Here is our list of our top 20 wines in 2023. We tasted hundreds of wines last year. Some, we bought at wineries and retail outlets. Others, we tasted at wine events. Likewise, some kind folks shared their bottles with us, while others sent us samples. We also tasted many wines on incredible road trips to Horse Heaven Hills, Walla Walla, and Vancouver Island. Most importantly, we are wine enthusiasts, not wine critics. So, these wines are not scored. They simply made a lasting impression.

Write for Wine’s Top 20 Wines in 2023

First, this list features wines such as sparklers, Bordeaux Blanc, Ortega, Albariño, Turbiana, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, and red blends. Further, multiple wine regions produce these excellent bottles: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, France, and Italy. In addition, we chose only one bottle from each winery, so more wineries could be featured. Certainly, we loved all 20 of these impressive wines. Consequently, we encourage you to try them. Some of these vintages are no longer available, however you should be able to find recent releases instead. We recommend that you click on the winery links for more information.

Here is our list of Top 20 Wines in 2023 (in alphabetical order by winery)

• 1. Avennia 2018 Red Willow Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)
  2. Blue Grouse 2022 Ortega (British Columbia)
  3. Canvasback 2019 Red Mountain Grand Passage Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)
  4. Covington Cellars NV Sparkling Wine Columbia Valley (Washington)
  5. DeLille Cellars 2022 Red Willow Syrah (Washington)
  6. Devison Vintners 2018 Crow’s Feet Syrah (Washington)
  7. Domaines Comtesse de Malet Roquefort 2021 Bordeaux Blanc (France)
  8. Domaine Serene 2017 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (Oregon)
  9. Gradis’Ciutta 2021 Collio Ribolla Gialla (Italy)
  10. JM Cellars 2020 Malbec Margaret’s Vineyard (Washington)
  11. L’Ecole 41 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Cellar Selection (Washington)
  12. La Rata 2017 Grenache-Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah 2017 (Washington)
  13. Liminal 2018 High Canyon Syrah, WeatherEye Vineyard (Washington)
  14. Saviah Cellars 2017 Hunt and Gather Cab-Syrah blend (Washington)
  15. Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albariño (British Columbia)
  16. Trothe 2020 Limited Red Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)
  17. Two Vintners 2019 Alice Merlot (Washington)
  18. Unsworth Vineyards NV Charme de L’Ile Sparkling Wine (British Columbia)
  19. Upchurch Vineyard 2020 Hero Twins Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington)
  20. Zenato 2022 San Benedetto Turbiana Lugana (Italy)

Summary:

In conclusion, our list of Top 20 Wines in 2023 consists of bottles from many wine regions in the world. Some of them are special-occasion wines because of their high quality and subsequently, high price point. Others are special good-value wines that we enjoyed throughout the year.

Finally, we encourage you to try some of them and check out the wineries’ websites for more information.

Above all, we hope you stay safe and have a healthy 2024, with many wonderful wine experiences.

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Margot and Dave
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