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Best Wine

Which Wine performed best in our tests?

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We tested 149 wine to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Wine based on the following criteria:

  • Varietal
  • Origin
  • Style

Below lists the Wine that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Wine is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Wine

ratingsBest Wine for Varietal
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Varietal refers to a specific type of grape within the genus/species Vitis vinifera. In this case one grape is known by different names in different parts of the world (e.g. Syrah or Shiraz).


This Wine which tested best for Varietal has the following features: Citrus notes, Floral notes, Honey, Honeysuckle notes and Stone fruit.

ratingsBest Wine for Origin
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Origin is the country or state (if in the US) where the wine was produced.


This Wine which tested best for Origin has the following features: Black berry, Black currant (cassis), Herbaceous, Spicy notes, Vanillin, Brown sugar and Tobacco.

ratingsBest Wine for Style
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The prominent characteristic(s) of the wine that define its "personality" e.g. fruity, woody, yeasty, vegetal, etc.


This Wine which tested best for Style has the following features: Citrus notes, Apple/pear notes, Yeasty notes and Toasty bread notes.