At a holiday party this week, we were asked what our favorite wine is, to which we very diplomatically replied, “The wine in my glass that I am drinking with people I really like.” In pursuit of bringing you the best bottles and wine stories week after week, we sipped, swirled, and spat just shy of 7,000 wines this year, and while most were phenomenal (we’re pretty selective in deciding what to accept for our tastings), several of them really stood out, in most cases thanks to the exceptional settings in which they were tasted. The majority of these were tasted professionally, while a couple were opened and enjoyed with friends. Fortunately, we take good notes and can look back on our favorite glasses and moments in a wine-filled year. Here are the 10 best wines we tasted in 2024.