We all know there are more than one hundred great wines, but we peridoically assemble this “can’t miss” collection to help you with the daunting task that choosing the right wine can be.
In our listings, you’ll find wines covering all varietals, prices and regions — and with one thing in common — great taste.
At 100BestWines, we constantly review and update our top 100 list to account for availability and wonderful new offerings. We don’t want you to waste your time worrying about making the right choices. We want you to spend your time enjoying the best wines!
The Current 100 Best
This month, we are taking a break from our usual ratings and borrowing a listing from our partners at wine.com. Obviously, these guys know their wine and, aside from a few heated arguments among the staff, we just happen to agree with their ratings. Cheers!
The Best of the Best (Nos. 1-25)
| Rank | Wine | Notes | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viña Eguia 2007 Reserva | This wine is a bright, ruby red color, with brick red hints. The aromas are intense and complex, with vanilla, spiced and aromatic herbs perfectly blended with mature red fruit. | Info |
| 2 | Meiomi 2011 Pinot Noir | Meiomi (May-oh-mee) is a Pinot Noir that gets its fruit from the most noteworthy coastal areas in California. The wine is crafted, lush, balanced and luxurious. | Info |
| 3 | Seghesio 2011 Sonoma Zinfandel | Spicy, lush black fruit flavors of Alexander Valley. Briary and raspberry flavors are present, along with structure of of cooler Dry Creek Valley. Overall, this is a balanced and elegantly structured Zinfandel. | Info |
| 4 | Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Cava | This fine Spanish sparkling wine is made using the Traditional Method, in which the secondary fermentation producing a sparkling wine’s bubbles occurs in the bottle. | Info |
| 5 | Tilia 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon | The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of red fruit, sweet spice and a touch of fresh mint. It is full and soft with layers of red currant and cassis with notes of clove and black pepper. | Info |
| 6 | Meiomi 2012 Pinot Noir | Meiomi (May-oh-mee) is a Pinot Noir that gets its fruit from the most noteworthy coastal areas in California. The wine is crafted, lush, balanced and luxurious. | Info |
| 7 | Veuve Clicquot Brut “Yellow Label” | The predominance of Pinot Noir provides the structure that is so typically Clicquot, while a touch of Pinot Meunier rounds out the blend. Chardonnay adds the elegance and finesse essential in a perfectly balanced wine. | Info |
| 8 | Tilia 2011 Malbec | Tilia Malbec has a dark, blackish purple color. The nose offers ripe black fruits, black pepper spice and floral notes. The mouthfeel is full yet soft and supple, with black raspberry and currant flavors mingled with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather. The finish is long and persistent with soft, sweet tannins. | Info |
| 9 | Borsao 2011 Tinto | Unlike some of its Borsao stablemates, this bottling isn’t gushing with fruit in the nose, but it has something more: balance. Black cherries and blueberries coincide with gentle vanilla and toast, and mineral and rock elements finish the wine, along with a whisp of citrusy crispness. | Info |
| 10 | Conundrum 2011 White Blend | This unique, non-traditional white wine blend was created to offer full-flavored fruit and enough complexity to match the creative dishes being offered by today’s generation of chefs. | Info |
| 11 | Veramonte 2011 “La Gloria” Sauvignon Blanc | Good clarity with light straw color. Medium-bodied with tropical and citrus fruit flavors of white grapefruit and lime with a long crisp finish and some minerality. | Info |
| 12 | Kim Crawford 2012 Sauvignon Blanc | Good to drink with anyone at anytime. Ideally suited to fresh oysters, asparagus dishes or summer salads. | Info |
| 13 | Caymus 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | The flavor profile includes dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, mocha, leather, brown spice, cedar, vanilla and sweet licorice. The stand out qualities of this wine are its balance, supple texture, approachable grip and earthy notes. | Info |
