Jonathan Cristaldi selects 20 wines from over 200 tasted, ranked in order of point score, that are his top recommendations for on-premise buyers at restaurants and wine bars seeking excellent options for their for by-the-bottle wine lists.
Consumers should stock these wines in the cellar and enjoy them over the next 3 to 10+ years.
TOP 20 BY-THE-BOTTLE WINES FOR WINE LISTS
1.
97pts | 2023 William Chris Vineyards Vintage Press Vineyard, Tannat, Texas Hill Country
2.
96pts | 2019 Blackmon Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Texas Hill Country
3.
96pts | 2017 Kerrville Hills Winery, Rustic Spur Vineyard, Tannat Texas Hill Country
4.
95pts | 2023 Arrowhead Creek Vineyard, Estate Mourvèdre Reserve, Broke, Texas Hill Country
5.
95pts | 2021 Kalasi Cellars, Narra Vineyards, Red Wine, Texas High Plains
6.
95pts | 2017 Rivenburgh Wine, Red Blend, Texas High Plains
7.
95pts | 2022 Spicewood Vineyards Dell Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Texas
8.
95pts | 2021 Uplift Vineyards, Badu, Texas Hill Country
9.
94pts | 2022 Becker Vineyards, Six Hearts Vineyards, Viognier Reserve, Texas High Plains
10.
94pts | 2020 Jenblossom Cellars, Petit Verdot, Texas High Plains
11.
94pts | 2021 Robert Clay, Chardonnay, Barrel 3 of 3 (B 21 03 RCV CHA), Texas Hill Country
12.
94pts | 2020 Ron Yates, Friesen Vineyards, Tempranillo, Texas High Plains
13.
94pts | 2022 William Chris Vineyards, Enchanté, Texas Hill Country
14.
93pts | 2020 Adega Vinho, Estate Tempranillo, Texas Hill Country
15.
93pts | 2023 Brennan Vineyards, Estate Cuvee, Comanche County
16.
93pts | 2020 Pedernales Cellars, Lahey Vineyards, Tempranillo, Texas High Plains
17.
92pts | 2021 Elisa Christopher Wines, Paka Family Vineyards, Merlot, Texas High Plains
18.
92pts | 2020 Tatum Cellars, Syrah, Texas Hill Country
19.
91pts | 2022 Inwood Estates, Cornelius, Texas High Plains
20.
91pts | 2020 Terra Trails Winery, Autumn Red Blend, Texas High Plains
