#62 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Juicy pear, peach and citrus flavors are bright and smooth, with a touch of dried chamomile and lemon verbena lingering on the finish. Impressive for the focus and aromatic detail.' Joel Gott is a 3rd generation Calfornia winemaker.  

#65 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Dried red fruit flavors are lively, offering a surplus of rich, dried savory herb notes. Accents of hot stone and white pepper flood the finish. Drink now through 2023.' 100% estate fruit. 100% Malbec.

#40 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Lively and supple, with floral raspberry and fresh pepper aromas and sleekly appealing cherry and licorice flavors that glide lightly along the finish. Drink now-2022.' Cline Cellars is family-owned & operated in Sonoma, California.

#68 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Infused with graphite and cherry aromas and flavors, this red is expressive and silky, with a good underlying structure for balance. Drink now through 2023.' Louis Jadot has been crafting Pinot Noir in Burgundy since 1859. 

#19 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2017 WINE SPECTATOR 'Smart Buy. Black cherry, currant and floral notes are expressive and alluring, balanced by earth, tobacco and mineral elements that add a savory quality. Firm, well-integrated tannins give support to the polished texture, while orange peel acidity fuels the fresh finish. Drink now through 2027.'

#78 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Well-built and rich, with a solid core of apple pastry, fig and guava flavors that offer a creamy texture. Nutmeg and clove notes show on the spicy finish. Drink now through 2022.' Landmark is particularly delicious with fettucine alfredo with fresh lemon zest; swordfish, flounder or halibut with herb lemon butter.

#83 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'A nicely crafted rosé, with a hint of creamy richness lining the strawberry, melon and white cherry flavors. A dash of minerality imparts depth through the long, mouthwatering finish. A crowd-pleaser. Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah.' Made by Jon and Jesse Bon Jovi with rosé specialist Gerard Bertrand.

#11 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR AND TERRIFIC CELLAR CANDIDATE 'Smart Buy. The stunning bouquet of ripe black cherry, black currant, leather and woodsy spice notes is enticing, while the sweet fruit is a match for the dense structure. The lengthy finish lingers, with tobacco, eucalyptus and iron accents. Drink now through 2030.'

#36 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Strikes a fine balance between vibrant citrus and green apple and pear notes. Lightly oaky and creamy midpalate, deftly elegant and refined. Drink now-2022. 5,400 cases made.' Ferrari-Carano has been family-owned since 1985.

#17 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'This cuts more of a broad swath than its peers, yet remains graceful, evoking strawberry, cherry, tobacco and stony mineral flavors. Long and dense in structure. Drink through 2033.' Owned by Elizabetta Gnudi Angelini.

#39 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2017 WINE SPECTATOR 'Refined and impeccably structured, with floral black cherry and spice aromas, and complex plum, olive and mocha flavors that glide toward polished tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Drink now-2023. 2,966 cases made.' From Walla Walla Valley, Washington State.

#79 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'This Pinot Noir combines flavors of cherry, currant, spice and mineral with a core of sweet fruit and a silky texture. Finishes on the chewy side, with mouthcoating tannins.' Great Burgundy for Cellaring. Established in Nuits Saint Georges at the beginning of the 1900's, today it is Henri Gouge's two grandsons, Pierre and Christian, who manage the estate.

#24 TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2018 WINE SPECTATOR 'Dense and intensely flavored, with violet, black currant, blackberry, graphite, wild herb and spice aromas and flavors, this is concentrated and solidly built, yet also harmonious, vibrant and pure. Approachable now, but should be better in a few years. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2021 through 2035.' Tignanello is a standard bearer in Super Tuscans and the ancient Antinori family has been producing wine since the 1300's.