Top 100 Lists
We’ve just revealed our Top 100 of 2024!
Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over the previous 12 months and select our Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and excitement. This annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages around the world.
Here you’ll find every Top 100 list from 2024 back to the debut year, 1988. Since then, new regions, grapes and styles have appeared on the list and risen in the ranks. In 2024, a Chilean wine attained the No. 1 spot for only the second time in the list’s history, while 35 wines earned a spot on the Top 100 for the first time.
However, the classics are still going strong. With the superb 2021 vintage, California occupies more than a quarter of the list thanks to its excellent Cabernets; likewise, Italy makes up 20 percent of the entries, with emphasis on the wines of Tuscany. Enjoy browsing 36 years of the world’s top wines!
For detailed profiles of all of the 2024 picks, check out the complete Top 100 Wines of 2024 package in the Dec. 31, 2024, issue of Wine Spectator, or buy a back issue when they become available.
(Note: In 1998, some wines share the same rank, as the list was divided into top reds, whites and dessert wines.)
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| 1 | Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 +- Rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors are the main themes in this red, along with wild herb, mineral and cut hay accents. Racy and full of energy, with a long, saturated finish. Best from 2025 through 2042. 9,400 cases made, 3,504 cases imported. —BS Score 95 | Price $90 | 2018 | 95 | $90 | |
| 2 | Occidental Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast Freestone-Occidental 2021 +- Boasts blackberry and plum fruit enlivened by a light savory thread, while anise and iris notes add range through the sleek, tangy finish. Shows a nice underlying mineral edge, which adds subtle tension throughout. Refined. Drink now through 2030. 4,000 cases made. —JM Score 94 | Price $65 | 2021 | 94 | $65 | |
| 3 | Château Lynch Bages Pauillac 2020 +- Gorgeous from the start, with cassis and violet notes leading off, followed by additional waves of black cherry and blackberry fruit as well as sweet tobacco and iron. Shows subtle savory and cedar hints that stay in the background, as the iron note pierces through the fruit on the finish. Almost approachable for the fruit, but wait if you can. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040. 20,000 cases made. —JM Score 96 | Price $137 | 2020 | 96 | $137 | |
| 4 | RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Royal St. Robert Cuvée 2021 +- Beautifully defined, with pinpoint damson plum, mulberry and blood orange notes stretched out over a frame of rooibos tea and savory accents. Mouthwatering through the lengthy, unadorned finish, which relies on tension and purity. Drink now through 2032. 2,075 cases made. —JM Score 95 | Price $70 | 2021 | 95 | $70 | |
| 5 | Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva 2016 +- A focused and fragrant red, leading with hints of pencil shavings, violet, tobacco and citrus that accent flavors of blackberry and black cherry fruit. This is refined and supple, fresh with lively acidity, but also shows weight and concentration, with sculpted tannins emerging on the mineral- and spice-laced finish. Drink now through 2036. 1,750 cases made, 833 cases imported. —AN Score 95 | Price $73 | 2016 | 95 | $73 | |
| 6 | Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2019 +- Lushly fruited, this sends waves of crushed plum, boysenberry compote and blackberry paste out from the core, with a strong undercurrent of cast iron and smoldering tobacco to boot. Grippy and dense, but with a sense of polish and a note of purity in the guise of a pretty violet echo. Best from 2025 through 2040. 3,750 cases made. —JM Score 96 | Price $175 | 2019 | 96 | $175 | |
| 7 | Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva 2020 +- A sleek, elegant red, with fine purity to the aromas of cherry, black currant, iron, olive and tobacco. Shows new oak on the palate, lending both spiciness and structure offset by ample fruit and texture. Ends with a balanced, complex finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2047. 5,000 cases imported. —BS Score 95 | Price $50 | 2020 | 95 | $50 | |
| 8 | Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2020 +- This has a very large-scaled yet properly proportioned core of cassis, plum and blackberry fruit flavors that are remarkably pure and focused. Buried deep within is a sleek, vibrant iron spine that drives the finish as the fruit keeps pace. Extra savory, tobacco and cedar nuances fill out all the remaining available space. A towering wine, with a buttoned-up feel. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2030 through 2045. 12,404 cases made, 550 cases imported. —JM Score 97 | Price $165 | 2020 | 97 | $165 | |
| 9 | Résonance Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2021 +- Precise and elegantly structured, with detailed raspberry, savory tea and crushed stone accents that gather richness and tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2031. 10,870 cases made. —TF Score 94 | Price $40 | 2021 | 94 | $40 | |
