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The Top 100
Dec 31, 2013

The Top 100

Ever more esoteric categories shine in the Top 100 spotlight. Wines from often overlooked locales are among those our editors found most compelling in 2013.

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Washington: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all Washington wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.

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Cover Stories

The Top 100

The Top 100

Our Annual Roundup of the Year's Most Exciting Wines
Dec 31, 2013
Wine of the Year

Wine of the Year

Cune Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 (95, $63, 4,000 cases made)
Dec 31, 2013
Top 100 at a Glance

Top 100 at a Glance

Dec 31, 2013
Profiles of Wines Nos. 2 to 100

Profiles of Wines Nos. 2 to 100

Dec 31, 2013
Top 100 by Region and Variety

Top 100 by Region and Variety

Dec 31, 2013
Wines of the Year 1988 to 2012

Wines of the Year 1988 to 2012

Dec 31, 2013
10 Years of Top 10s

10 Years of Top 10s

Dec 31, 2013
Tasting Notes for the Top 100 Wines

Tasting Notes for the Top 100 Wines

Dec 31, 2013
Classic-Scoring Wines of 2013

Classic-Scoring Wines of 2013

Dec 31, 2013

Tasting Reports

A Place for Syrah

A Place for Syrah

Washington excels with Rhône-style bottlings, but top versions may be hard to find
Dec 31, 2013
The Prince of Walla Walla

The Prince of Walla Walla

Chris Figgins inherited a Washington icon with Leonetti Cellar, but he's not resting on his laurels
Dec 31, 2013
Sherry: A Taste of the Sea

Sherry: A Taste of the Sea

Spain's distinctive fortified wines are regaining respect
Dec 31, 2013
Washington Alphabetical Listing

Washington Alphabetical Listing

Dec 31, 2013
The ABCs of Sherry

The ABCs of Sherry

Though Sherry is niche today, the wines of the Jerez area have been counted among the world's …
Dec 31, 2013

Features

100 Outstanding Values

100 Outstanding Values

At 90 points or higher and $18 or less, there's plenty of room for discovery
Dec 31, 2013
Bountiful Bubbly

Bountiful Bubbly

Wine regions around the world make affordable sparklers, in a wide variety of styles
Dec 31, 2013
Sonoma, Sicily, South Africa and Beyond

Sonoma, Sicily, South Africa and Beyond

This year's crop of new books yields compelling titles, from a scratch-and-sniff guide to an …
Dec 31, 2013
2013 New York Wine Experience

2013 New York Wine Experience

Thousands gather in the Big Apple for Three Days of Life, Love and Wine
Dec 31, 2013
It's a Wrap: The Grand Award Banquet

It's a Wrap: The Grand Award Banquet

Dec 31, 2013
<em>Wine Spectator</em>'s Top 10 Wines of 2012

Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2012

Dec 31, 2013
Gaja: Barbaresco and Beyond

Gaja: Barbaresco and Beyond

Dec 31, 2013
Peter Michael Explores <em>Terroir</em>

Peter Michael Explores Terroir

Dec 31, 2013
Cristal Shines Through the Years

Cristal Shines Through the Years

Dec 31, 2013
Germany's Rare Rieslings

Germany's Rare Rieslings

Dec 31, 2013
An Homage to Beaucastel's Roots

An Homage to Beaucastel's Roots

Dec 31, 2013
Putting Spain's Toro on the Map

Putting Spain's Toro on the Map

Dec 31, 2013
Food, Wine and Fun

Food, Wine and Fun

Dec 31, 2013
Matt Kramer's Iberia

Matt Kramer's Iberia

Dec 31, 2013
Celebrated Winemakers at the New York Experience

Celebrated Winemakers at the New York Experience

Dec 31, 2013

Grapevine

Quietly For Sale: West Coast Wineries

Quietly For Sale: West Coast Wineries

Recent sales of Qupé, Araujo and Mayacamas prove newcomers see potential
Dec 31, 2013
Italian Authorities Expand Famous Barolo Vineyard

Italian Authorities Expand Famous Barolo Vineyard

Dec 31, 2013
In Memoriam: Charlie Trotter, 1959–2013

In Memoriam: Charlie Trotter, 1959–2013

Charlie Trotter, a cerebral, passionate chef known for his creativity, locavore sensibilities and …
Dec 31, 2013
Oregon Shelves Ambitious Program For Green Wine Certification

