The 50 Best Vineyards Reveals the 51-100 List for 2026

9 November 2026 – The 50 Best Vineyards today reveals the vineyards placed No.51 to No.100 in this year’s ranking, ahead of the official awards ceremony in Santiago, Chile on 18 November. The extended list features destinations across six continents and 36 wine regions. The ranking is determined by the votes of The 50 Best Vineyards Academy, a global panel of more than 700 wine and travel experts, including sommeliers, wine tourism specialists, industry professionals and members of the international wine trade.

The 51-100 list in numbers

• The list includes vineyards across six continents and 20 destinations, up from 16 in 2025 
• The ranking features vineyards from 36 wine regions across the world
• 34 of the vineyards are in Europe, followed by five in South America, five in North America, four in Oceania, one in Asia and one in Africa
• There are 17 new entries from 15 different wine regions, led by Château & Domaine de Briante in Beaujolais, France at No.51
• 12 vineyards return to the ranking as re-entries
• France has the strongest presence, with 14 vineyards featured, up from seven in 2025
• Bordeaux is the most represented wine region, with four vineyards in the extended list
• The greatest rise among returning entries is recorded byChâteau Mukhrani in Kartli, Georgia, climbing 20 places to No.55

For the full 51-100 list, please see the attached graphic at the bottom of this release. 

Vineyards in Europe dominate this year’s 51-100 list, accounting for 34 of the vineyards featured. This includes 13 new entries, eight of which are from France: Château & Domaine de Briante in Beaujolais (No.51), Château & Village Castigno in Languedoc (No.57), Château Arricau Bordes in Madiran (No.76), Château Haut Bailly (No.85) and Domaine De Chevalier (No.98) in Bordeaux, Champagne Laurent Perrier in Champagne (No.87), Château Palmerin Bordeaux (No.96) and Maison Champy in Burgundy (No.97).

A further six French vineyards are also recognised, including: Domaine Henri Bourgeois in Loire Valley (No.90) and Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux (No.91), as well as Moët & Chandon (No.52), Maison Pommery Champagne (No.61), Veuve Clicquot (No.62) and Champagne Henri Giraud (No.68) in Champagne. France leads the way overall with a total of 14 vineyards in the 51-100 list and particular recognition going to the Champagne and Bordeaux regions.

Portugal secures four places on the 51-100 list, with Quinta do Noval (No.63), Graham’s Port Lodge (No.86) and Sandeman Quinta do Seixo (No.93) representing the Douro Valley, joined by Herdade do Esporão in Alentejo (No.72).

Italy also secures four vineyards on the list, including new entries G.D. Vajra in Barolo (No.58) and Vietti in Piedmont (No.64), alongside Ferrari Trento in Trentino (No.77) and Azienda Agricola Arianna Occhipinti in Sicily (No.95).

England features three vineyards from Sussex in the ranking, led by Nyetimber (No.53) and Leonardslee Family Vineyards (No.71), alongside
Ridgeview (No.92) which returns to the 51-100 list. Elsewhere in Europe, Château Mukhrani in Kartli (No.55) records the highest rise among returning entries, climbing 20 places. There are also three new entries from Shumi Winery in Kakheti (No.70), Sauska in Tokaj (No.74) and Santo Wines in Santorini (No.100).

Further entries from Europe include: Domäne Wachau in Wachau (No.54), Weingut Dr. Loosen in Mosel (No.60), Familia Torres (Pacs Del Penedès) in Penedès (No.66), Midalidare Estate in Thracian Lowlands (No.81) and Abadía Retuerta in Castilla y León (No.99). 

South America achieves two new entries on this year’s 51-100 list: Susana Balbo Wines in Mendoza (No.80) and Haras De Pirque in Maipo Valley (No.84). Argentina is represented by two further vineyards from Mendoza, BodegaKaiken (No.65) and Sitio La Estocada (No.83), which climbs eight places from last year’s ranking. Meanwhile, Bodega Bouza in Montevideo (No.73) represents Uruguay.

