Whether you prefer chardonnay, rosé, cabernet, or zinfandel, these are the best bottles of wine to be drinking now.
We may not be able to physically travel to different wine regions at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t explore the world by drinking some truly excellent wine this year. We spoke to a few expert sommeliers to get their recommendations, and they all had some interesting thoughts about what to look for this year at a variety of price points, from classic releases to new vintages, along with some words about what makes each wine special. In addition to that, there are some picks here that we can verify are worth looking out for as well.
Riesling
Ostertag ‘Les Jardins’ Riesling 2018
“Alsatian Rieslings are amongst the most versatile and interesting wines on the planet. They are unadulterated by new oak flavors, can be found in a broad spectrum of different styles, and can be used to pair with an extraordinary variety of cuisine, or as a tasty and refreshing everyday wine to be enjoyed without food. If you like a lean, crisp and racy style of wine, look for some 2016's. If you like a softer, riper, fruitier style, snap up some 2018's,” said Josh Nadel, Beverage Director for NoHo Hospitality. $30