| 10 | Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022 +- Distinctive, succulent and wonderfully complex, offering stone fruit flavors on a rich, smooth and mouthwateringly juicy frame, with notes of honeysuckle, honey-preserved ginger, creamy lemon curd, ripe mango and flowers. Hints of spices linger on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. —MW Score 95 | Price $23 | 2022 | 95 | $23 | |
| 11 | Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2019 +- There’s purity to the cherry, strawberry, rose, mineral and herb aromas and flavors in this solidly built red, which shows excellent balance and length. The muscular finish begs for more time for the beautiful fruit to assimilate. Best from 2025 through 2042. 1,700 cases made, 800 cases imported. —BS Score 96 | Price $42 | 2019 | 96 | $42 | |
| 12 | Clos St.-Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 +- Leads with warm ganache and fig bread notes, followed quickly by raspberry reduction accents that take some time to unwind. Showcases plum pâte de fruit, sanguine and black licorice notes, with a flicker of Turkish coffee underscoring the finish and giving this a decidedly dark profile in the end. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse and Muscardin. Best from 2024 through 2038. 900 cases made, 670 cases imported. —JM Score 95 | Price $65 | 2020 | 95 | $65 | |
| 13 | Quinta de la Rosa Douro La Rosa Reserva 2019 +- This elegant red has a sense of restraint, with vivid acidity and taut, sculpted tannins wrapped in a swath of plush texture that carries notes of crushed black currant and pureed boysenberry, violet and wild sage, sandalwood, slate and smoke. Opens in the glass, expanding on the rich profile to reveal details of ground anise and pink peppercorn, eucalyptus, espresso and toast through the lasting finish. Best from 2025 through 2035. 4,100 cases made, 500 cases imported. —AN Score 95 | Price $60 | 2019 | 95 | $60 | |
| 14 | Kistler Chardonnay Russian River Valley Vine Hill Vineyard 2020 +- Remarkable, with incredible depth and complexity, this oozes with apple pastry and buttery notes. Lemon curd flavors are juicy and mouthwatering, with salty minerality adding a savory thread, backed by floral highlights of orange blossoms that show a hint of spices. Offers nice tension between the rich flavors and vibrant acidity, with a long, graceful finish. Drink now through 2030. 900 cases made. —MW Score 97 | Price $95 | 2020 | 97 | $95 | |
| 15 | Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022 +- Checking all the boxes, this stunning version is fresh and vibrant yet also complex and full of flavor, from toasted green tea and lemon thyme to mouthwatering passion fruit, yuzu and mango. Ends with hints of white pepper, lemon blossoms and sea salt on the long, expressive finish. Drink now. 9,000 cases imported. —MW Score 94 | Price $23 | 2022 | 94 | $23 | |
| 16 | Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Laurène 2021 +- Rich and detailed, with a deep but graceful structure, offering rose petal, raspberry, orange peel and dusky spice flavors that build tension and polish toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 3,029 cases made. —TF Score 95 | Price $75 | 2021 | 95 | $75 | |
| 17 | Margerum M5 Santa Barbara County 2021 +- Structure meets polish in this full-bodied blend, which offers deep blackberry and raspberry flavors that interplay with licorice, smoked pepper and garrigue and finish with well-buffed tannins. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. Drink now through 2032. 2,792 cases made. —TF Score 94 | Price $30 | 2021 | 94 | $30 | |
| 18 | Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 2020 +- A tightly coiled Pauillac, with a blitz of iron and savory notes wrapped around a core of cassis, damson plum and black cherry. Sleek and tightly focused, with the iron note leaving a mouthwatering echo. Plenty tight through the finish, so patience is required. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2028 through 2042. 10,000 cases made. —JM Score 96 | Price $78 | 2020 | 96 | $78 | |
| 19 | Martinelli Pinot Noir Green Valley of Russian River Valley Bondi Home Ranch Vineyard 2021 +- Loaded, with gorgeous succulent, lush boysenberry, mulberry and açaí berry fruit seamlessly inlaid with singed apple wood, anise and fruitcake details. Gains additional beguilement from a late flash of potpourri and black tea. Drink now through 2032. 863 cases made. —JM Score 95 | Price $76 | 2021 | 95 | $76 | |
| 20 | Purple Hands Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Lone Oak Ranch 2021 +- Fragrant and gracefully multilayered, with expressive cherry and pomegranate flavors that mingle with black tea and orange peel accents. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 2,300 cases made. —TF Score 94 | Price $30 | 2021 | 94 | $30 | |
| 21 | Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Black Label 2022 +- Intense and generous, with mango, orange sherbet and apricot flavors, along with notes of sweetgrass and lemon blossoms on a fleshy, juicy frame. Reveals notes of fresh ginger and a hint of jasmine on the finish. Drink now. 80,000 cases made, 13,000 cases imported. —MW Score 93 | Price $15 | 2022 | 93 | $15 | |
| 22 | Fattoria di Fèlsina Chianti Classico Berardenga Riserva 2020 +- A solidly built red introduced by aromas of mint, lavender and wild rosemary. Shows cherry, raspberry, earth, iron, sanguine and tobacco flavors allied to an almost viscous texture as this cruises to the long finish. Impressive now, yet will be better in three to five years. Best from 2026 through 2045. 5,000 cases made, 2,200 cases imported. —BS Score 94 | Price $40 | 2020 | 94 | $40 | |
