Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2008
As a follow-up to an earlier post, “The Top 100 Wines of 2008″ by Wine Spectator are listed on their website. Topping the list this year was Casa Lappostolle’s Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2005, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot blend. This wine retails for around $75 and was awarded 96 points by the editors of Wine Spectator.
In preparing the list, editors review over 19,500 wines from around the world in blind wine tastings. More than 5,000 wines earned 90 points or higher. The list was then narrowed down by four criteria:
*quality (represented by score)
*value (reflected in the price)
*availability (measured by case production or cases imported)
*excitement (the “it” factor)
This year’s list showcases representatives from 14 countries with an average score of 93. The average price for a bottle of wine on the list is $52. Personally, I can’t wait to hit the wine store in searching for some of these wines!
For the complete list, click here.
