The list of The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 has landed. Browse this year's ranking of outstanding wineries from across the globe and start planning your next viticultural voyage today.
No.50 Champagne Taittinger – RE-ENTRY
Champagne
taittinger.com
Winery tours don't get much more atmospheric than in the cellars of Champagne Taittinger, dug into 4th century chalk quarries beneath the city of Reims. Stroll through the Unesco world heritage site and finish with its sommelier-led Comtes de Champagnes tasting for the full experience.
No.49 Viña Cobos – NEW ENTRY
Mendoza
vinacobos.com
Founded by New York-born Paul Hobbs, Viña Cobos was founded with the simple mission of elevating Argentina and its malbec wines to sit among the global greats. Expect an immersive visitor experience centred around a show-stopping gastronomic pairing.
No.48 Marqués De Murrieta Estates & Wines
Rioja
marquesdemurrieta.com
Founded in 1852, Marqués de Murrieta was instrumental in bringing rioja to the world, as the first producer to export its wines beyond the Spanish border. Today, its 300-hectare vineyard at Château Ygay is a must-visit for rioja lovers that is steeped in viticultural history.
No.47 Henschke – RE-ENTRY
Eden Valley
henschke.com.au
Henschke is known for producing some of southern Australia's finest shiraz, thanks in part to its 150-year-old vines that line its flagship Hill of Grace vineyard. An 1860s grain barn acts as the epicentre to grounds tours, where visitors can soak in the producer's 150-year history.
No.46 Château Mercian Mariko Winery – RE-ENTRY
Nagano Prefecture
chateaumercian.com
Serenity and stunning surrounds are to the fore at Château Mercian Mariko Winery, which is flanked by mountains, volcanoes and giant cherry trees. Founded in 2003, its 30 hectares of pristinely kept grounds are home to native Japanese grape varietals and state-of-the-art technology.
No.45 Mission Hill Family Estate – RE-ENTRY
Okanagan Valley
missionhillwinery.com
Founded in 1981, Mission Hill has become one of British Columbia's most lauded enotourism destinations, thanks in part to its idyllic courtyards and gardens, open-air amphitheatre and now-iconic 12-storey bell tower. Opt for its Oculus Experience for a taste and tour of the magic behind its flagship bottles.
No.44 Rippon – RE-ENTRY
Central Otago
rippon.co.nz
Located within the world's most southerly winemaking region, Rippon began its life in 1975 as an experiment from local New Zealand farmer Rolf Mills. Fifty years later, it remains under the watchful eye of the Mills family, and has retained its specialisation in biodynamic, organic wines from high in the Aotearoan hillsides.
No.43 Château de Berne – RE-ENTRY
Provence
chateauberne.com
Château de Berne is the embodiment of chic Provençal lifestyle and character. Visitors to the property have much beyond its substantial rows of old vines to enjoy, with a range of amenities from an on-site luxury hotel to fine dining eatery and Cinq Monde spa.
No.42 Casas Del Bosque
Casablanca Valley
casasdelbosque.cl
Good wine is paired with great food and company at this estate in Chile's Casablanca Valley. Behind the magical experience is a triumvirate of tastemakers, including winemaker, chef and sommelier, who pool their talents to craft all-encompassing itineraries that celebrate the valley's terroir.
No.41 Viña Santa Rita
Maipo
santarita.com
There are various ways to explore the picturesque, 40-hectare grounds of Viña Santa Rita: by foot, horse-drawn carriage or pedal-powered bar wagon. Inside the estate, hop from a museum of more than 3,000 exhibits to a neo-Gothic chapel, before finishing with dinner at Doña Paula restaurant.
No.40 Viu Manent
Colchagua Valley
viumanent.cl
Located a few hours' drive from the Chilean capital, Viu Manent has been a driving force behind the country's wine renaissance since its foundation in 1935. Thousands of guests are welcomed through its gates each year, many on the hunt for its sustainable wines made with native Chilean grapes.
No.39 Robert Mondavi Winery
Napa Valley
robertmondaviwinery.com
The late Robert Mondavi established his namesake winery in 1966 with the goal to create Napa Valley wines that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those of the old world. The Californian destination is known for its world-leading cabernet sauvignon and recently modernised winery experience.
No.38 Abadía Retuerta
Castilla y León
abadia-retuerta.com
The Abadia Retuerta estate spans 700 hectares of Spanish countryside, but at its heart lies a 12th century monastery whose chapel, cloisters and stables have been converted into a winery with luxury lodgings.