| 23 | Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021 +- Though not shy, with a seriously endowed core of blackberry and boysenberry compote flavors, this stays bright and racy, with mouthwatering acidity stretching things out to let in black tea, sweet tobacco and dried anise notes. Reveals a late flash of savory and minerally accents on the finish, ultimately offering a nice counterpoint to the fruit. Best from 2024 through 2031. 1,200 cases made. —JM Score 94 | Price $35 | 2021 | 94 | $35 | |
| 24 | Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 +- A supple, fluid red marked by flavors of macerated cherry, raspberry and boysenberry. Well-structured, with flashes of graphite and tobacco as this builds to the long, compact finish. All the components are there, this just needs time. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2042. 6,100 cases made, 4,453 cases imported. —BS Score 94 | Price $45 | 2020 | 94 | $45 | |
| 25 | Château Gruaud-Larose St.-Julien 2020 +- Rock-solid, with a core of dark plum, boysenberry and blackberry compote flavors held together with cedar, savory, tobacco and singed apple wood notes that add texture and energy through the finish. Built for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2030 through 2040. 9,250 cases made. —JM Score 95 | Price $89 | 2020 | 95 | $89 | |
| 26 | G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2019 +- A juicy Barolo, with vibrant acidity and a fluid profile that exudes cherry, raspberry, mown hay, mineral and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Tight yet long, with excellent potential. Best from 2027 through 2048. 1,250 cases made. —BS Score 96 | Price $95 | 2019 | 96 | $95 | |
| 27 | Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2021 +- This powerful version offers mouthwatering lemon curd, lime blossom and mandarin orange flavors that show notes of fresh-grated ginger and lemon verbena. Sea salt minerality gains momentum on the finish, where grace notes of toasted green tea, citrus zest and white pepper linger. Drink now through 2030. 7,176 cases made. —MW Score 94 | Price $50 | 2021 | 94 | $50 | |
| 28 | No Girls Double Lucky 8 Walla Walla Valley 2019 +- Handsomely built, rich and polished, with deep raspberry and pomegranate flavors laced with smoky pepper, river stone and licorice details that build dynamism toward medium-grained tannins. Grenache, Syrah and Tempranillo. Drink now through 2033. 547 cases made. —TF Score 95 | Price $55 | 2019 | 95 | $55 | |
| 29 | Invivo Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough X, Sarah Jessica Parker 2022 +- Leaps out of the glass with vivid aromas of passion fruit, pineapple and guava, with accents of sea salt, lime zest, ginger and white pepper minerality. Shows extra verve on the finish, with details of green tea and lemongrass. Drink now. 96,000 cases made, 30,000 cases imported. —MW Score 93 | Price $22 | 2022 | 93 | $22 | |
| 30 | Bodegas Terrazas de los Andes Malbec Mendoza Reserva 2021 +- This stands out for its expressive, elegant bouquet of citrus blossoms, guava and red currant—flavors that are equally engaging and fresh on the palate, picking up mineral details and lingering nicely around polished tannins. Drink now. 150,000 cases made, 41,667 cases imported. —AR Score 92 | Price $20 | 2021 | 92 | $20 | |
| 31 | Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc California 2022 +- Aromatic, juicy and fragrant, with Key lime pie, tangerine, lime sherbet, fresh-cut green apple and fresh-grated ginger all singing on a mouthwatering frame. Ends with a long, expressive finish. Drink now. 109,000 cases made. —MW Score 91 | Price $12 | 2022 | 91 | $12 | |
| 32 | Bergström Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Silice 2021 +- Supple, richly textured and elegantly complex, this Pinot opens with a burst of fresh raspberry, then unfolds with notes of forest floor and brown baking spices, plus a touch of licorice as it builds tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,100 cases made. —TF Score 95 | Price $92 | 2021 | 95 | $92 | |
| 33 | Domaine Carneros Brut Carneros 2019 +- Alluring for its sleek polish and precision, this sparkler has tiers of Asian pear, strawberry, fresh almond and ginger flavors that unfurl slowly. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. —TF Score 93 | Price $36 | 2019 | 93 | $36 | |
| 34 | Dei Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2019 +- A smooth red, with cherry, plum and spice flavors shaded by savory underbrush and wild herb accents. Shows iron and tobacco details on the long finish, with fine balance and grip overall. Prugnolo Gentile and Canaiolo. Best from 2024 through 2040. 10,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. —BS Score 93 | Price $37 | 2019 | 93 | $37 | |
| 35 | Pyros Malbec Pedernal Valley 2019 +- Exudes aromas that foreshadow what's to come, with a central chalky-slate presence and fresh violet and mountain herb nuances underneath. Features generous raspberry and plum flavors that are fresh and pure, buoyed by lively, chalky acidity. Ends with finesse and fine tannins. Drink now through 2030. 11,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. —AR Score 93 | Price $27 | 2019 | 93 | $27 | |
