The Top 100

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for the Dec. 31, 2009 - Jan. 15, 2010 issue

See Also
Wine of the Year: Columbia Crest
Top 100 at a Glance
Profiles of Wines Nos. 2 to 100
Top 100 by Region and Variety
Wines of the Year 1988 to 2008
10 Years of Top 10s
Great Values in the 2009 Top 100
Classic-Scoring Wines of 2009
Top-Scoring Wines of 2009 by Region and Variety

Our annual roundup of the year’s most exciting wines

Issue: December 31, 2009

The grinding recession combined with a weak dollar made an impact on the world of wine in 2009. Sales of high-priced wines stagnated, and less expensive wines from wine regions around the globe attracted attention. Clearly, wine lovers looked for value in 2009, and value is what our 2009 Top 100 delivers.

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