| 14 | Ruffino 2009 Modus | Ruby red with violet hues. The impact of the aromas is intense and fascinating. The bouquet is complex, initially characterized by intense notes of mature fruit, such as cherries, plums and small black berries, which then fade into hints of spices, mint, sweet tobacco and refined balsamic notes on the finish. | Info |
| 15 | Silver Oak 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | The 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark, rich full-bodied wine with great tannic structure and mouth-feel. It has a garnet color and a nose of ripe boysenberries, cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, sandalwood and a hint of roasting meat. | Info |
| 16 | Montes 2011 Twins Red Blend | On their own, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon shine, but when paired up, these two classic varieties complement each other perfectly. It’s a sensational double bill: wonderful richness, structure and fruit from the Cabernet, with smooth, velvety texture from the Malbec. | Info |
| 17 | La Posta 2010 Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec | Vibrant red color with aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and violets wafting from the glass along with notes of toasty oak. On the palate, the fresh berry flavors mingle with spice notes and there’s a hint of soft caramel on the finish. | Info |
| 18 | Glen Carlou 2009 Grand Classique | This is Glen Carlou’s signature red wine. Rich ruby red in color this wine has aromas of red cherry with hints of young black fruits and oak. Flavors of black cured cherries, with layers of dark chocolate and tobacco with spice. | Info |
| 19 | Antinori 2009 Villa Toscana | Intense ruby red in color. The wine opens with intense aromas of ripe cherries, spice, chocolate and hints of mint. The wine is full-bodied with a palate of rich fruit and spice. The tannins are round and velvety and lead to a lingering finish. | Info |
| 20 | La Marca Prosecco | Bubbles are full textured and persistent. On the nose the wine brings fresh citrus with hints of honey and white flowers. The flavor is fresh and clean, with ripe citrus, lemon, green apple, and touches of grapefruit, minerality, and some toast. The finish is light, refreshing, and crisp. | Info |
| 21 | Miraval 2012 Rosé | Beautiful light pale pink color. On the nose, fantastic bouquet with delicate aromas of white fruits, just-picked strawberries and floral notes. | Info |
| 22 | Santa Alicia 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Reserva | Santa Alicia Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Reserva is a brilliant and deep ruby red color. Aromas of ripe fruit, bitter chocolate and spices. This wine also has good structure and concentration with round tannins. Pairs well with red meats, barbecue and a large array of cheese. | Info |
| 23 | Peter Lehmann 2009 Clancy’s | The color shows a dark center with a garnet rim. The nose displays a lovely raspberry and pastille lift with a palate of red berry, dark plums and chocolate. Blending the three varietals gives Clancy’s great complexity, richness of fruit flavor and a harmonious balance of soft tannin finish. | Info |
| 24 | Robert Oatley 2010 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon | A full-flavored yet finely structured Cabernet of great appeal: black berries, dried leaves and fine gravelly tannin, reflect an outstanding year. | Info |
| 25 | Kendall-Jackson 2010 Grand Reserve Chardonnay | Delectable tropical fruit intertwines with grapefruit, lemon and candied lime peel. Elegantly layered, this wine exhibits a creamy, lush texture with vanilla accents and a hint of cinnamon spice to round out the long, lingering finish. | Info |
The Rest of the Best (Nos. 26-100)
| Rank | Wine | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | King Estate 2011 Signature Collection Pinot Gris | Info |
| 27 | Eroica 2011 Riesling | Info |
| 28 | Chateau Hyot 2010 Côtes de Castillon | Info |