| 36 | Pico Maccario Barbera d'Asti Lavignone 2021 +- A silky, succulent red, with pure blackberry and black cherry fruit shaded by a graphite note. On the elegant side, showing terrific harmony and finesse, with excellent structure and length. Drink now through 2027. 9,000 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. —BS Score 92 | Price $20 | 2021 | 92 | $20 | |
| 37 | Diatom Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2022 +- Offers grilled pineapple, white peach and lemon blossom flavors that are robust and effortless on a sleek, juicy frame, with fresh-cut green apple, tarragon and sea spray notes emerging on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 17,000 cases made. —MW Score 92 | Price $23 | 2022 | 92 | $23 | |
| 38 | First Drop Shiraz Barossa Mother's Milk 2021 +- A compelling red on a juicy, fresh frame, with smooth, polished tannins and fresh pomegranate and maraschino cherry flavors at the core, showing details of milk chocolate, nutmeg and white peppercorn, plus an appealing hint of toasted herbs and fresh earth. Reveals tannins that firm up on the finish, which packs a spicy kick. Drink now through 2033. 25,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. —MW Score 92 | Price $20 | 2021 | 92 | $20 | |
| 39 | Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco 2019 +- A pretty red, this boasts strawberry, cherry, raspberry and rose aromas and flavors aligned to an elegant profile. Firm and intense, with a long, detailed aftertaste of fruit, rosemary and mineral accents. Best from 2025 through 2042. 850 cases made, 500 cases imported. —BS Score 94 | Price $40 | 2019 | 94 | $40 | |
| 40 | Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos Apalta 2019 +- An elegant, open-textured and well-contoured blend, offering alluring balsam, cassis and dark chocolate notes that fold over onto the rich palate. Picks up crushed red currant and espresso-laced berry flavors, which have great depth and linger effortlessly around suave tannins, echoing back to the core flavors. Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035. 3,499 cases made, 350 cases imported. —AR Score 94 | Price $55 | 2019 | 94 | $55 | |
| 41 | Adega Cooperativa Regional de Monção Vinho Verde Muralhas de Monção 2022 +- There's a flinty underpinning to this fragrant white, which shows a succulent range of ripe apricot, blood orange, white blossoms, lemon peel and pickled ginger. Sleek and linear, with a hint of saline on the finish. Alvarinho and Trajadura. Drink now. 15,500 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. —AN Score 90 | Price $15 | 2022 | 90 | $15 | |
| 42 | Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico 2020 +- This shows a darker side of Chianti Classico, with black cherry, blackberry, iron and earth aromas and flavors. Succulent and balanced, with the structure emerging on the lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 14,200 cases made, 7,500 cases imported. —BS Score 91 | Price $19 | 2020 | 91 | $19 | |
| 43 | Juvé y Camps Brut Nature Cava Reserva de la Familia Gran Reserva 2018 +- This is distinctive for its abundantly fragrant notes of medicinal herbs and spices, on the nose and then carried on the palate by the lively, delicate mousse. Well-knit, with vivid acidity framing flavors of macerated cherry and apricot with notes of salted almond. Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Drink now through 2026. 208,333 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. —AN Score 91 | Price $23 | 2018 | 91 | $23 | |
| 44 | Miguel Torres Carignan Maule Valley Vigno Vignadores de Carignan 2018 +- Elegant and complex, this red bursts with notes of plumeria, picking up hints of bay leaf, red currant, raspberry and blood orange. Fresh acidity activates additional layers of chalky minerality and toasty spice, backed by mineral-tinged tannins on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 3,500 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —AR Score 92 | Price $21 | 2018 | 92 | $21 | |
| 45 | Poggerino Chianti Classico 2021 +- The picture of harmony, elegance and purity, this red features black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors. Starts out supple, with vibrant acidity and firm tannins emerging on the finish. Drink now through 2033. 4,500 cases made, 1,800 cases imported. —BS Score 93 | Price $26 | 2021 | 93 | $26 | |
| 46 | Finca Sophenia Malbec Gualtallary Estate Reserva 2021 +- Elegant and refined, showing pepper bush, mountain herb and river stone aromas amid a fresh cherry and berry core, which shows minerally richness and lengthens nicely around the core flavors and fine tannins. Drink now through 2030. 15,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. —AR Score 92 | Price $25 | 2021 | 92 | $25 | |
| 47 | Ratti Barbera d'Asti Battaglione 2021 +- This shows depth, along with a silky texture and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, violet and dark chocolate. Suave, concentrated and long, with a touch of heat that lingers. Drink now through 2028. 6,270 cases imported. —BS Score 91 | Price $25 | 2021 | 91 | $25 | |
| 48 | Alain Jaume Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Grand Veneur Le Miocène 2021 +- Rich and concentrated, but racy too, with blackberry and dark plum fruit revealing crushed graphite and a kick of menthol, which adds freshness. Long and svelte, with refined tannins that drive the simmering, smoky close, this complex red shows a lot of stuffing. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2032. 3,700 cases made, 580 cases imported. —KB Score 94 | Price $62 | 2021 | 94 | $62 | |