In North America, the United States records its strongest showing since the introduction of the 51-100 ranking, with Brooks Wine in Willamette Valley (No.56), new entrant Château Montelena in Napa Valley (No.59), returning vineyard Ridge Vineyards (Monte Bello) in Santa Clara (No.67) and Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley (No.88). Canada is represented by Mission Hill Family Estate in Okanagan Valley (No.69).

Oceania is represented by four vineyards across Australia and New Zealand in the 51-100 list. Three of these are from Australia with Cullen Wines in Margaret River (No.75), Henschke in Eden Valley (No.78) and D’Arenberg in McLaren Vale (No.79). New Zealand is represented by Rippon in Central Otago (No.82).

Africa and Asia each secure one place in this year’s 51-100 list. Babylonstoren in Franschhoek (No.89) represents South Africa and Silver Heights in Helan (No.94) marks China’s return to the ranking.

Rikki Tidball, Managing Director of Awards & Rankings for The 50 Best Vineyards, says: “The vineyards featured in this year’s 51-100 list show that world-class wine tourism can be found in every corner of the globe. From historic houses in Champagne and Bordeaux to pioneering vineyards in China, Bulgaria and Georgia, these destinations offer visitors a compelling sense of place alongside outstanding hospitality. The ranking is ultimately a celebration of discovery, and we’re delighted to recognise the vineyards that continue to raise the bar for wine travellers around the world. We look forward to welcoming the global wine community to Santiago in November.”

The voting process

The 50 Best Vineyards Academy is made up of 700+ wine and travel experts from around the world. To ensure global representation, the Academy is divided into 20 regions, each overseen by an Academy Chair who recruits a panel of voters. These panels comprise a balanced mix of sommeliers, wine journalists, travel specialists and experienced wine enthusiasts.

Each voter is asked to nominate seven vineyard experiences they believe to be among the finest in the world. Rather than following a fixed scoring
system or set criteria, voters are encouraged to consider the overall quality of the visitor experience, including hospitality, atmosphere, activities and wine offering. To maintain a diverse and representative Academy, at least 25% of voters in each region are refreshed annually, while all voting remains strictly confidential. For the 2026 ranking, under a new voting rule, vineyards were required to receive votes from a minimum of two countries to be eligible for inclusion.

Results

The full ranking of The 50 Best Vineyards 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony at Viña Don Melchor in Santiago, Chile on the evening of 18 November 2026. The announcement of the ranking and special awards can be followed via The 50 Best Vineyards social media channels.

About The 50 Best Vineyards

The 50 Best Vineyards reflects the best winery and vineyard experiences around the globe, and provides an annual snapshot of the opinions and experiences of more than 700 travel and wine tourism experts. Formerly known as The World’s 50 Best Vineyards, The 50 Best Vineyards will continue to develop into a world-class live event programme, culminating in a much-anticipated awards ceremony, attended by the most influential industry tastemakers, vineyard owners and media from around the world. The results and the awards are organised and published by William Reed.

About the host region and official partner: Santiago de Chile

Santiago, a diverse, cultural and vibrant city, is a leading light in Latin America for the development of business tourism, and an ideal destination for world-class events. The capital not only boasts the infrastructure and services needed to support international events, but also stands out for its rich geography. It offers striking mountains, beautiful parks, museums that safeguard tradition and history, as well as modern shopping centres, fine-dining restaurants and internationally acclaimed wine tourism routes. Santiago is the Latin American capital with the widest range of vineyards open to tourism.

About the official partner: Grupo Liderazgo

Grupo Liderazgo is a media company and entertainment business founded by the Raide brothers – Max, Juan Pablo and Domingo Raide – with a mission to elevate gastronomy, culture, and wine in Santiago, Chile. With 20+ years of experience in the industry, Grupo Liderazgo has grown beyond the capital and expanded across Regions of Chile, establishing itself as a leader in the field through innovative concepts built entirely around the customer experience.