Oregon Shelves Ambitious Program For Green Wine Certification

Dec 31, 2013
Scholarship Foundation Donates $1 Million to Education

Scholarship Foundation Donates $1 Million to Education

FIU hospitality school will train students in Wine Spectator Restaurant Management Lab
Dec 31, 2013
Hot Spots in Houston, Montréal and San Francisco

Hot Spots in Houston, Montréal and San Francisco

Dec 31, 2013
Matching With Sparkling Wines

Matching With Sparkling Wines

Dec 31, 2013
Beauty and the Blends

Beauty and the Blends

Dec 31, 2013
Much More Than a Kiss

Much More Than a Kiss

Dec 31, 2013
At Home With Paul Kahan

At Home With Paul Kahan

The prominent Chicago chef keeps a small, but exceedingly functional, kitchen
Dec 31, 2013
Auction Index Remains Static in Third Quarter of 2013

Auction Index Remains Static in Third Quarter of 2013

Record prices for lots with good provenance; New York rose and Hong Kong fell
Dec 31, 2013
French Values, Italian Reds, Riesling Roundup

French Values, Italian Reds, Riesling Roundup

Dec 31, 2013
Napa Valley Hospital Fundraiser Breaks Record

Napa Valley Hospital Fundraiser Breaks Record

Dec 31, 2013
Compound Found In Wine Could Improve Biodiesel

Compound Found In Wine Could Improve Biodiesel

Dec 31, 2013
A Book to Boost Your Green IQ

A Book to Boost Your Green IQ

The Green Vine: A Guide to West Coast Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Wines By Shannon Borg
Dec 31, 2013
In Brief: The New York Wine Experience; Auctions Lawsuit

In Brief: The New York Wine Experience; Auctions Lawsuit

Dec 31, 2013

Departments

The Top 100——25th Anniversary

The Top 100——25th Anniversary

This year marks the 25th anniversary of our Top 100, where we highlight the most exciting wines …
Dec 31, 2013
Feedback

Feedback

Dec 31, 2013
A Test of <em>Terroir</em>

A Test of Terroir

Dec 31, 2013
My Wines of the Year

My Wines of the Year

Dec 31, 2013
Pistachio-Crusted Filet With a Red Blend

Pistachio-Crusted Filet With a Red Blend

Chef Allen Routt, The Painted Lady, Newberg, Ore.
Dec 31, 2013

The Buying Guide

The Buying Guide for this issue is available here.

TOP 100 WINES OF 2013 What makes a wine a member of this exclusive club? Find out as Wine Spectator's senior editors discuss this year's Top 10 wines in a video series and explain how we select them. Plus, for the 25th anniversary of the list, explore an interactive infographic showing how the Top 10 has changed over time.

HOLIDAY PARTY IDEAS We've got you covered through the New Year! Wine Spectator editors recommend great new recipes, gifts for wine lovers, and well-rated, affordable red, white and sparkling wines for your festivities. Plus, check out our new monthly feature, Three's a Charm, showcasing versatile small plates—from fresh shrimp dishes to variations on wings—for parties any time of year.

VINTAGE REPORT CARD Get an early look at the expected quality for 2013 in key regions in the Northern Hemisphere.

NEW ON WINE SPECTATOR VIDEO Tune in each week for a new video. Don't miss these recent additions:

  • Blending Champagne Great Champagnes are often blends of wines from different vineyards, varieties and vintages. The iconic Moët & Chandon Imperial is composed of more than 100 wines. Learn more from chef de cave Benoît Gouez.
  • St.-Joseph Rising: As this Rhône appellation expanded, its wines lost their intensity. Now top winemakers are revitalizing the vineyards and making fabulous wines. Philippe Guigal shares his insights as he pours his family's white and red lieux-dits and the red Vignes de l'Hospice in this two-part video.
  • How We Taste—Inside Wine Spectator's Tasting Department: Wine Spectator reviewed more than 20,000 wines in blind tastings in 2013. See how this process works in this behind-the-scenes tour.

700+ WINE-FRIENDLY RECIPES Discover great holiday dishes, from party snacks to hearty feasts to sophisticated entrées. Search our recipe database by food type, matching wine type or ingredient.

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