{"title":"Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator has just revealed the full list of the Top 100 Wines of 2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeditors survey the wines reviewed over the previous 12 months and select our Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and excitement. This annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have limited stock of past year's Top 100 wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-all\"\u003eShop ALL Top 100 years\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025?usf_sort=r\"\u003eShop the Top 100 of 2025\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectator-top-100-of-2024?usf_sort=r\"\u003eShop the Top 100 of 2024\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectator-top-100-of-2023\"\u003eShop the Top 100 of 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-22\"\u003eShop the Top 100 of 2022\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-21\"\u003eShop the Top 100 of 2021\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodegas-alion-vega-sicilia-tinto-ribera-del-duero-2021-castilla-leon-spain-wa-96-jd-96-dm-95-js-95-vm-94-ws-94-copy","title":"Vega Sicilia Alion Tinto Ribera del Duero 2022 - 1.5L Magnum - (Castilla Leon, Spain) - [WS 95, #9 of '26] [WA 95] [JD 95] [VM 94] [JS 93]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025-copy?usf_sort=r\" title=\"Click here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 we have available!\"\u003eClick here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 we have available!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlion was launched with the 1991 vintage by the famous Vega Sicilia estate. Inspired by the \"modern classic\" style of top Bordeaux, owner Pablo Alvarez wished to adapt this style of wine to the unique climate and soils in the western Ribera del Duero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround half the grapes come from Vega Sicilia vineyards, the other half from Alion's own vineyards near Penafiel. The wine is made by Javier Ausas, head winemaker of Vega Sicilia, at Alion's dedicated, state-of-the-art winery. Alion is certainly a modern wine, an opulent and seductive 100% Tempranillo aged for 14 months in new French oak barrels, but - as one would expect from Vega Sicilia - there is nothing over-the-top about the wine. Not overripe, over-extracted or over-oaked, it is all about elegance, harmony, class...and sheer hedonistic pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was a real challenge, shaped by unpredictable weather. Areas that were traditionally harvested last ended up being picked first—and vice versa. We had to be more present than ever in the vineyard, waiting for that perfect al dente moment to pick the fruit. Our obsession was to capture freshness in the grapes and extract gently during fermentation. Throughout the ageing process, we took a cautious approach with oak, relying on larger formats such as foudres and incorporating different materials like concrete to help tame a vintage marked by power and sunshine. It was a challenging year, requiring constant attention and hard work —efforts that shine through in a 2022 Alión with a juicier, more succulent expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL BY VOLUME - 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETY - 100% Tinto Fino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGEING - 12 months in barrels, concrete and foudres, and 18 months of ageing in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINEYARD - 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings and Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Rank #9 Top 100 of 2026 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is alluring, with a core of warmed black cherry and plum sauce flavors laced with fragrant accents of cinnamon, violet, licorice, dried mint and bay leaf. There’s a suave feel to this red, which effortlessly enmeshes a firm core of fine-grained tannins with a plush texture and fresh focus. Expands beautifully on the palate, revealing additional details of espresso, smoked paprika and mineral that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2040.\" - Alison Napjus  (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Alión vintage released in 2026 is the 2022 Alión, a year they consider a challenge, a warm and dry year when ripeness didn't follow the usual pattern: late vineyards ripened earlier and early vineyards took longer this year. Their obsession was to keep the freshness in the wine, and they did a softer vinification and a more careful use of oak, using larger volumes and other materials like concrete to tame a powerful and solar vintage. The nose is serious and even has some austerity. The wine is obviously juicier and rounder, with 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.89 and 4.58 grams of acidity, but has very good overall balance. The tannins are round, polished and slightly dustier than other vintages, the wine has a tender mouthfeel. A total of 270,870 bottles, 7,040 magnums and some larger formats were produced. It was bottled in May 2024.\" - Luis Gutierrez (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This 2022 is a project of Vega Sicilia in which it buys grapes, working closely with parcels across the appellation and aging in cement, separating the vineyards for fermentation and then blending together to age 12 months in barrel, cement, and foudres, with another 18 months in bottle. Full-bodied, it’s textured in grainy tannins with ripe red and black fruit, long and strong on the palate, with grip and corresponding lift, a balanced, sophisticated, and powerful wine. Drink now through 2036.