| 49 | Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District 2020 +- A knockout wine as always, polished yet potently built, with dynamic blackberry and raspberry flavors laced with garrigue, loamy mineral, fruitcake spices and smoked meat. Builds richness toward big but polished tannins. Grenache, Mataro, Syrah, Graciano, Grenache Blanc and Counoise. Drink now through 2035. 1,440 cases made. —TF Score 96 | Price $132 | 2020 | 96 | $132 | |
| 50 | Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Alexander Valley 2019 +- This zesty red is generous with sleekly layered cherry and raspberry flavors that are laced with notes of cinnamon and pepper and finish with lively tannins. Drink now through 2029. 9,000 cases made. —TF Score 91 | Price $24 | 2019 | 91 | $24 | |
| 51 | Mionetto Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore NV +- There's an exotic thread of jasmine, cardamom and turmeric winding through the blood orange granita, melon, lime zest and stone notes in this bright and balanced Prosecco. Drink now. 38,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. —AN Score 90 | Price $20 | NV | 90 | $20 | |
| 52 | Bodega Garzón Albariño Uruguay Reserva 2022 +- Aromas of gooseberry, finger lime and ginger lead off in this refined but refreshing white, with saline-laced grapefruit and Meyer lemon at the core, followed by a clean finish. Drink now. 9,000 cases imported. —AR Score 90 | Price $20 | 2022 | 90 | $20 | |
| 53 | Jorge Ordoñez & Co. Moscatel Sierras de Málaga Botani Old Vines 2022 +- A dry, aromatic white, with mouthwatering acidity and a chalky underpinning, this refreshing sipper shows notes of nectarine, lime blossoms, pink grapefruit granita, fresh tarragon and pickled ginger. Very appealing. Drink now through 2025. 7,500 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. —AN Score 91 | Price $22 | 2022 | 91 | $22 | |
| 54 | Michele Chiarlo Nizza Cipressi 2019 +- This dense red is very tightly wound and racy, revealing blackberry and violet flavors that show accents of tamarind and roasted almond. Still a bit compact on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 6,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —BS Score 92 | Price $29 | 2019 | 92 | $29 | |
| 55 | Iron Horse Brut Green Valley of Russian River Valley Classic Vintage 2019 +- A bubbly with richness and verve, this cuvée offers lilting apple tart, crème brûlée and lemon verbena flavors that finish with a spicy accent of fresh ginger. Drink now through 2026. 2,150 cases made. —TF Score 94 | Price $58 | 2019 | 94 | $58 | |
| 56 | Archery Summit Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Vireton 2021 +- Plush and elegantly detailed, with expressive rose petal, raspberry and brown baking spice accents that glide on the long, supple finish. Drink now through 2030. 1,950 cases made. —TF Score 93 | Price $34 | 2021 | 93 | $34 | |
| 57 | Quinta Couselo Albariño Rias Baixas Turonia 2021 +- A succulent white, with hints of petrol and brine serving as a minerally underpinning for concentrated flavors of poached apricot and yellow peach, mandarin orange peel, dried tarragon and Marcona almond. Crisp, lightly spiced finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,300 cases made, 1,015 cases imported. —AN Score 92 | Price $26 | 2021 | 92 | $26 | |
| 58 | Viña Quebrada de Macul Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley Domus Aurea 2019 +- Aromatically engaging, with eucalyptus and briny olive notes paving the way, while river mint nuances dance around a rich core of blackberry and cassis. Lengthens out nicely midpalate, with iron-tinged minerality, singed orange peel and cocoa notes arriving on the finish around thick but well-integrated tannins. Distinctive for its savory qualities, but will have fans. Drink now through 2035. 1,800 cases imported. —AR Score 94 | Price $75 | 2019 | 94 | $75 | |
| 59 | Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia 2021 +- Laced with black cherry, black currant and violet aromas and flavors, this red is immediately appealing for its lush fruit. Balanced, fresh and long, with iron, wild herb and tobacco details. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 50,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. —BS Score 91 | Price $26 | 2021 | 91 | $26 | |
| 60 | Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis Charlène & Laurent Pinson 2020 +- This is really singing today, featuring peach, ripe apple, oyster shell and almond aromas and flavors. Vibrant and intense, with a lingering chalky sensation. Terrific length. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 600 cases imported. —BS Score 92 | Price $27 | 2020 | 92 | $27 | |
| 61 | Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford RHF 2018 +- A broad, well-structured version, with a serious core of cassis, plum reduction and blackberry paste flavors that meld steadily with melted black licorice, alder and warm earth hints. Reveals subtle violet and black tea nuances that hang in the background, staying fine-grained through the rich finish. A big wine, with nice poise. Best from 2024 through 2038. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,300 cases made. —JM Score 95 | Price $110 | 2018 | 95 | $110 | |
