As we are coming to the end of 2016, all the wine magazines are publishing their wine lists of the year. Here comes the wines of the year of winesofnesli.com!

2016 was a year full of wine and travel for me. I’ve been to five countries, Turkey, Greece, Chile, USA and Canada. You’ll see from the list that the wines that I tasted were mostly from the USA, Chile and Turkey where I spent most of my time.

This list includes the wines that I tasted, enjoyed and gave me inspiration to share with me. I haven’t discriminated against any style, variety or price level of wines. What I did was judge them with my wine knowledge, appetite and mood.

You’ll find four categories on the list – red, white, rose and sparkling. So, without further due, let’s get started!

Best Red Wines of 2016

• Riveras de Chillan, Merlot 2014, Itata Valley, Chile
• Suvla, Karasakız 2014, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
• Lapostolle, Casa, Merlot 2013, Valle del Rapel, Chile
• Distinto 2015, Viña Caliterra, D.O. Colchagua Valley, Chile
• Marimar Estate, Chico’s Run, Pinot Noir 2013, Sonoma Coast, USA
• Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, S.L.V., Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, USA
• Rubicon, 2012, Inglenook Winery, Napa Valley, USA
• Stefano Accordini, Vigneto Il Fornetto, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2001, Italy
• Opus One, 2012, Napa Valley, USA
• Charmes de Kirwan, Chateau Kirwan, 2009, Grand Cru Classe Margaux, France

Best White Wines of 2016

• Protea, Chenin blanc 2014, South Africa
• Gemici, Sultanine 2013, Alaçatı, Turkey
• Las Mulas, Miguel Torres, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Chile
• Kayra Leona, Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Turkey
• Heitz Cellar, Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Napa Valley, USA
• Casas del Bosque, Chardonnay 2014, D.O. Casablanca Valley, Chile
• Vinkara Doruk, Narince 2013, Turkey
• Pianacce, Vermentino 2014, Colli di Luni, Italy
• Black Stallion, Viognier 2014, Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley, USA
• Graci, Etna Bianco, Carricante & Cataratto 2012, Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Best Rosé Wines of 2016

• Lujuria, Viñedos Puertas, Rosé de Carmenere 2013,Curico, Chile
• Sonnet, Grenache 2014, Usca, Urla, Turkey
• Mon Reve, Sangiovese 2014, LA, Turkey
• Honig Pink, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, USA
• Urla Şarapçılık, Serendias 2014, Urla, Turkey
• Cotes des Roses, Gerard Bertrand, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah 2015, Languedoc, France
• Harvest of Joy, Rosé 2015, Robert Mondavi, USA
• Koyle, Don Cande, Rosé of Cinsault, 2015, Chile
• Quixote, Rosé of Petite Syrah Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, 2015, USA
• Whispering Angel, Caves d’Eclans, Cotes du Provence, 2015

Best Sparkling Wines of 2016

• Brut-All, Itata Profundo, Lucia Torres, Chile
• Domaine Allimant-Laugner, Cremant d’Alsace, Rosé, France
• Mumm Napa, Brut Prestige, Methode traditionelle, USA
• G.H. Mumm, Cordon Rouge, Champagne France
• Freixenet, Cava, Cordon Negro, 2016 Winter Edition, Spain
• Iron Horse, Rosé Brut 2008, Sonoma Valley, USA
• Moet et Chandon Imperial Brut, Champagne, France
• DVX Mumm 2005, Napa Valley, USA
• Bollinger La Grande Annee, 2004, Brut, Champagne, France
• Vieux Clicquot,Brut Champagne, France

I wish everyone a happy ending of 2016 and an even happier beginning of 2017!

Cheers,

Nesli

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