#10, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines 2025

Smooth and delicious, the 2019 Salicutti Sorgente Brunello is gorgeous. The latest vintages are among the best I’ve had from Salicutti, and this wine is the best of all so far. It delivers classic Sangiovese aromas of violet,... Read More

The altitude, location and microclimate of the area where Rosso di Montalcino originates endow the wine with intense fragrances of forest floor with evident red fruits and ripe cherries as well as a hint of nose-palate elegance... Read More

This wine is the equivalent of the village bottling from San Filippo. The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Dei Comunali offers a 360-degree view onto Sangiovese with tangy forest fruit, star anise, white pepper and licorice. The oak... Read More

San Filippo is fully exposed to the east, meaning that in 2019 the Sangiovese was harvested relatively late, from 28 September to 7 October. The wine ages for the first 13-14 months in French oak barrique and tonneaux, then is... Read More

Our sparkling Ribolla Gialla is the fruit of the winery's only recent vineyard, planted in 2016 using a mass selection of old Friulian Ribolla. All the vinification tests carried out in previous years have shown us the right... Read More

This unaged, blended rum is sourced from producers located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Clairin (rum distilled from local sugarcane juice and fermented with wild yeast) is sourced from two separate distilleries and blended with a... Read More

A bright amber coloured wine. A sharp nutty aroma with hints of herbs, tobacco and lightly toasted oak. A very dry and smooth taste with a balanced acidity and a long hazelnut aftertaste. A very special wine produced from a biological... Read More

This wine was produced under the watchful eye of a team led by Luis Sottomayor, who is renowned for his ageing and blending of Port wines. The pinnacle, in terms of excellence, of Sandeman's range of Aged Tawnies, this blended... Read More

The 1963 Sandeman Vintage Porto has a bewitching bouquet with mulberry, cloves, allspice and balsam that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with great tension. There is a fine edginess here, an uncommon sense... Read More

Tasting notes

A profound and deep perfume is the first impression of the 2021 Barolo Aleste, redolent of cherries, raspberries, wood and mineral notes, with underbrush and dark spices.

It has a sense of mystery, hiding then revealing,... Read More

Tasting notes

A profound and deep perfume is the first impression of the 2021 Barolo Aleste, redolent of cherries, raspberries, wood and mineral notes, with underbrush and dark spices.

It has a sense of mystery, hiding then revealing,... Read More

Elegant and velvet-soft, this evokes mind-bending, ripe Burgundian Pinot Noir infused with fresh herbs. You could drink with a light chill in the warmer months or at closer to room temperature with heartier food.

Dive into the timeless elegance and endless summer of Santa Brisa de la Quebrada. Curated by renowned mixologists, we have achieved the perfect margarita, with premium tequila blanco, natural lime juice, and citric notes. Every... Read More

Golden yellow of great intensity with orange tones typical of its elaboration. Aroma: It is a wine that stands out for its floral aromas. It presents aromas of tropical white fruits, It closes with aromas of orange peel. Flavor:... Read More

Golden yellow in color. Stands out for its floral aromas. Aromas of tropical white fruits and orange peel. Fresh acidity, refreshing and bold.

Flavor Profile: Aromas include green apple skin, Meyer-lemon peel, white blossoms, and a faint brioche hint. The palate is dry, acid-driven, with crunchy pear, grapefruit pith, and a salty, river-stone edge.

Its straw yellow color with greenish reflections emphasizes the quality of the grapes as well as the delicate techniques used during all the working phases. On the nose it expresses immediately the vineyard and the land with fruity... Read More

Inviting and undoubtedly festive, this will be your new favorite accompaniment to holiday merrymaking. Enjoy in your holiday cocktail, over ice or in your coffee (no judgment!), this spiced Whiskey will enhance any holiday celebration... Read More

The 2022 James Berry Vineyard is a blend of 48% Grenache, 34% Mataro, 8% Syrah, 8% Counoise and 2% Carignan aged 22 months in a mixture of 300-liter and 600-liter barrels with 12% concrete amphora. It opens with a beaming, energetic... Read More

The deeper plum-hued 2019 Hexe is a more diverse blend composed of 49% Grenache, 18% Petite Sirah, 16% Mataro, 9% Graciano, and 8% Syrah. The élevage here is similar to the Rocket Block, and it spent 32 months in 55% new... Read More

Not only is the Sagrantino grape unique, but a sparkling version made in the Champagne method...? Absolute anarchy! This wine is super special, and delicious too. A lively and balanced wine with good structure and pleasantly fresh... Read More

This sweet wine has a unique style. The red color is impenetrable, the scent evokes blackberries, dried fruit and cinnamon, the taste is of a singular balance. In fact, the dense texture of tannins imprisons acidity and sweetness... Read More

Golden in hue, this wine emanates aromas of roasted orange peel, dried flowers and oak spices. The palate is rich but balanced by vibrant acidity, with flavors of baked lemon, sweet and savory spice and wild herbs.