| 62 | Les Vins de Vienne Crozes-Hermitage 2020 +- Dark and concentrated, with blackberry puree and plum paste underscored by black licorice, apple wood smoke and a spine of iron mineral. Builds in power toward the smooth finish, which reveals high notes of black tea and violet. Drink now through 2030. 2,900 cases made, 800 cases imported. —JM Score 93 | Price $36 | 2020 | 93 | $36 | |
| 63 | Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore Inferno Ca' Guicciardi 2019 +- An elegant red, with well-integrated minerally overtones, fresh juiciness and a plush texture, plus flavors of wild strawberry, fine tobacco, iron, orange peel and a touch of red licorice. The well-spiced finish keeps drawing you back for another sip. Drink now through 2030. 1,250 cases made, 500 cases imported. —AN Score 94 | Price $68 | 2019 | 94 | $68 | |
| 64 | Thorne & Daughters Pinot Noir Cape South Coast Copper Pot 2021 +- A bright, appealing red, with wild raspberry, strawberry and cherry fruit flavors front and center. A ripe, juicy version, with fragrant details of woodsy spices, dried thyme and a streak of stony minerality echoing on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,250 cases made, 500 cases imported. —AN Score 92 | Price $21 | 2021 | 92 | $21 | |
| 65 | Groth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2022 +- Effusive and intense, with a mouthwatering quality to the lingering notes of lemon blossoms, pomelo, fresh-cut Honeycrisp apple and candied ginger preserved in honey. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. —MW Score 92 | Price $30 | 2022 | 92 | $30 | |
| 66 | DeLille Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Métier 2021 +- Offers good energy and refined flavors of blackberry, dusky spices and black olive that build structure toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 16,000 cases made. —TF Score 91 | Price $30 | 2021 | 91 | $30 | |
| 67 | Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica 2021 +- Aromatic, with apple blossom and peach skin notes, this lightly zesty white reveals mouthwatering acidity, a briny streak of salinity and a pretty range of ripe Honeycrisp apple, pickled ginger and nectarine accents. Drink now through 2026. 7,226 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —AN Score 91 | Price $24 | 2021 | 91 | $24 | |
| 68 | Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021 +- This has racy, mouthwatering acidity coursing underneath the core notes of mulberry, bitter cherry and blackberry. Shows the streamlined tang of a coulis, while offering a range of additional bramble, anise and savory tea details through the finish. Delicious. Drink now through 2029. 27,000 cases made. —JM Score 93 | Price $55 | 2021 | 93 | $55 | |
| 69 | Ken Wright Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills 2021 +- Grace meets structure and tension in this Pinot, which offers deep blueberry and raspberry flavors highlighted by crushed stone, forest floor and dusky spices. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 2,261 cases made. —TF Score 93 | Price $38 | 2021 | 93 | $38 | |
| 70 | Abbazia di Novacella Kerner Alto Adige Valle Isarco 2022 +- This light-on-its-feet white is dry, tangy and orangey, with blood orange granita, orange blossoms and juicy tangerine acidity accented by hints of fresh tarragon and salty mineral. Drink now. 13,750 cases made, 3,300 cases imported. —AN Score 90 | Price $22 | 2022 | 90 | $22 | |
| 71 | Selbach-Oster Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2020 +- An off-dry, succulent version, with great balance between notes of warm hay, spiced apple and savory dried green herbs. Hints of nutmeg and wet stone line the concentrated finish, powered by juicy, lemony acidity. Drink now through 2026. 1,500 cases imported. —KB Score 90 | Price $23 | 2020 | 90 | $23 | |
| 72 | Poggio San Polo Rosso di Montalcino 2020 +- This lithe, elegant red is signaled by a burst of raspberry aromas and flavors. Shows iron and earth details as this firms up, before stretching out on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2027. 7,494 cases imported. —BS Score 90 | Price $25 | 2020 | 90 | $25 | |
| 73 | El Enemigo Cabernet Franc Agrelo Gran Single Vineyard 2019 +- Elegant enough to drink now, but with structure allowing for age, this version offers dusty rose petal and fresh peppercorn notes, plus a juicy core of strawberry and raspberry, with a pleasant wave of fresh acidity chiming in and carrying the flavors. Reveals subtle chocolate and gravel notes around polished tannins, with a lingering juicy berry finish. Drink now through 2035. 2,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported. —AR Score 94 | Price $100 | 2019 | 94 | $100 | |
| 74 | Clos Berenguer Priorat Clos de Tafall 2020 +- A minerally red, with smoke, stone and iron on the nose, transitioning to underscore generous flavors of strawberry preserves, red licorice, violet and a savory boost of cured tobacco. Bright and juicy, but with a core of well-knit, chalky tannins that provide weight and focus. Drink now through 2030. 3,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —AN Score 92 | Price $30 | 2020 | 92 | $30 | |
| 75 | Catabbo Tintilia del Molise Colle Cervino 2019 +- A bright and juicy red pierced with an aromatic thread of wild herbs and milled pepper, plus flavors of crushed black raspberry, plum sauce and tar-tinged mineral structured by light, taut tannins. Drink now through 2028. 29,336 cases made, 3,200 cases imported. —AN Score 91 | Price $30 | 2019 | 91 | $30 | |
