 He added that each and every good wine should be able "to move you" in some kind of way "like with music, literature and love".Although Suckling is a noted supporter of Bordeaux wine, as illustrated by his blog response to a Bordeaux-critical article by Eric Asimov, he also has affinity for Italian wines, having stated that he feels Italian grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Aglianico, and Nebbiolo are thoroughly unique.Conversely he has on occasion spoken dismissively of New World wines, applying the term "jam juice".