| 29 | Montes 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 30 | Silver Oak Napa Valley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 31 | Catena 2010 Malbec | Info |
| 32 | Peter Lehmann 2010 Art Series Shiraz-Cabernet | Info |
| 33 | Dom Pérignon 2003 | Info |
| 34 | Robert Mondavi 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 35 | The Prisoner Wine Company 2011 “Prisoner” | Info |
| 36 | Baileyana 2009 Grand Firepeak Cuvee Pinot Noir | Info |
| 37 | Penley Estate 2010 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 38 | Château d’Esclans 2012 Whispering Angel Rosé | Info |
| 39 | Excelsior 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 40 | Lincourt 2011 Steel Chardonnay | Info |
| 41 | Decoy 2011 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 42 | Mer Soleil 2011 Silver Unoaked Chardonnay | Info |
| 43 | Domaine Serene 2008 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir | Info |
| 44 | Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2010 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 45 | Roederer Estate Brut | Info |
| 46 | James Oatley 2010 Tic Tok Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 47 | Atalaya 2012 Laya | Info |
| 48 | Dog Point Vineyard 2011 Sauvignon Blanc | Info |
| 49 | Novellum 2011 Chardonnay | Info |
| 50 | Lucky II Proprietary Red Blend | Info |
| 51 | Geyser Peak 2007 Walking Tree Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 52 | Tin Roof 2009 Merlot | Info |
| 53 | Catena 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 54 | Caricature 2010 Red Blend | Info |
| 55 | Artezin 2011 Mendocino Zinfandel | Info |
| 56 | Fattoria del Cerro 2009 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano | Info |
| 57 | Franciscan 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 58 | Jim Barry 2010 The Lodge Hill Shiraz | Info |
| 59 | Bibi Graetz 2011 Casamatta Rosso | Info |
| 60 | d’Arenberg 2010 Footbolt Shiraz | Info |
| 61 | Falesco 2010 Merlot Umbria | Info |
| 62 | Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava | Info |
| 63 | Clarendon Hills 2006 Bakers Gully Syrah | Info |
| 64 | Da Vinci 2007 Riserva Chianti | Info |
| 65 | Conundrum 2010 Red Blend | Info |
| 66 | Justin 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 67 | A to Z 2011 Pinot Noir | Info |
| 68 | Shoofly 2012 Shiraz | Info |
| 69 | Santa Margherita 2012 Pinot Grigio | Info |
| 70 | Bodegas Breca 2011 Garnacha de Fuego | Info |
| 71 | Geyser Peak 2006 Reserve Alexandre Meritage | Info |
| 72 | Roederer Estate 2003 L’Ermitage | Info |
| 73 | Antinori 2009 Tignanello | Info |
| 74 | Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 75 | Chateau-Fortia 2010 Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape | Info |
| 76 | Palacios Remondo 2009 La Montesa | Info |
| 77 | Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 78 | Tenute Silvio Nardi 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Info |
| 79 | Chehalem 2010 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir | Info |
| 80 | King Estate 2011 Acrobat Pinot Noir | Info |
| 81 | Castello di Monsanto 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva | Info |
| 82 | Chalk Hill 2010 Sauvignon Blanc | Info |
| 83 | Saint Cosme 2011 Cotes-du-Rhone | Info |
| 84 | Columbia Crest 2010 Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 85 | Evodia 2011 Old Vine Grenache | Info |
| 86 | Mitolo 2011 The Jester Shiraz | Info |
| 87 | Caymus 2010 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 88 | Rodney Strong 2010 Chalk Hill Chardonnay | Info |
| 89 | Broadbent Vinho Verde | Info |
| 90 | Cavit 2009 Alta Luna Phases | Info |
| 91 | Borsao 2012 Tinto | Info |
| 92 | Geyser Peak 2012 Sauvignon Blanc | Info |
| 93 | Mastrojanni 2007 Brunello di Montalcino | Info |
| 94 | Conundrum 2011 Red Blend | Info |
| 95 | Cakebread 2011 Chardonnay | Info |
| 96 | Bayten 2012 Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc | Info |
| 97 | Mitolo 2010 The Jester Cabernet Sauvignon | Info |
| 98 | Argiano 2011 Non Confunditur | Info |
| 99 | Riondo Prosecco Spago Nero | Info |
| 100 | Lincourt 2009 Lindsay’s Pinot Noir | Info |