Top 100 Wines of the Year
If you are looking for a great value proposition for the holidays, look no further than these fantastic wines that made it into the coveted Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024. These wines often sell out prior to the list being available so we are pleased to have so many to choose from.
#3 Wine of the Year, Antinori Toscana Tignanello
“Laced with pure cherry, strawberry, graphite and tobacco aromas and flavors, this red is beautifully supported by a backbone of vibrant acidity and taut, refined tannins. Everything is framed by vanilla and toasty oak in the best sense, revealing harmony, with a long, orange-tinged finish and, yes, even drinkability at this stage. Best to give this a few more years in the bottle. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2027 through 2045.”- 97 points
#10 Wine of the Year, Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley
“Oozing with character, this succulent and mouthwatering white offers a fleshy, juicy mix of perfectly ripe peach, mango and lemon bar flavors, with fresh herbal accents of lemon verbena and vetiver. Offers accents of freshly grated ginger, tangerine and crunchy sea salt on the finish. Drink now through 2036.”- 94 points
#14 Wine of the Year, Turley Zinfandel California Juvenile
“A jammy bomb of fruit, with cherry pie and ripe raspberry flavors accented with toasty spice and briar notes as this energetic Zin zips along the zesty finish. Drink now through 2032.”- 93 points
#16 Wine of the Year, Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley
“A stunning white, this leaps out of the glass with aromatic mango, orange blossom and salted ripe melon flavors. Gains complexity from grilled peach, lemon oil, savory litsea oil and toasted herb elements, with a fleshy, creamy texture and fresh acidity. Drink now through 2029.”- 95 points
#19 Wine of the Year, La Fiorita Brunello di Montalcino
“Strawberry, raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors are beautifully displayed in this charming version, with loam, tobacco and herbs adding detail while the aftertaste goes on and on. Shows balance and formidable length. Best from 2026 through 2042. “- 95 points
#20 Wine of the Year, Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley
“Dynamic yet sleekly elegant, with rich strawberry and apple flavors that are accented by spiced cinnamon and yeast roll as this dances toward the vibrant finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2026.”- 93 points
#33 Wine of the Year, Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
“Elegant, with an appealing, creamy nappe to the texture as it carries notes of ripe pear, peach skin, blood orange peel, green almond and orchard blossoms. A tangy streak of salinity and lively acidity focus and refresh the finely woven flavors and nicely spicy finish. Drink now through 2029.”- 91 points
#51 Wine of the Year, Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva
“A rich, savory thread of tobacco, smoke and ground coffee underscores flavors of creamed cherry and blackberry fruit, black olive, orange peel and cocoa powder in this fresh and focused red. Medium-bodied and well-knit, with lightly chewy tannins firming the finish. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030.”- 91 points
#52 Wine of the Year, Lavinea Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills
“Dynamic and deeply structured, this red retains a sense of grace. Multilayered flavors of cherry and cranberry are laced with fresh violet and forest floor accents that persist toward steely tannins. Drink now through 2032.”- 94 points
#53 Wine of the Year, R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva
“Richly savory on the nose, this fresh, sinewy red features a minerally underpinning of petrol, earth, iron and salt to the flavors of juicy dried cherry and cranberry, red licorice and mandarin orange peel. Opens nicely in the glass and on the palate, with the persistent finish showing aromatic herbs and spices, plus more mineral notes. Tempranillo, Garnacho, Graciano and Mazuelo. Drink now through 2031.”- 93 points