| 76 | Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port 20 Year Old NV +- Lovely, with a mix of persimmon, white peach, hazelnut, green tea and singed alder notes all moving together in streamlined harmony. The long, elegant finish has nice latent energy. Drink now. 8,000 cases imported. —JM Score 93 | Price $61 | NV | 93 | $61 | |
| 77 | El Coto de Rioja Rioja Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva 2016 +- Well-balanced and fresh, this medium-bodied version is tightly meshed at first, though opening nicely in the glass to display flavors of ripe cherry and red currant, mocha, iron and spiced orange peel. The lively finish is firmed by fine, taut tannins. Tempranillo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030. 20,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. —AN Score 92 | Price $35 | 2016 | 92 | $35 | |
| 78 | Paolo Scavino Barolo 2019 +- A supple, vibrant Barolo, with fine depth to the cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors. Solidly built, with refined tannins and a long, juicy aftertaste. Reveals earth, iron and tobacco accents that linger. Best from 2026 through 2042. 3,000 cases made, 900 cases imported. —BS Score 93 | Price $63 | 2019 | 93 | $63 | |
| 79 | Bela Ribera del Duero 2021 +- An elegant red, with fine tannins enmeshed with flavors of pureed raspberry and black plum reduction, soft fig, thyme and lavender accents, while a minerally underpinning echoes on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 10,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. —AN Score 91 | Price $20 | 2021 | 91 | $20 | |
| 80 | Isole & Olena Toscana Cepparello 2020 +- Expressive and sumptuous from the get-go, this red features cherry, strawberry, rose, orange peel, mineral and Tuscan herb aromas and flavors. Sangiovese. Best from 2025 through 2045. 4,800 cases made, 800 cases imported. —BS Score 96 | Price $150 | 2020 | 96 | $150 | |
| 81 | Guillaume Gonnet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bel Ami 2020 +- Seductive and pure, with glossy boysenberry and red currant gliding through the round palate. Reveals graphite that lines the palate, with dried thyme and lavender adding lift. This is powered by snappy acidity, which keeps this from being heavy or flat. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035. 20,000 cases made, 10,000 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $38 | 2020 | 92 | $38 | |
| 82 | Dominio del Plata Susana Balbo Signature Brioso White Uco Valley 2022 +- Offers aromas of gardenia and peach blossoms that leap from the glass, with traces of celery salt and lime zest underneath. Shows vibrant peach and finger lime on the palate, with a nice inlay of chalky minerality adding to the lingering finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Torrontés. Drink now. 2,900 cases made, 700 cases imported. —AR Score 91 | Price $24 | 2022 | 91 | $24 | |
| 83 | Morgante Nero d'Avola Sicilia 2020 +- An elegant, medium-bodied red, with fine tannins and bright acidity framing flavors of wild strawberry, ripe raspberry, anise hyssop and dried thyme, followed by a tar-tinged finish. Drink now through 2028. 25,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —AN Score 90 | Price $19 | 2020 | 90 | $19 | |
| 84 | Viña Santa Ema Carmenère Peumo Amplus One 2019 +- A trace of tarragon lends a slight herbal tinge to this red, which offers a wealth of red currant and linzer torte flavors on a plush, polished frame. Reveals hints of Earl Grey that chime in around fine, mineral-laced tannins. Drink now through 2028. 1,000 cases imported. —AR Score 91 | Price $30 | 2019 | 91 | $30 | |
| 85 | Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc Florina 2022 +- A bright, light- to medium-bodied white, with hints of flint and chive blossoms accenting ripe green pear and melon fruit. Well-knit, with a minerally finish. Drink now through 2026. 19,700 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. —AN Score 90 | Price $27 | 2022 | 90 | $27 | |
| 86 | Château Jérémie Corbières 2021 +- There's a refreshing herbaceous lift in this delicious red, which nicely offsets the dense, ripe fruit profile. Cherry, plum and red currant fill out the palate, flecked with smoked meat, violet, forest floor and mineral details. Pencil shavings line the finish, marked by black pepper and smoke. Shows great character and balance. Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $25 | 2021 | 92 | $25 | |
| 87 | Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett Mosel Brauneberger Juffer 2021 +- Despite the sweetness, this is laser-focused and linear, powered by a lime-edged beam of bracing acidity and refined crushed slate minerality. Builds in concentration to flavors of apple blossoms and honeyed orchard fruit, with a thread of smoke. This has a long life ahead. Drink now through 2035. 2,500 cases made, 266 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $29 | 2021 | 92 | $29 | |
| 88 | Domaine de Mourchon Côtes du Rhône-Villages Séguret Grande Réserve 2020 +- Alluring and expressive, with beautiful range to the violet, plum and cherry liqueur flavors, all edged in graphite. Delivers impressive harmony and texture, with warm cedar notes rounding out the formidable palate. Reveals slightly grainy tannins that provide a firm frame. Delicious. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $30 | 2020 | 92 | $30 | |
