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The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2025

Dec 2, 2025, 4:51 PMwineenthusiast
Best of Year🏆The Top 100 Wines of 2025

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The Enthusiast 100: The Best Wines of 2025
 
 
Whether you’re building your cellar, gifting a bottle, or looking for something to enjoy on a cozy night in, you can’t go wrong with the wines on this list.
 
 
 
 
Mastroberardino 2018 Stilèma Riserva Aglianico (Taurasi), $179
 
 
Mastroberardino 2018 Stilèma Riserva Aglianico (Taurasi), $179
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Roar 2023 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands), $85
 
 
Roar 2023 Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands), $85
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2022 Cuvée St. E Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Paso Robles), $50
 
 
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines 2022 Cuvée St. E Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Paso Robles), $50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domaine de la Bégude 2023 Rosé (Bandol), $30
 
 
Domaine de la Bégude 2023 Rosé (Bandol), $30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bonterra Organic Estates 2023 The Roost Chardonnay (Mendocino), $35
 
 
Bonterra Organic Estates 2023 The Roost Chardonnay (Mendocino), $35
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domaine Serene MV Fleur de Vie Demi-Sec Sparkling Blend (Dundee Hills), $80
 
 
Domaine Serene MV Fleur de Vie Demi-Sec Sparkling Blend (Dundee Hills), $80
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Signal Ridge 2019 Estate Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge), $85
 
 
Signal Ridge 2019 Estate Pinot Noir (Mendocino Ridge), $85
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Concha y Toro 2023 Amelia Chardonnay (Limarí Valley), $55
 
 
Concha y Toro 2023 Amelia Chardonnay (Limarí Valley), $55
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Austin Hope 2022 Mourvèdre (Templeton Gap District), $75
 
 
Austin Hope 2022 Mourvèdre (Templeton Gap District), $75
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brassfield 2021 Perspective Syrah (High Valley), $85
 
 
Brassfield 2021 Perspective Syrah (High Valley), $85
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nico 2021 Malbec (Gualtallary), $125
 
 
Nico 2021 Malbec (Gualtallary), $125
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lion Tamer 2022 Red Blend (Napa Valley), $50
 
 
Lion Tamer 2022 Red Blend (Napa Valley), $50
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lamole di Lamole 2020 Vigneto di Campolungo Gran Selezione Sangiovese (Chianti Classico), $60
 
 
Lamole di Lamole 2020 Vigneto di Campolungo Gran Selezione Sangiovese (Chianti Classico), $60
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Architect 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley), $34
 
 
Architect 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley), $34
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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