\" - Virginia Boone (Aug 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aged for 12 months across barrels, concrete and foudre, with one-quarter of the wine matured in large-format vessels, the 2022 Alión is Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Unusually for the vintage, violet notes emerge on the nose, joined by delicate herbs, black and red fruit and hints of ripe plum. The palate is broad, with grippy tannins, a firm structure and enveloping chalky texture. Flavor intensity is notable, and it is here that the vintage becomes more apparent, lending a darker edge to the wine.\" - Joaquin Hidalgo (Sep 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A structured and chewy wine from this challenging hot, dry year. On the nose it is profound and floral at the same time, with graphite, blackberries and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and tightly wound. Give it two or three more years. Drink from 2027.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"1.5 L","offer_id":53502961484141,"sku":null,"price":334.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/alion-2020-15l-magnum.png?v=1794241427"},{"product_id":"vega-sicilia-alion-tinto-ribera-del-duero-2022-castilla-leon-spain-ws-95-wa-95-js-93-copy","title":"Vega Sicilia Alion Tinto Ribera del Duero 2022 (Castilla Leon, Spain) - [WS 95, #9 of '26] [WA 95] [JD 95] [VM 94] [JS 93]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025-copy?usf_sort=r\" title=\"Click here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 we have available!\"\u003eClick here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 we have available!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlion was launched with the 1991 vintage by the famous Vega Sicilia estate. Inspired by the \"modern classic\" style of top Bordeaux, owner Pablo Alvarez wished to adapt this style of wine to the unique climate and soils in the western Ribera del Duero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround half the grapes come from Vega Sicilia vineyards, the other half from Alion's own vineyards near Penafiel. The wine is made by Javier Ausas, head winemaker of Vega Sicilia, at Alion's dedicated, state-of-the-art winery. Alion is certainly a modern wine, an opulent and seductive 100% Tempranillo aged for 14 months in new French oak barrels, but - as one would expect from Vega Sicilia - there is nothing over-the-top about the wine. Not overripe, over-extracted or over-oaked, it is all about elegance, harmony, class...and sheer hedonistic pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 vintage was a real challenge, shaped by unpredictable weather. Areas that were traditionally harvested last ended up being picked first—and vice versa. We had to be more present than ever in the vineyard, waiting for that perfect al dente moment to pick the fruit. Our obsession was to capture freshness in the grapes and extract gently during fermentation. Throughout the ageing process, we took a cautious approach with oak, relying on larger formats such as foudres and incorporating different materials like concrete to help tame a vintage marked by power and sunshine. It was a challenging year, requiring constant attention and hard work —efforts that shine through in a 2022 Alión with a juicier, more succulent expression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL BY VOLUME - 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGRAPE VARIETY - 100% Tinto Fino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGEING - 12 months in barrels, concrete and foudres, and 18 months of ageing in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINEYARD - 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings and Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Rank #9 Top 100 of 2026 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is alluring, with a core of warmed black cherry and plum sauce flavors laced with fragrant accents of cinnamon, violet, licorice, dried mint and bay leaf. There’s a suave feel to this red, which effortlessly enmeshes a firm core of fine-grained tannins with a plush texture and fresh focus. Expands beautifully on the palate, revealing additional details of espresso, smoked paprika and mineral that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2040.\" - Alison Napjus  (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Alión vintage released in 2026 is the 2022 Alión, a year they consider a challenge, a warm and dry year when ripeness didn't follow the usual pattern: late vineyards ripened earlier and early vineyards took longer this year. Their obsession was to keep the freshness in the wine, and they did a softer vinification and a more careful use of oak, using larger volumes and other materials like concrete to tame a powerful and solar vintage. The nose is serious and even has some austerity. The wine is obviously juicier and rounder, with 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.89 and 4.58 grams of acidity, but has very good overall balance. The tannins are round, polished and slightly dustier than other vintages, the wine has a tender mouthfeel. A total of 270,870 bottles, 7,040 magnums and some larger formats were produced. It was bottled in May 2024.\" - Luis Gutierrez (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This 2022 is a project of Vega Sicilia in which it buys grapes, working closely with parcels across the appellation and aging in cement, separating the vineyards for fermentation and then blending together to age 12 months in barrel, cement, and foudres, with another 18 months in bottle. Full-bodied, it’s textured in grainy tannins with ripe red and black fruit, long and strong on the palate, with grip and corresponding lift, a balanced, sophisticated, and powerful wine. Drink now through 2036.