| 89 | Pisoni Family Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands Lucia Soberanes Vineyard 2021 +- Supple and elegant, with a fleshy core of peach, white raspberry and lemon curd flavors that are generous and focused. Delivers details of salted butterscotch, lime zest, wild fennel and lemon blossoms, with salty minerality leaving a fresh, detailed finish. Drink now through 2030. 205 cases made. —MW Score 93 | Price $65 | 2021 | 93 | $65 | |
| 90 | Louis Jadot Corton Pougets Domaine des Héritiers 2020 +- Intense and tightly wound, this red is firmly structured and energetic, featuring cherry, strawberry, stone and spice flavors, with the acidity and tannins lending support for future evolution. All the components are there, this just needs a few years to knit together. Best from 2027 through 2045. 258 cases made, 129 cases imported. —BS Score 96 | Price $150 | 2020 | 96 | $150 | |
| 91 | François Pinon Vouvray Silex Noir 2018 +- A warm, sunny, seductive white, with a luscious profile to the persimmon, ripe pear, green plum and crushed nectarine flavors. This has a very creamy texture, with a beam of vivid acidity and salty mineral notes keeping it honest. Earthy undertones move through the supple palate with a veil of smoke marking the tangy finish. Drink now through 2032. 1,200 cases made, 450 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $33 | 2018 | 92 | $33 | |
| 92 | Chateau de Plaisance Anjou White Ronceray 2021 +- This shows Chenin's ability to balance ripeness and concentration with structure and polish, with honeyed lemon, glazed mango, warm hay and barley flavors all buoyed by citrusy acidity and savory notes of dried thyme. A quinine kick marks the powerful, tension-filled finish. Drink now through 2030. 650 cases made, 500 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $44 | 2021 | 92 | $44 | |
| 93 | Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Le Pas de l'Aigle 2020 +- A wine with a lot of soul and character, this leans slightly modern, with charred apple wood and sweet cedar nicely polishing a core of fig puree and black cherry. The long, harmonious finish glides through, revealing rooibos tea and smoked garrigue details, while a tug of tannins provide a ballast. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2035. 1,700 cases made, 400 cases imported. —KB Score 93 | Price $55 | 2020 | 93 | $55 | |
| 94 | Prager Riesling Federspiel Wachau Steinriegl 2021 +- A juicy wine, with mouthwatering acidity coursing throughout, while beeswax, lanolin and chamomile cascade across the broad palate. Refined and graceful, delivering apple, lime and bitter herbs, with nice fleshiness, mineral power and depth. Drink now through 2035. 1,800 cases made, 125 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $42 | 2021 | 92 | $42 | |
| 95 | Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Ruchets 2020 +- Sleek and polished, with a bold cascade of blackberry confit, singed garrigue and warm fig, this is delicious and opulent yet powered by a savory undercurrent. Offers charred cedar that adds depth and roundness to the palate, while the pull of salt and crushed iron offsets the silky, dense character. This has staying power. Best from 2025 through 2032. 660 cases made, 250 cases imported. —KB Score 94 | Price $115 | 2020 | 94 | $115 | |
| 96 | Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019 +- Expressive, with bramble and black licorice notes leading off, followed quickly by fresh black cherry and currant preserves. Features flashes of bay leaf and mesquite on the sleek finish, with a strong mineral underpinning as well. Drink now through 2035. 5,600 cases made. —JM Score 92 | Price $120 | 2019 | 92 | $120 | |
| 97 | Domaine de Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2021 +- Shows alluring creamed pear and verbena notes that are mouthfilling and rich, yet zesty minerality and vibrant acidity keep the palate fresh. The lengthy finish is marked by floral highlights, dried thyme and a note of brioche. Drink now through 2028. 9,600 cases made, 330 cases imported. —KB Score 92 | Price $76 | 2021 | 92 | $76 | |
| 98 | Cathiard Family Estate Founding Brothers Napa Valley 2020 +- This has a good, lively mix of red and black fruit—plum, currant, cherry—that fills out the core, while brambly energy fuels the licorice- and roasted vanilla–accented finish. Stays grounded, thanks to a late tug of earth. Very solid for the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 1,250 cases made. —JM Score 92 | Price $225 | 2020 | 92 | $225 | |
| 99 | Fleur de Miraval Brut Rosé Champagne Petite Fleur NV +- An elegant Champagne, offering a fine, lacy mousse and a lively but still delicate frame of acidity for notes of apricot and wild cherry fruit, grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest. Simultaneously, this has an underpinning of toasted nuts, smoke and chalk adding richness and depth. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2026. 3,500 cases imported. —AN Score 93 | Price $110 | NV | 93 | $110 | |
| 100 | Morisoli Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2019 +- This has a fresh, focused core of red currant and black cherry flavors laced with cedar, dusty earth and iron minerality along the way. Fresh, fine-grained and reserved through the finish. Very Rutherford in feel, with the minerality bringing nice precision. Best from 2024 through 2036. 140 cases made. —JM Score 93 | Price $205 | 2019 | 93 | $205 |