Show Notes
Introducing SOMM TV’s top wines of the year. We have argued, laughed, debated, and ultimately agreed—without major injury. Winemakers, sommeliers, writers, and the SOMM TV staff narrowed an entire year of tasting into ten wines that define our shared love of flavor, story, and value. For deeper dives, listen to the podcast, but here are the wines that defined 2025 for us. Congratulations to the wines that made our list!
To learn more about our picks, watch the collection on SOMM TV: https://sommtv.vhx.tv/top-wines-of-2025
For the full list: https://www.sommtv.com/2025wines
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