Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2022 list is out now, and Vintegrity is thrilled to carry a number of the 2022 winners!
Throughout the year, Wine Spectator editors are carefully scrutinizing and reviewing wines from all around the world, so it makes sense for them to compile their findings at the end of each year into a list of their top 100. Wine Spectator released their first Top 100 Wines of the Year list back in 1988, which you can still go back and review on their website, along with every year since up to 2022! Click here to check out Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Lists.
This year, among the 100 showstopping wines that made the list, Vintegrity has 5 of the winners in its portfolio, but availability is limited. Reach out to your sales representative today for more information on ordering!
Keep reading below for more details about each of these award-winning wines!
Phillip Togni Napa Cabernet 2019
Ranked #14
96 Points
Located on Spring Mountain in western Napa Valley, Phillip Togni Vineyard produces estate-bottled Margaux-style Cabernet Sauvignons. This vintage gained the attention of critics for its unique blend of aromas – savory bay leaf, menthol, zesty raspberry, red currant, blackberry, green olive, and thyme. Alongside these notes, this wine features extra-grippy tannins with a slight chalkiness.
Available in Missouri.
El Molino Chardonnay 2019 (Rutherford)
Ranked #75
93 Points
El Molino is one of the oldest Napa Valley wineries, with production beginning all the way back in 1871, just two decades after the end of the California gold rush. The 2019 Chardonnay is cool with a very structured palate. Despite its broad-shouldered first impression, the wine showcases delicate notes of flowers, green apples, lemon cake, and white peaches. Flavors of lemon oil, verbena, pineapple, and brioche are amplified nicely by the luscious texture and memorable finish of jasmine, spice, and sea salt finish.
Available in Missouri.
Dakota Shy Napa Cabernet 2019
Ranked #79
93 Points
To craft this superb wine, the winery works with 16 exceptional growers from all around Napa Valley. The careful selection of fruit takes into account many factors, such as region, soil type, exposure, elevation, and more to meticulously bring their Cabernets to life. This vintage is layered with flavors of boysenberry, plum, light anise, apple wood, melted black licorice, chocolate, dried herbs, and mocha. The result – a polished, suave wine with a powerfully lush finish.
Available in Missouri and Kansas.
Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu 2021
Ranked #83
91 Points
These Loire Valley vineyards of deep limestone clay are well-known for their exquisite Chenin Blancs. This fine white is abundantly fragrant, yet approachable and delicate. Its bold acidity carries notes of violets, apples, nectarine skin, fresh lychee, baking spices, and buttercream. The finish – crackling with faint caramel flavors.
Available in Missouri.
Alain Voge Cornas Les Vieilles Vignes 2019
Ranked #95
96 Points
This wine hails from the northern region of the Rhône Valley and is produced from carefully farmed vines with ages averaging around 60 years. Throughout the wine, you’ll find notes of succulent cherry, plum, blackberry, mulled spice, dried anise, singed tobacco, sweet tapenade, licorice, sandalwood, iron, and a hint of granite, which lends an added level of freshness. There’s a unique mineral edge to the wine and a lengthy finish.
Available in Missouri and Kansas.
