Wine Enthusiast’s Best of Year Lists
We’re serious about great wine, spirits and more. Explore our top lists in the categories below.
Our Expertise
The Wine Enthusiast Tasting Panel, which includes expert drinks professionals whose expertise spans the world’s most important regions, blind tastes and rates more than 25,000 wines, hundreds of spirits and other drinks annually using a 100-point scale.
Our Process
All lists are editorially driven and selected. There is no nomination or submission process, nor a fee associated with inclusion in any list. Many factors are considered, including price, distribution of region, wine types and varieties and availability.
Note: Starting in September 2024, there is a processing fee of $65 per SKU to submit a wine or spirit for review. This processing fee goes directly toward supporting the new Wine Enthusiast Ratings Platform, producing the buying guides for producers and readers and upholding the blind-tasting standards that consumers have come to expect from Wine Enthusiast.
Why We Make These Lists
Our reviews are the backbone of our annual lists, including The Enthusiast 100, Best Buys and Cellar Selections, as well as bottle round-ups that break down the best bottles of the moment by varietal, region and more. Our reputable lists and reviews—as well as helpful designations, including Hidden Gems and Editors’ Choice—help direct consumers to their ideal bottles.
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