Here's the top 10 tasted by our expert in the last 12 months...
William Kelley’s top American fine wines of 2016
2016 has been a year filled with great wines and thrilling tastings, so singling out my top 10 was always going to be a challenge.
For the most part, I’ve focussed on fully-mature bottles of striking quality, but I’ve also taken the opportunity to single out a few of my favourite producers, several wines that may be somewhat under-the-radar, and one or two of some historical significance.
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Top panel tasting wines of 2016
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Steven Spurrier’s top wines of 2016
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Jane Anson’s top fine wines of 2016
Admittedly, the list below is California-heavy. But expect to see more from Oregon and Washington for 2017…
Mayacamas Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 1975
Older Napa Cabernets can be spectacular—if you pick the right ones...
