Of the 15 wines scoring 90 and above in 2018’s Ultimate Wine Challenge, 13 of them also received a Great Value award for their high score to low price ratio. Portuguese wine is coming into its own in international markets based on overall high quality, and the value is an added bonus.
Prosecco has become a household name for sparkling wine, with good reason. The light and refreshing style of this bubbly is welcomed during any occasion, as an afternoon aperitif, as well as alongside a variety of food. Over the past few years the overall quality of Prosecco has been on the rise. In 2018’s Ultimate Wine Challenge 7 wines scored 91 Points or above.
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s most popular white wine grape varieties, offering delicious wines from a wide range of regions with distinct styles. In 2018’s Ultimate Wine Challenge the top 6 scoring wines were from a combination of New Zealand and The United States, with scores upwards of 90 Points.
Hungary, like many Eastern European countries, has a long history of great wine. Like so many of its bordering nations the fact that the wines are little known, even among sommeliers, is due largely to a history of political and social instability. As interest in the traditions of the regions grow, the wines of Hungary are making an international comeback, and their most well known region, Tokaj, is leading the charge.