Winemaker Celia Welch writes of the 2021 Scarecrow:

Blackberries, plums, cocoa powder, anise, and an earthy sage note all lift gracefully from the glass with this 2021 vintage from the Cohn Estate. Fully ripe but not overly so,... Read More

Scarecrow's 2022 M. Étain is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% each Merlot and Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Scents of cedar, cherries and dusty earth mark the nose, while there's a nice tension to this wine's... Read More

Tasting Notes

Bright plum red. Aromas of red pepper, raspberry and herbs. On the palate the wine is medium bodied, has medium acidity with moderate tannins. Cabernet Franc is a very food friendly wine, especially pairing well... Read More

Barolo Perno is a well structured, elegant wine, with sweeter tannins and an open nose. Very pleasant and immediately enjoyable.

This is my favorite wine in this group from Schiavenza. The 2020 Barolo Cerretta (with a 15% alcohol content) has dried fruit and baked plum that gives the wine an aged profile. These results are firm and muscular with a powerful... Read More

Barolo DOCG - Prapò - Schiavenza represents a high expression of one of the most prestigious Italian wines, fruit of the passion and experience of the Schiavenza winery. Located in the heart of Piedmont, in the historic... Read More

Schiavenza Barolo Prapò is an intense, full-bodied and spicy still red. Elegant and enveloping on the nose, with notes of berries, licorice, dried leaves, rose, violet, strawberry and cherry. The sip appears fresh and savory,... Read More

The 2022 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese opens with a clear, intense, aromatic, savory and flinty bouquet of tropical fruits intertwined with almost slatey, in any case, savory and saline notes. It is... Read More

Schrader’s CCS comes from Beckstoffer’s To Kalon vineyard in Oakville, produced from clone 4 grown on the C1 block. It is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels for 18 months.... Read More

Sourced from Block C1 (planted to Clone 4), the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, like all the other Schrader wines, matured in 100% new French oak from Darnajou and Taransaud. Hugely concentrated black... Read More

he 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is very deep purple-black in color, with opulent scents of exotic spices, sandalwood and cloves over a core of chocolate box, crushed black cherries, mulberries and black... Read More

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Lpv is very deep purple-black in color with an incredibly perfumed nose of potpourri, lavender and red roses with hints of oolong tea, cigar boxes and fragrant earth... Read More

Schrader’s “LPV” comes from Beckstoffer’s Las Piedras vineyard, produced from 337 clone grown on the C block. One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon, it was aged for 18 months in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud... Read More

Schrader’s RBS comes from Beckstoffer’s To Kalon vineyard in Oakville, produced from 337 clone grown on blocks B1, B2 and E2. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon,... Read More

and Taransaud barrels. Marked on the nose by red berries, cherries and cedar, plus delicate cinnamon and clove shadings, this is a plush, concentrated full-bodied wine with a core of firmness to it and a long, lingering finish,... Read More

This wine is lush and lively, with aromas of Yellow plum, Pink Lady apple, cinnamon, and notes of Jasmine tea on the nose. The flavors on the palate are fresh, crisp, Yellow apple, White peach, Pink grapefruit, fine mousse mid-palate,... Read More

This 2022 Blanc de Blancs has lifted aromas of green apple, apple tart, and apple custard, intermingled with tangerine and lemon-lime. Its vibrant flavors of fresh grapefruit, golden apple and white peach bring drive to the midpalate,... Read More

A Black Lemon is an earthy, smoky, spice commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking. Contrary to what the name suggests, is actually a dehydrated lime, but the name of the spice was a mistranslation from Arabic to English ages ago.... Read More

Organic-toasted cacao nibs bring this blend to life and, with just a hint of spice and oak, imparts the essence of chocolate into any drink. Truly a necessity in any well- stocked bar.
The Organic-toasted cacao nibs are sourced... Read More

The natural bitterness of grapefruit zest mingled with gentian. You*ll find an endless variety of uses for this age-old flavor, now with a modern twist.
These unique cocktail bitters are handcrafted in Seattle with organic herbs... Read More

Made from a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2011 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is a sexy, upfront, precociously styled wine exhibiting a dense ruby/purple color as well... Read More

The 2019 Screaming Eagle is a wine of mind-blowing elegance and finesse that stand apart from the generally more potent style of so many wines in this vintage. Deep, sensual and beautifully layered, the 2019 is simply magnificent... Read More

The 2021 Screaming Eagle captivates the senses with its remarkable depth and complexity. Gleaming in the glass with an intense, opaque hue, it entices with a seductive aroma that unfolds layers of dark cherries, ripe plums, and... Read More

Densely concentrated, with inviting aromatics of cranberry, pomegranate, black cherry, white and black pepper and subtle black licorice notes along hints of dark plum. The mouthfeel is vibrant with balanced acidity and a long... Read More

