Top 100 Best Buys 2013

Tutti vogliono ottenere il maggior successo  soprattutto quando si tratta di vino . Mentre ci sono un sacco di occasioni che giustificano una bottiglia costosa , la maggior parte del tempo siamo tutti solo in cerca di deliziose selezioni che sono facili per il portafoglio.

 

 

Vogliamo anche talune caratteristiche , come ognuno offre qualcosa di speciale e soddisfacente : la capacità di andare noi stessi di quella regione produttrice di vino , senza mai dover imbarcarsi su un aereo . A sostegno di questa missione onorevole e senza tempo , vi presentiamo la nostra lista annuale dei Top 100 Best Buys dell’anno.

 

Tutti i vini inclusi qui hanno suggerito prezzi al dettaglio di $ 15 o meno e sono tutti assegnati nostro Best Buy di qualificazione , il che significa che possiedono un eccellente rapporto qualità – al – prezzo. Delle migliaia di vini recensione negli ultimi 12 mesi, solo 922 (o circa il 5 % ) sono stati assegnati al Best Buy designazione .

 

Da lì , abbiamo selezionato i migliori vini che presentano il miglior rapporto tra punteggio e prezzo , tenendo inoltre conto di altri fattori come la disponibilità e buzz. Abbiamo anche esaminare l’equilibrio complessivo della lista, in modo che possiamo in definitiva offrire una selezione che si estende su una vasta gamma di stili, varietà e regioni.

 

Con un rosso di Bordeaux nel primo posto e selezioni provenienti da 17 paesi diversi , la nostra lista il 2013 è una delle collezioni più interessanti e diverse offerte migliori che abbiamo mai rilasciato , sottolineando una gamma incredibile di vini di alta qualità a prezzi accessibili . Non c’è bisogno di compromettere la qualità in funzione del valore . Buon divertimento!

 

 

Per oggi i primi 16 vini in ordine decrescente di punteggio :

 

#13

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Château d’Aydie 2010 Aydie l’Origine Tannat-Cabernet Franc (Madiran)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $12

This is smooth, rich and elegant, with black fruits and acids that are contained within a firm, understated structure. It has power, but it’s contained in a velvet glove. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

#57

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Quinta do Casal Monteiro 2009 Forma de Arte Reserva Red (Tejo)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $15

Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon merge seamlessly in this richly structured but fruity wine. It is densely concentrated, with a line of tannins cutting through the blackberry fruit flavors. Firm, textured and likely to age well, this is impressive. — R.V. (4/1/2013)

#45

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Fiuza 2011 Premium Touriga Nacional-Cabernet Sauvignon (Tejo)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $15

This dry, spicy, solidly tannic wine is still young. Its fruit, still hidden behind the structure, promises ripe plums and berries. For now, it’s impressively powerful, with layer upon layer of chocolate and coffee marked with bright acidity on the finish. Drink from 2016. — R.V. (10/1/2013)

#19

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Cameron Hughes 2010 Lot 335 Meritage (Oakville)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $14

A Bordeaux-style blend made primarily from Merlot, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, this is layered with waves of blackberries, blueberries, currants, dark chocolate and oak flavors. The tannins are pure and refined. Production is 2,000 cases. — S.H. (3/1/2013)

#5

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Scheiblhofer 2010 Andau Zweigelt (Burgenland)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $13

This is a powerful, wood-aged wine. It’s still showing its toast at the moment, but expect the wine to round out, yielding solid tannins and a concentrated black-plum flavor. With a rich yet firm finish, this should age well over several years. — R.V. (12/31/2012)

#63

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Chateau de Pizay 2011 Gamay (Morgon)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $15

Of all the Beaujolais crus, Morgon is the one for aging. This wine, with its powerful structure, exemplifies age-worthiness. It is weighty and dense, with a solid feel, plus juicy, opulent fruit that helps to balance the wine. Keep for 3–4 years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

#55

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Château de la Ragotiere 2009 M des Frères Couillard sur lie Melon (Muscadet Sèvre et Maine)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $14

Left for 30 months on its lees before bottling, this is serious Muscadet. It has weight and richness, round and smooth with a creamy texture brightened by flashes of citrus acidity. Impressively rich wine, now ready to drink. — R.V. (6/1/2013)

#46

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Château Rousset-Caillau 2011 Red (Bordeaux Supérieur)

 

 

BEST BUY

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Price $15

Firm and concentrated, this wine has ample weight and aging potential. Dry tannins are balanced by ripe berry fruit, juicy acidity and solid structure. Give this dense wine at least five years. — R.V. (9/1/2013)

 

 

#40

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Quinta do Portal 2010 Mural Reserva Red (Douro)

 

 

BEST BUY

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Price $12

This is a powerful, concentrated, burly wine that has great swathes of black fruit over firm tannins. It’s a solid, foursquare selection, packed with structure and very ageworthy. Give this impressive wine at least five years. — R.V. (8/1/2013)

#29

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2011 Catarina White (Península de Setúbal)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $12

Chardonnay has always been an important element in this wine, named for Catherine of Bragança, a Portuguese princess and English queen. The grape offers a smooth surface to the more aromatic Portuguese varieties that are ripe and rich with pear and peach flavors and just a touch of spice from the wood. — R.V. (8/1/2013)

#27

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Château de Chambert 2011 Château la Tour Chambert Cuvée des Hauts Coteaux Malbec-Merlot (Cahors)

 

 

BEST BUY

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Price $14

This is a big, rich wine, with swathes of black currant fruit and ripe spice. The tannins are there too, a wall of solid texture and dark structure. With this weight and density, it’s obvious that this wine needs some serious aging, so don’t drink before 2018. — R.V. (11/1/2013)

#22

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San Felice 2010 Red (Chianti Classico)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $15

Made with Sangiovese, Pugnitello and Colorino, this beautiful wine has an intensely floral fragrance of violet and iris, with undertones of dried tobacco and forest floor. The palate delivers vibrant wild cherry, white pepper and mint along with firm yet elegant tannins. — K.O. (10/1/2013)

#16

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Wines & Winemakers 2008 Azul Portugal Red (Bairrada)

 

 

BEST BUY

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Price $11

Made from fruit that’s sourced from the Buçaco Mountains in the east of Bairrada, this wine is rich and elegant, and its juicy fruit provides a counterbalance to the structure. With its youthful fruitiness, this is worth aging for another 2–3 years. — R.V. (4/1/2013)

#10

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Villa Cafaggio 2010 Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $15

This stunning wine boasts a bright, vibrant character. The palate has a juicy core of black cherry spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon that recalls Christmas cake. It’s fresh and delicious, with silky tannins that make it easy to enjoy soon. — K.O. (10/1/2013)

#9

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Trapiche 2010 Broquel Malbec (Mendoza)

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $15

Minty and toasty upfront, this is layered with blackberry, licorice, leather and toast aromas. It feels raring and ready to go, courtesy of firm acidity and good overall framing. Flavors of wild berry are bright, with herb and oak accents. Long, toasty and solid on the finish. — M.S. (12/31/2012)

#6

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Château Bianca 2011 Pinot Gris

 

 

BEST BUY

Price $12

Lovely tree fruits and a hint of honeycomb come through in this well-balanced Pinot Gris. It offers both easy drinkability and surprising depth of flavor, with a lingering finish that should cost you significantly more.

 

( Fonte WineEnthusiast )