\" -Virginia Boone (Aug 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aged for 12 months across barrels, concrete and foudre, with one-quarter of the wine matured in large-format vessels, the 2022 Alión is Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero. Unusually for the vintage, violet notes emerge on the nose, joined by delicate herbs, black and red fruit and hints of ripe plum. The palate is broad, with grippy tannins, a firm structure and enveloping chalky texture. Flavor intensity is notable, and it is here that the vintage becomes more apparent, lending a darker edge to the wine. Drinking Window: 2026-2042.\" -Joaquín Hidalgo (Sep 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A structured and chewy wine from this challenging hot, dry year. On the nose it is profound and floral at the same time, with graphite, blackberries and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and tightly wound. Give it two or three more years. Drink from 2027.\" (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS \u0026 CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53559221649773,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/alion9.png?v=1794241058"},{"product_id":"chateau-carbonnieux-blanc-pessac-leognan-2023-bordeaux-france-we-96-ws-95-8-top-100-of-2026-js-94-dm-93-wa-92","title":"Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Pessac Leognan 2023 (Bordeaux, France) - [WE 96] [WS 95 \u0026 #8 Top 100 of 2026] [JS 94] [DM 93] [WA 92]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025-copy?usf_sort=r\" title=\"Click here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 we have available!\"\u003eClick here to see all of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2026 we have available!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most ancient winegrowing estates in Bordeaux, Chateau Carbonnieux has made wine without interruption since the 13th century. The chateau itself is an impressive building dating from the 14th century that had as many as twelve towers at one time. The first owners- and accomplished winegrowers- were the Benedictine monks of Sainte Croix abbey in Bordeaux who made internationally-renowned red and white wines centuries ago. They also succeeded in introducing their pale-colored, crystal-clear white wine to the palace of the Sultan of Constantinople by labelling it \"Mineral Water of Carbonnieux\" to get around the prohibition against alcoholic beverages. For over 50 years, Carbonnieux has belonged to the Perrin family, winegrowers from father to son since the early 19th century. Located on the highest point in the commune of Leognan, on soil that is perfectly drained by a stream called L'eau Blanche. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was marked by weather conditions relatively in line with long-term averages, both variable and moderate. The arrival of high temperatures at the end of summer allowed optimal ripening. Work focused on the careful selection of harvest dates for each plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a pale yellow color. The nose reveals floral aromas such as lilac and hawthorn, followed after aeration by fruity notes of lemon, grapefruit, and passion fruit. On the palate, the attack is fresh, supported by crisp acidity; the dense, fleshy finish is marked by citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The grapefruit and honey aromas of this wine are echoed in its crisp and rounded textures. It is ripe with apple and spice flavors, the wood aging subtly in the background. Drink from 2027.” – Roger Voss (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points, Rank #8 Top 100 Wines of 2026 - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This crackles with tarragon, fleur de sel, oyster shell and lemon pith notes that ripple throughout, while a steady core of yuzu and mirabelle plum moves through. Live-wire acidity keeps everything focused and mouthwatering. Lovely. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2033. 2,000 cases imported.” – James Molesworth (May 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sliced lemon, crushed stone, ginger and oyster shell aromas follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and a crunchy finish. A very typical top white from Pessac. Drink now.\" (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sauvignon aromatics – green apple and elderflower with lemon zest. Clean and lively on the palate, a good dose of creamy but also bright lemon with a touch of bitter orange around the edges. Ends cool and stony with some peach. Feels well made.\" – Georgina Hindle (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Notes of white fruits, confit citrus, herbs and menthol emerge from the 2023 Blanc from Carbonnieux, a moderately weighted, elegant and sappy, enveloping and juicy wine with lot of freshness and a long, saline finish. This is a classic at this address and a real effort in the context of the vintage.” – Yohan Castaing (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A classic, impeccably balanced white, the 2023 Château Carbonnieux Blanc sports a medium gold hue as well as ripe citrus and stone fruits intermixed with minty herbs and a kiss of minerality. Based on 68% Sauvignon Blanc and 32% Sémillon and brought up 10 months on the lees in 70% French oak barrels (20% new) with the balance in 30- and 55-hectoliter wooden vats, it's medium-bodied and has a clean, focused mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It will shine on the dinner table over the coming decade. Drink 2026-2036.” (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MISA IMPORTS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":67958162391405,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/ChateauCarbonnieuxBlancinaBordeauxCellar.png?v=1794335118"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/collections\/wstop100_2026_1600_top10_a_1.jpg?v=1794332035","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/wine-spectators-top-100-wines-of-2025-copy.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}