Every year, Wine Enthusiast reviewers blind-taste 25,000 wines from around the world in search of those rare bottles that stop us in our tracks. The result is The Enthusiast 100 list, an annual showcase of wines that truly define the year. From classic regions to up-and-coming ones, these rockstar bottles are approachable, exciting, and perfectly timed for the gathering and giving season.
#100
92pts "Hidden Gem"
"2020 was a stellar vintage across New York State, despite the challenges of picking in a pandemic year. This charmingly demonstrates Long Island's prowess with Merlot. A fragrant fruit salad perfume of summer berries with subtle purple flower, vanilla and baking spice tucked beneath. It's supple, structured and harmonious, with firm, sappy tannins and a crunch of acidity. - Christina Pickard"