No.37 Joseph Phelps Vineyards – NEW ENTRY
Napa Valley
josephphelps.com
When Joseph Phelps bought a 600-acre former cattle ranch near St. Helena, there wasn't a grape in sight. In the many years since, Phelps' handiwork has set the benchmark for contemporary Californian winemaking and hospitality at this hillside ranch that boasts panoramic Napa Valley views.
No.36 Kaiken Wines – NEW ENTRY
Mendoza
kaikenwines.com
The rocky Andes operate as the majestic backdrop for Kaiken's grounds, located in the heart of Vistalba, Argentina. Nature is the inspiration behind every touchpoint, including the 110 hectares of native vegetation maintained alongside its vines that act as a haven for local flora and fauna.
No.35 Brooks Wine – RE-ENTRY
Willamette Valley
brookswine.com
Brooks Wine was founded in 1998 when its late owner, Jimi Brooks, returned to his home state of Oregon inspired by the greats of European winemaking. Under his son Pascal, biodynamic rieslings and pinot noir from sustainably maintained vines have remained the focus, with the winery earning its B Corp certification in 2019.
No.34 Almaviva – NEW ENTRY
Maipo Valley
almavivawinery.com
For Bordeaux wine lovers, a trip to Almaviva in Chile's Maipo Valley is a must. This Rothschild-owned estate injects the concept of the classic French château with modern elegance, suffused with charm, opulence and sheer beauty.
No.33 Château Héritage
Bekaa Valley
chateauheritage.com
The story of Château Héritage began three generations ago as the Touma family's cottage operation came to life in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, less than one hour from the historic Temple of Bacchus. Days at its grounds are best spent soaking in the history through scenic hikes and finished with home-cooked meals featuring produce from its own farm.
No.32 Nyetimber – NEW ENTRY
West Sussex
nyetimber.com
Nyetimber has been a driving force behind the burgeoning English sparkling wine sector since its first vines were planted in 1988. Tour its idyllic, rural grounds on the South Downs before indulging in one of its exclusive chef-paired dinners.
No.31 William Chris Vineyards – NEW ENTRY
Texas Hill Country
williamchriswines.com
Situated just over an hour's drive north of San Antonio, William Chris Vineyards captures the spirit of Texas wine country. Think 400-year-old oak groves, rolling country views and signature southern hospitality enjoyed through its insightful tour and tasting programme.
No.30 Bodega Colomé
Salta
bodegacolome.com
There's high altitude winemaking and then there's Bodega Colomé, located a vertigo-inducing 3,111m above sea level in the Argentinian Andes. Colomé is the country's oldest working winery and its picture-perfect estate boasts a surplus of amenities for those who have completed the uphill trek, including a James Turrell museum.
No.29 Riccitelli Wine Company
Mendoza
matiasriccitelli.com
Born in Salta, where winemaking is a way of life, Matías Riccitelli worked at some of Argentina's finest producers before debuting his namesake company in 2009. Tours offer a unique blend of education and entertainment and are finished with a glass of the intrigulingly named 'This is Not Another Lovely Malbec'.
No.28 Gusbourne
Kent
gusbourne.com
Andrew Weeber planted the first vines of the Gusborne estate in 2004 with the goal to make English sparkling wines that were competitive with their European counterparts. Today, the 60-hectare Kent estate has become a bucket-list destination, with its wines sampled as part of its on-site tasting menu pairing or within a picnic lunch hamper in the picturesque vineyard.
No.27 Château Pape Clément
Bordeaux
chateau-pape-clement.fr
Art meets history at this 8th century Bordeaux estate named after Pope Clement V, one of its previous owners. Ancient olive trees line its pristine grounds, where visitors embark on tablet and smartphone-guided tours. For overnight guests, butler service is available for every suite.
No.26 Cloudy Bay Vineyards – NEW ENTRY
Marlborough
cloudybay.com
The overwhelming scale and beauty of NZ's Cloudy Bay Vineyards can be taken in via four-by-four or even helicopter. But for the ultimate itinerary, tour its vineyards before embarking on its private yacht into the Marlborough Sounds with a glass of signature sauvignon blanc in hand. Its all-encompassing package earns it the title of The Best Vineyard in Australasia 2025.
No.25 Gramona
Alt Penedés
gramona.com
Located around 30 km south of Barcelona, wine has been growing on the site of Gramona's vineyards since the start of the 20th century. Under the eyes of winemakers Jaume and Xavier Gramona, the vineyard has become renowned for its native xarel-lo wines created with serious finesse.
No.24 Vivanco
Rioja
vivancoculturadevino.es
Vivanco is a celebration of all things viniculture: the centrepiece of the futuristic winery is its Museum of Wine Culture that encompasses more than 4,000sq m of educational exhibition space, where visitors can dive deep into the history and craft of winemaking in the Spanish region.