In 1858 when Emil Dresel found his way to Sonoma, he brought along vine cuttings of Riesling and Sylvaner from his family's vineyard in Geisenheim – the first of their kind in California. He tended these grapes on the... Read More

Sea Smoke Grand Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017 is a captivating wine that reflects the unique terroir of California's Sta. Rita Hills AVA. This vintage showcases the depth, balance, and complexity that Sea Smoke is renowned... Read More

Southing refers to the south-facing hillside bluffs found on our estate vineyard. Each year, our goal for this wine is to create the ideal marriage of complexity and elegance. Southing is a true expression of the terroir of Sea... Read More

Southing refers to the south-facing hillside bluffs found on our estate vineyard. Each year, our goal for this wine is to create the ideal marriage of complexity and elegance. Southing is a true expression of the terroir of Sea... Read More

Ten is named for the ten Pinot Noir clones found on our estate vineyard. Our most masculine wine, it is brooding and intense, with firm, mature tannins and a long, velvety finish. Ten is not for the faint-of-heart and has been... Read More

Sean Minor Nicole Marie North Coast Red Blend 2023 delivers a harmonious balance of ripe fruit and refined structure. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and subtle spice lead into a velvety palate of berry, chocolate, and vanilla... Read More

Bright and alluring, the nose bursts with vibrant red raspberry, accented by the rich aroma of Santa Rosa plums and the deep, juicy undertones of fresh blackberries. On the palate, lively acidity dances gracefully, creating an... Read More

Bright, yellow-green color. Elegant floral aromas with lemon, citrus and rose petals, typical of the Moschofilero variety. Rich and fruity on the palate, with a long aromatic aftertaste. Produced from Moschofilero grown in vineyards... Read More

The 2009 Sena has an exuberant bouquet of blackberry, boysenberry, menthol, crushed stone and graphite that is extremely well defined and more feminine than the 2008. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, taut tannins and superb... Read More

They explained how the 2017 Seña was produced with 'grapes that were handpicked in the morning and transported to the winery in 12-kilogram boxes for a careful inspection on a double sorting table. The grapes fermented... Read More

The 2020 Seña is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenere and 7% Petit Verdot (a little higher in search of acidity) from grapes harvested early, the second week of March, and fermented mostly in stainless... Read More

One of the finest vintages of the iconic Seña wine, the 2021 Seña comes from a cooler year, following the path of 2016 and 2018, certainly cooler than 2020 and 2019. It has a super expressive nose that is elegant,... Read More

Lots of pear, honeyed apple, spice, and brioche notes emerge from the 2019 Chardonnay Russian River Valley, a layered, medium to full-bodied Chardonnay offering integrated, moderate acidity, plenty of texture, and a good finish.... Read More

Winemaker: Fiona Donald
Grape(s): Riesling
GI: Clare Valley
Site(s): Estate holdings in Watervale, Clare Valley

Vintage notes: Hailed as an excellent Clare vintage, 2022 was generally cool and dry, though rain events in the Spring... Read More

This is concentrated with cherry, blackberry, plum, iron, sweet spice and tar flavors. Muscular tannins leave a firm grip on the finish, yet overall, this red feels balanced and crunchy. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot... Read More

The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select performed even better this year than it did in 2007. It possesses an inky/ruby/purple color, a juicy perfume of black currants, black cherries, graphite, charcoal, and toasty oak, superb... Read More

The 2023 is true to the outstanding vintage with brilliant, elegant aromas and flavors of citrus peel, honeycomb, white flowers, apricot, pineapple, and warm river stone all held together with effortless structure, lithe balance,... Read More

Shaw + Smith holds a deep appreciation for Riesling and is confident in the Adelaide Hills' ability to create exceptional examples with the potential to age gracefully. The Shaw + Smith Adelaide Hills Riesling is a sophisticated... Read More

West Coast Style IPA

Like the rugged high-mountain pass it’s named for, Imogene IPA doesn’t take the easy way. Brewed with Colorado-grown malts and pure Montrose water, it’s overloaded with Mosaic and Citra hops,... Read More

Inspired by Shiokawa-san's experience making sake all over the world, from Northern California to Indonesia. This sake represents his desire to be closer to nature and have a true expression of terroir.

Mouthwatering notes... Read More

The Sake: A light and crisp taste with strong, savory rice notes which blossom on the mouth. Finishes clean and dry. Karakuchi means “Dry,” a favorite style among sake drinkers.

The Brewery: Yorozuya Brewery has a... Read More

Siembra Azul’s agave is sown in the red clay soil of the Highlands region of Jalisco, where proud tequileros produce approachable, citrusy tequilas. Produced at the Vivanco family distillery in Arandas, Siembra Azul explores... Read More

Siembra Valles is born of the “Lowlands” of Jalisco, where expert jimadores manage volcanic soil and rainy summers to produce commanding, earthy tequilas. Produced at the historic, family-owned Destilería Cascahuín,... Read More