0VpqzrIaiu4?feature=share Mouton's Elevation to First Growth: https://youtube.com/shorts/wsL53Hk