No.23 Maysara Winery – NEW ENTRY
Willamette Valley
maysara.com
This biodynamic estate was founded in 1997 on an abandoned wheat farm south of McMinnville and spans 532 acres of Oregonian countryside. The vineyard is guided by the philosophy of Zoroaster, stressing the importance of interconnectedness between nature's four elements to create an ecologically harmonious operation.
No.22 Perelada – NEW ENTRY
Catalonia
perelada.com
Situated between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, Perelada is a cornerstone winery of Empordà, one of the oldest wine regions in Spain. Beyond the creation of fantastic wines, its vineyard has become a cultural hub, home to attractions ranging from castle to golf course.
No.21 Bodegas Tio Pepe (González Byass)
Jerez
tiopepe.com
Guests are fully immersed into the world of sherry at this stalwart estate in Jerez's Old Town. Comfortable 19th-century cottages that once housed the winery workers provide on-site accommodation, while the history and culture of the Spanish fortified wine are explored in the shadow of the city's cathedral.
No.20 98Wines
Yamanashi
koshuvalley.com
After honing his craft in some of Burgundy's most renowned cellars, Japanese winemaker Yuki Hirayama returned to his home country in 2019 to open 98Wines. Delicate koshu and muscat bailey grapes form the backbone of its wine production, best sampled in its grounds boasting views of Mount Fuji. Once again, 98Wines is named The Best Vineyard in Asia.
No.19 Ceretto
Piedmont
visit.ceretto.com
The Ceretto family are no strangers to Piedmontese winemaking, having cultivated grapes in the region since the 1930s. Its Langhe vineyard guarantees sensational barolos and barbarescos from the region's signature nebbiolo grape, along with superlative views of the surrounding countryside.
No.18 Pago de Carraovejas – NEW ENTRY
Ribera del Duero
pagodecarraovejas.com
More than 30 years ago, sommelier José María Ruiz created Pago de Carraovejas with the dream to make great wines in a region that he felt had massive potential. Fast-forward to today, its grounds feature 180 hectares of vines managed with cutting-edge technology to create wines featuring tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon and merlot varietals.
No.17 El Enemigo
Mendoza
enemigowines.com
El Enemigo, translated as 'the enemy', was created as the passion project of two Argentinian friends who dreamed of challenging the status quo. Wine and grape choices are therefore consciously unconventional but highly considered, crafted with a mix of ancient and contemporary techniques.
No.16 Weingut Dr. Loosen
Mosel
drloosen.com
Dr. Ernie Loosen has been a global advocate for riesling since taking over the Mosel estate that has been under his family's protection for more than 200 years. A visit to the idyllic grounds rewards with stunning scenery, riverside sipping and, hopefully, a refreshed outlook on the widely underestimated grape variety.
No.15 Champagne Bollinger
Champagne
champagne-bollinger.com
There are few names as synonymous with quality champagne as Bollinger. Its storied estate dates back to 1829 and today spans 179 hectares, the majority of which are classified as grand and premier cru vineyards. Don't forget to have a peek at its unmatched inventory of more than 4,000 barrels – the largest collection in the region.
No.14 Aperture Cellars – NEW ENTRY
Sonoma
aperture-cellars.com
When winemaker Jesse Katz was scouting locations to open his winery, he landed on Sonoma, California, believing it to offer the best of both worlds: namely, new world fruit and old-world elegance. Embark on any of its three designed tasting experiences, starting from an exploration of its best-sellers through to a dive into its most sought-after vintages. With its impressive debut, Aperture Cellars takes home the Highest New Entry Award 2025.
No.13 Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Alexander Valley
jordanwinery.com
Experience a touch of French tradition at this ivy-clad château, founded in 1972 in California's Sonoma County. Jordan Vineyard & Winery's 485-hectare estate comprises endless, aesthetic rows of vines growing cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. As the highest ranked establishment in its region, Jordan is also named The Best Vineyard in North America 2025.
No.12 Bodegas Salentein
Mendoza
bodegasalentein.com
Art, wine and gastronomy are the equally weighted pillars that hold up Bodegas Salentein, located in Mendoza's Uco Valley. Each of its four wings stores and ferments its grapes before gravity leads to the cellars for ageing in oak. Tastings are also subterranean, taking place around a two-tonne limestone conference table extracted from nearby San Juan.
