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With Wine Spectator’s 2025 Top 100 released on Monday, we are pleased to feature six standout selections recognized for craft, typicity, and exceptional quality.
#1 - 2022 Château Giscours, Margaux (95 Points)
The 2022 Giscours tops the list, the result of major vineyard renewal, precise parcel harvesting, and a refined, purity-focused approach under Alexander Van Beek. Wine Spectator calls it a modern Margaux benchmark and notes that the estate did not produce a second wine in 2022, underscoring the vintage’s exceptional quality.
#3 - 2023 Ridge Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley (95 Points)
From century-old vines, Ridge Lytton Springs 2023 remains one of California’s leading heritage field blends. Wine Spectator praises its depth, precision, and age-worthy structure, reaffirming its position as one of Dry Creek Valley’s most consistent and distinguished reds.
#22 - 2022 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast (93 Points)
A benchmark in coastal Chardonnay, Patz & Hall’s 2022 Sonoma Coast reflects long-standing grower partnerships and meticulous craftsmanship. Wine Spectator praises its balance, expressive profile, and polished winemaking, recognizing it as one of the list’s top Chardonnay values.
#25 - 2020 Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva (93 Points)
An enduring reference for traditional Tuscany, Carpineto’s 2020 Riserva blends high-altitude Sangiovese with extended aging for a structured, long-lived expression. Wine Spectator highlights its concentration, definition, and standout value within Chianti Classico.
#37 - 2023 Ken Wright Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (94 Points)
From a premier Oregon site, Ken Wright’s 2023 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir reflects the winery’s commitment to precise, vineyard-driven expressions. Wine Spectator notes its clarity, structure, and strong sense of place, marking it as one of the Willamette Valley’s top releases.
#40 - 2016 Remelluri Rioja Reserva (93 Points)
A historic Rioja Alavesa estate known for purity and elevation, Remelluri’s 2016 Reserva showcases the balance and classical style of the vintage. Wine Spectator applauds its harmony, depth, and long aging potential, reinforcing its reputation for consistency.
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| | 98 Points - James Suckling
| | Stunning aromas of blackcurrants, dark mushrooms and black cherries with forest-floor notes. Full body that fills your mouth with fine, caressing tannins and dark, flavorful fruit. The tannins are very intense and structural, spreading across the palate in layers and giving intensity and energy. Plenty of energy and verve here. This has gravity,...
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| | 98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
| | Blending 76% Zinfandel, 14% Petite Sirah, 7% Carignane, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 1% Mataro from an estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley purchased in 1972, the 2023 Zinfandel Lytton Springs exhibits initial chewiness that leads to fine tannins, with a good heft and underlying acidity. Well-woven oak supports a moderately ripe, medium-bodied frame ...
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| | 93 Points - Wine Spectator
| | Ripe, succulent peach, apricot and mango flavors are generous and juicy, with notes of toasted coconut, crème anglaise, tangerine and orange blossoms, plus a drizzle of wildflower honey. The intensity persists on the finish, with hints of shortbread and grilled pineapple that linger.
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| | 93 Points - Wine Spectator
| | This beefy red relies on its dense texture, concentrated flavors of black cherry and blackberry fruit, and muscular tannins to get its message across. Wild herb, iron and earth notes add depth, while the finish is long and spicy. Best from 2027 through 2043.
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| | 96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
| | The 2023 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard, from the eastern hillside of this expansive site, pours a vibrant ruby hue and offers a stunning bouquet of wild raspberries, blue flowers, violets, rocky earth, and tea leaves. Medium-bodied, with a mineral texture and an expansive feel, it’s one of the best Shea Vineyards. Rating: 96+
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| | 93 Points - Wine Advocate
| | The estate red 2016 Reserva comes from a late growing season and was produced with local varieties like Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and others from their 86 hectares of vineyards at 590 to 805 meters in altitude on limestone, sandstone and marl soils. The grapes were picked late with good ripeness and health and fermented with natural yeasts...
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