The following wines are the top 25 wines I tasted and reviewed in 2007 according to ratings only. This is not a list of my favorite wines, nor a list of wines that I buy regularly; this is an objective list of the top 25 wines I tried in 2007. For a list of my favorites, click on “Quick Favorites.” With that being said, I hope that in the future, the top 25 is collective. I want each person’s ratings to count for something, and together to come up with a best choice list each year. Time will tell!

1. ( 9.6 ) 2005 Jekel Gewürztraminer – $14

2. ( 9.2 ) 2004 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon – $12

3. ( 9.0 ) 2004 Elderton “Tantalus,” Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec – $15

4. ( 9.0 ) 2005 Bodegas Salentein Malbec – $15

5. ( 9.0 ) 2004 J. Lohr, Cabernet Sauvignon – $15

6. ( 8.9 ) 2006 Nottingham Pinot Noir – $18

7. ( 8.9 ) 2005 Santa Ema Sauvignon Blanc – $8

8. ( 8.9 ) 2005 Castillo de Jumilla Tempranillo/Monastrell – $13

9. ( 8.8 ) 2006 Mark West Pinot Noir – $13

10. ( 8.8 ) 2004 Casa Marques de Concha y Toro Chardonnay – $18

11. ( 8.8 ) 2003 Little Black Dress Pinot Grigio – $9

12. ( 8.8 ) 2003 Jackson Estate Sauvignon Blanc – $14

13. ( 8.8 ) 2005 Yalumba Viognier – $11

14. ( 8.8 ) 2004 Clos LaChance “Mellow,” Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Zinfandel – $17

15. ( 8.7 ) 2004 Vega Sindoa Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon – $12

16. ( 8.7 ) 2005 Chateau de Montort Vouvray – $15

17. ( 8.7 ) 2006 Alamos “Selección” Pinot Noir – $13

18. ( 8.7 ) 2004 Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon – $18

19. ( 8.6 ) 2006 Ballentine Chenin Blanc – $17

20. ( 8.6 ) 2004 Goats do Roam “Bored Doe” Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Petit Verdot – $16

21. ( 8.6 ) 2005 Penfolds “Koonunga,” Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon – $15

22. ( 8.5 ) 2006 Yellow Tail Shiraz/Grenache – $9

23. ( 8.5 ) 2004 Hayman & Hill Reserve Zinfandel – $18

24. ( 8.5 ) 2006 Columbia Winery Pinot Gris – $13

25. ( 8.5 ) 2006 Badger Mountain Riesling – $13