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Rankings

Average scores given by club members in blind tastings.

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All-time top 25

  1. Quinta do Vale Meão 2009Douro · Portugal · 201218.85
  2. Angels’ Share Mclaren Vale Shiraz Vintage 2012Australia · 201518.66
  3. Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2011Douro · Portugal · 201418.54
  4. Abandonado 2009Douro · Portugal · 201418.49
  5. Quinta da Gaivosa Vinha de Lordelo 2009Douro · Portugal · 201418.48
  6. Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas Tinto 2011Douro · Portugal · 201418.41
  7. Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese** 2012Germany · 201518.37
  8. Quinta da Touriga-Chã 2008Douro · Portugal · 201218.37
  9. Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha Tinto 2004Douro · Portugal · 201618.36
  10. Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial Tinto 2007Douro · Portugal · 201618.33
  11. Grande Reserva Pai Chão 2011Alentejo · Portugal · 201718.31
  12. Reserva la Rosa 2007Douro · Portugal · 201218.31
  13. Scala Coeli 2008Alentejo · Portugal · 201218.28
  14. Caballo Loco Grand Crú Limarí 2012Chile · 201518.26
  15. Quinta do Vallado Adelaide 2011Douro · Portugal · 201318.26
  16. Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon Vintage 1990France · 201418.24
  17. Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend 2011Douro · Portugal · 201418.24
  18. Quinta do Monte Xisto 2011Douro · Portugal · 201318.24
  19. Malhadinha Tinto 2013Alentejo · Portugal · 201718.20
  20. Champagne Moët & Chandon Nectar ImperialFrance · 201518.16
  21. Esporão Private Selection Tinto 2011Alentejo · Portugal · 201518.14
  22. HERDADE GRANDE 15 Vindimas Tinto 2009Alentejo · Portugal · 201218.13
  23. Júlio B. Bastos 2007Alentejo · Portugal · 201218.13
  24. Quinta da Gaivosa Vinha de Lordelo 2011Douro · Portugal · 201618.11
  25. MARIA Alonso del Yerro 2010Ribera del Duero · Spain · 201718.09

Best reds

  1. Quinta do Vale Meão 2009Douro · Portugal18.85
  2. Angels’ Share Mclaren Vale Shiraz Vintage 2012Australia18.66
  3. Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2011Douro · Portugal18.54
  4. Abandonado 2009Douro · Portugal18.49
  5. Quinta da Gaivosa Vinha de Lordelo 2009Douro · Portugal18.48
  6. Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas Tinto 2011Douro · Portugal18.41
  7. Quinta da Touriga-Chã 2008Douro · Portugal18.37
  8. Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha Tinto 2004Douro · Portugal18.36
  9. Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial Tinto 2007Douro · Portugal18.33
  10. Grande Reserva Pai Chão 2011Alentejo · Portugal18.31

Best whites and rosés

  1. Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese** 2012Germany18.37
  2. CONSORTE Branco 2018Vinho Verde · Portugal18.00
  3. Trimbach Gewurztraminer Classic 2011Alsace · France17.99
  4. Garrus 2017France17.94
  5. Pêra-Manca Branco 2013Alentejo · Portugal17.91
  6. Sofia Chardonnay 2012USA17.73
  7. Stellenrust 49 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2013Stellenbosch · South Africa17.62
  8. Stellenrust 52 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016Stellenbosch · South Africa17.46
  9. Catena Alta Chardonnay 2017Valle de Uco · Argentina17.46
  10. Cortes de Cima Branco 2013Alentejo · Portugal17.43

Best of each year

Regions with the best average

at least 8 wines

  1. Stellenbosch8 wines17.40
  2. Ribera del Duero8 wines17.04
  3. Douro192 wines17.02
  4. Bordeaux10 wines16.88
  5. Dão38 wines16.81
  6. Bairrada47 wines16.80
  7. Alentejo183 wines16.79
  8. Vinho Verde17 wines16.71
  9. Península de Setúbal25 wines16.62
  10. Tejo10 wines16.26
  11. Algarve33 wines16.16
  12. Lisboa20 wines16.07

Rankings published on the original blog