The Best Age-Worthy Wines of 2025

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Our annual Cellar Selections list showcases 100 stunning bottles to buy now and drink later. Handpicked by Wine Enthusiast reviewers, these bottles range from celebrated classics to sleeper hits with untapped potential.

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Our reviewers’ favorite age-worthy wines of 2025.

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Ferrari 2015 Lunelli Riserva Extra Brut Chardonnay (Trento), $111

Ground ginger and wildflowers swirl around warm, baking apples, creating a nose that's both cozy and fresh. A pop of zippy lemon follows, with a punchy hit of tart lemon curd adding a crisp edge.

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Recipe: Thin Pasta Squares & Fine Veal Ragout

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Trediberri 2021 Berri Nebbiolo (Barolo), $59

A contemplative Barolo that unfolds with poise, gradually revealing layers of mixed spices that weave through the aromatics with subtle persuasion rather than force.

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Philipponnat 2015 Clos des Goisses Extra Brut Sparkling (Champagne), $399

This iconic single vineyard Champagne comes from a steep slope facing south over the Marne river. This new release, still young but full of magnificent potential, is rich with a floral aroma and dense white fruits, striated with minerality.

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Kosta Browne 2021 Cerise Vineyard Chardonnay (Anderson Valley), $170

Succulent aromas of baked apple and peach are wrapped in notes of acacia honey, crushed graham cracker, and orange marmalade on the nose; the flavors on the palate are pulsating crisp Asian pear, allspice, mandarin orange, and White nectarine, cascading into fresh salinity and a dry, youthful finish.

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Piedrasassi 2021 Bien Nacido Vineyard Shiraz/Syrah (Santa Maria Valley), $44

This is a fascinatingly vibrant bottling, designed to last for decades but is intensely pleasing right now. Aromas of purple flowers, peppery and berry ride atop an underlying earthiness on the nose.

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recipe: Canard aux Olives

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Louis M. Martini 2021 Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), $250

Powerful and generous, with fine tannins and plenty of flavor, this Cabernet Sauvignon brings together ripe, dark fruits, espresso, dark chocolate, and a pleasing spice note.

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Ram's Gate 2021 Bucher Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley), $74

Absolutely explosive aromas of tangerine, lemon balm, pineapple sage and a whisper of flint jump from the glass on the nose of this expressive Chardonnay.

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Hamel 2021 "Pamelita" Nuns Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon (Moon Mountain District Sonoma County), $225

The palate displays immense tannic force, balanced by electric acidity and flavors of blueberry, ginger, black pepper and anise. This powerhouse will reward patience.

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Wente Family Vineyards 2022 nth Degree Merlot (Livermore Valley), $95

This wine is a cellar selection from Wente Vineyards, the Nth Degree. I have been lucky to have tasted multiple vintages with age.

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Ravenswood 2023 Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley), $94

Ravenswood 2023 Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley), $50

The return of this iconic dry-farmed Zin packs a wallop, with aromas of black cherry, plum, black pepper and cinnamon jumping from the glass on the nose.

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Stoller 2021 Reserve Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills), $60

Looking for something to savor for the next decade or more? Then settle down with this reserve wine, which coaxes you with its aromas of bright red raspberries, strawberries, saline and lemon.

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