It’s that time of year again, folks. After tasting through literally thousands of wines since January, VinePair just dropped its annual list of the 50 best wines of the year. This time around, we saw a surprising boost in representation from the U.S. More than ever before, up-and-coming wine regions are punching well above their weight class and an increasing number of esoteric grape varieties are making themselves known on American soil. It’s not all Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Napa Cab anymore.
On this episode of the “VinePair Podcast,” Adam, Joanna, and Zach unpack VinePair’s Top 50 Wines of 2024 list and discuss the remarkable range of styles and varieties on display from America, their excitement around Syrah, and a few of their favorite picks. Tune in for more.
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