How does a wine reach the highest ranks? Find out as Wine Spectator’s senior editors discuss what’s exciting about each of the Top 10 Wines of 2025 in this video series. Plus, learn how we pick the Top 100 and how Wine Spectator reviews wines in blind tastings, hear from the winemakers and vintners who have produced Top 100 wines, and explore the regions, grape varieties and wine styles featured in this year’s list.
Bonus Videos
How We Pick the Top 100 
In the Tasting Room at Wine Spectator 
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In the Vineyard with Mark Aubert 
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In the Vineyard at Williams Selyem 
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In the Vineyard at Wayfarer 
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Spotlight On: Cleo Pahlmeyer 
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Spotlight On: Bedrock Wine Co., Part 1 
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Spotlight on Greg Brewer: Santa Barbara’s Philosopher of Pinot Noir