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What's behind our wine Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 149 models in wines to see which ones perform best.
We look for:
  • Overall score
    This score is based mainly on expert sensory evaluations. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
  • Varietal
    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).
  • Origin
    Origin is the country or state (if in the US) where the wine was produced.
  • Style
    The prominent characteristic(s) of the wine that define its "personality" e.g. fruity, woody, yeasty, vegetal, etc.

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Recommended wines

Recommended wines are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.
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Most of the wine our wine testers taste sells for $20 a bottle or less. We also consider wines that have consistently garnered praise from others—including some wine publications—to increase the odds of finding high-quality wine. If you're looking for information about wine, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Consumer Reports’ wine reviews will give you honest buying advice that you can trust. Use our wine buying guide to discover which features are most important to consider. We also provide unbiased Ratings and wine reviews to help you choose the best wine for your needs.

Ratings & recommended wines

Cabernet sauvignon (12)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended cabernet sauvignon
Cabernet sauvignon Ratings

Chardonnay (12)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended chardonnay
Chardonnay Ratings

Malbec (10)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended malbec
Malbec Ratings

Merlot (10)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended merlot
Merlot Ratings

Moscato (7)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended moscato
Moscato Ratings

Pinot grigio (11)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended pinot grigio
Pinot grigio Ratings

Pinot noir (11)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended pinot noir
Pinot noir Ratings

Red blends (12)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended red blends
Red blend Ratings

Red zinfandel (10)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended red zinfandel
Red zinfandel Ratings

Riesling (8)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended riesling
Riesling Ratings

Rosé (10)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended rosé
Rosé Ratings

Sauvignon blanc (9)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon blanc Ratings

Shiraz (13)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended shiraz
Shiraz Ratings

Sparkling rosé (7)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.
Recommended sparkling rosé
Sparkling rosé Ratings

Sparkling wine (7)

Recommended wines are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.


Recommended sparkling wine
Sparkling wine Ratings

Wine buying guide

Wine buying guide

Food and wine are natural partners and, when they're compatible, they can be more than the sum of their parts. The problem is finding a perfect pairing. Consumer Reports' wine experts will not only help you find the best wines at a reasonable price but can also choose the best food-and-wine combination.

To pick the right cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, red blend, red zinfandel, rosé, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, or sparkling wine, follow our advice here.

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