TOP 100 of 2025

What a spectacular showing of this iconic wine in the terrific 2021 vintage. Deep ruby with a purple hue, it just exudes elegance and statesmanship. It has a noble quality to it that begins with its precise and lifted bouquet... Read More

So linear and driven, with so much tension and intensity. Aromas of sliced apples, lemons and stones. Medium-bodied with flavors of apples, seashells, lemons and crushed stones. It goes on and on. Matured in 30% amphorae and 70%... Read More

The winery’s flagship, the wine that introduced Muga to the world, the 2021 Muga Reserva is Tempranillo-dominant, with Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Graciano filling in the gaps. A larger-production wine, it offers tremendous quality,... Read More

A clever bridge between the entire Castello di Ama stable San Lorenzo is a selection of older vines from key estate vineyards. It also includes both Merlot and Malvasia Nera which contribute to the identity of the cru bottlings.... Read More

A riper full-bodied sexy Hosanna the 2022 Château Hosanna checks in as 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc coming from a tiny 4.5 hectares of blue clay soils on the upper plateau in Pomerol. Ripe blackberries smoked tobacco... Read More

A riper full-bodied sexy Hosanna the 2022 Château Hosanna checks in as 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc coming from a tiny 4.5 hectares of blue clay soils on the upper plateau in Pomerol. Ripe blackberries smoked tobacco... Read More

A sensational Pauillac as well as the finest wine from this château since the 2009 (although the 2010 might have something to say about that), the 2022 Château Pontet-Canet sports a deep purple hue as well as a heavenly... Read More

Gorgeously fragranced on the nose with perfumed black fruits and pink flowers - smells very Margaux. Clean and crisp, a beautiful precision from the start with ripe and rich fruit but cool fresh acidity and sleek, fine tannins.... Read More

Earthy, savoury nose full of wet soil, peppercorns and blackcurrants alongside violets, chocolate, cherries and raspberries. Well crafted, such a svelte and streamlined expression with real charm and finesse. There’s power... Read More

Earthy, savoury nose full of wet soil, peppercorns and blackcurrants alongside violets, chocolate, cherries and raspberries. Well crafted, such a svelte and streamlined expression with real charm and finesse. There’s power... Read More

Earthy, savoury nose full of wet soil, peppercorns and blackcurrants alongside violets, chocolate, cherries and raspberries. Well crafted, such a svelte and streamlined expression with real charm and finesse. There’s power... Read More

Earthy, savoury nose full of wet soil, peppercorns and blackcurrants alongside violets, chocolate, cherries and raspberries. Well crafted, such a svelte and streamlined expression with real charm and finesse. There’s power... Read More

A very restrained, remarkably elegant wine showing licorice, red currant, mint and balsamic notes on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, it shows ripe, elegant tannins, chewy acidity and youthful style in the long,... Read More

The iodine, blackberry and rose-stem character comes through clearly. Plenty of fruit and depth. Medium-bodied with fine tannins that caress the palate and provide endless flavors of Indian spices, flint, nutmeg and light crust.... Read More

#1 of the Top 100 Spain

This opens with iodine, crusted sea salt and a subtle touch of lime, wrapped in delicate floral notes. The palate is saline and expansive, yet ample and incisive, with a deep texture. There’s a solid... Read More

This chardonnay is lightly salty, limey and chalky, with incredible depth and purity. It’s stony and austere but so engaging, full of minerals that contribute to its texture and volume. It has fullness but not fleshiness,... Read More

The brain-rattling concentration, smokiness and flinty energy of this unique dry pinot gris don’t fit in any box on this planet. Definitely not full-bodied, but how could you say it is medium-bodied with this intensity of... Read More