No.11 Durigutti Family Winemakers
Mendoza
durigutti.com
Durigutti Family Winemakers is known as one of Mendoza's most renowned estates, but also one of the region's most exclusive helipads. Its Wine & Fly programme has become iconic for its unparalleled views; natural, organic and vegan cuvees are sampled while soaring over mountain ranges.
No.10 Montes
Colchagua Valley
monteswines.com
A visit to Montes in Chile's Colchagua Valley can involve exemplary wine pairings in its fine dining restaurant, cellar tastings to the soundtrack of Gregorian chants or a 6km botanic hiking trail. One thing that is guaranteed, however, is the provision of seriously delicious syrahs.
No.9 Château D'Yquem
Sauternes
reservation.yquem.fr
The hallowed name of Château D'Yquem has become a synonym for world-class dessert wines. Visits to its home grounds in Sauternes – once owned by an English medieval king – are as sought-out as its vintages, with its grounds only opened to the public for personalised tours and tastings since 2016.
No.8 Maison Ruinart
Champagne
ruinart.com
The oldest champagne house, founded in 1729, embraces modernity and sustainability at its outstanding premises, with a wide-ranging menu of tours and experiences taking in art, gastronomy, history and, of course, tasting. Don't miss exploring the 8-kilometre-long chalk cellars where its famous 100% chardonnay blanc de blancs champagne is aged.
No.7 Creation
Hemel-en-Aarde
creationwines.com
Hemel-en-Aarde translates as heaven and earth, and Creation's grounds certainly deliver on supernatural beauty. Guests are encouraged to explore the estate, which is home to rows of chardonnay and pinot noir vines, unique fynbos vegetation and a surplus of artworks from local creators.
No.6 Klein Constantia Wine Estate
Western Cape
kleinconstantia.com
Klein Constantia Wine Estate dates back to 1685 and offers a combination of classic Cape Dutch architecture bolstered by a selection of tasteful modern flourishes. Explore sprawling farmlands, seasonal menus at its on-site bistro and superlative tastings. Jumping 35 places from its 2024 ranking, Klein Constantia earns a duo of titles as The Best Vineyard in Africa 2025 and winner of the Highest Climber Award 2025, sponsored by Jack's Creek.
No.5 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Bordeaux
smith-haut-lafitte.com
Over the last 30 years, Château Smith Haut Lafitte's 14th-century estate has seen a dramatic transformation to become a paradise for wine lovers of the world. Alongside its reputation for world-class winemaking, the château is also renowned for its collection of contemporary artworks.
No.4 Bodega Garzón
Maldonado
bodegagarzon.com
Bodega Garzón winery only opened its doors in 2016, but it is spearheading a Uruguayan wine renaissance. In addition to its stellar wines, a key attraction to its grounds comes courtesy of star chef Francis Mallmann, whose signature open-fire cooking style comes to life at the vineyard's 120-seat restaurant.
No.3 Bodegas Ysios
Rioja
bodegasysios.com
Set against the stunning backdrop of Rioja's Sierra de Cantabria, Bodega Ysios' avant-garde architecture has become a landmark of its own. Look to tour its state-of-the-art facilities and meander through its 100-year-old vines on foot or in an electric buggy.
No.2 Schloss Johannisberg
Rheingau
schloss-johannisberg.de
The story of winemaking at Germany's Schloss Johannisberg began in 817 at the planting of its first vines. In 1720, it became the world's first dedicated riesling vineyard, cementing its place as a landmark location in vinicultural history. Today, you can tour its original abbey's 900-year-old vaults, home to more than 25,000 bottles.
No.1 Vik
Millahue
vikwine.com
With futuristic architecture, pioneering wines and pristine landscapes set across more than 4,400 hectares of Chile's Millahue Valley, Vik is undoubtedly one of the world's most distinctive wineries. Founded in 2004 on ground regarded as the 'golden place' for winemaking by the Mapuche people, Vik has elevated its vineyard into a multi-faceted, eco-friendly attraction that has enotourists flocking for tastings, tours, excursions and stays in its 22 individually styled suites.
This year, Vik rises one spot from its previous ranking to be named The World's Best Vineyard 2025, sponsored by Resy & Tock.
The World's 50 Best Vineyards awards (formerly known as the World's Best Vineyards) returned in 2025 with a brand-new name after joining the globally renowned 50 Best brand portfolio. Now part of the established group alongside The World's 50 Best Restaurants, The World's 50 Best Bars and The World's 50 Best Hotels, the annual ranking continues to spotlight and celebrate leading wine tourism destinations around the globe.
The list of The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 was revealed at a live awards ceremony on Wednesday 19 November in Margaret River, Western Australia, in partnership with Tourism Western Australia.
