Press release World's Best Vineyards 2024 Top 50
[4 November 2024] World’s Best Vineyards has revealed this year’s top 50 wine destinations for 2024, showcasing wineries that provide unforgettable wine experiences, and promote wine culture. The Top 50 list was announced at the picturesque Nyetimber Estate in West Sussex, at an event attended by winemakers and vineyard owners from around the globe.
Spain tops the list with Bodegas De Los Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal, from Rioja, voted number one in World’s Best Vineyards 2024This year, the top spot went to
Bodegas De Los Herederos Del Marqués De Riscal, Rioja. Marqués de Riscal was established in 1858 and is still known for its amazing wines but also its iconic architecture Visitors can stay in the luxurious hotel (pictured above), designed by Frank Gehry overlooking the vines and enjoy a sublime wine paired dinner at the internationally renowned restaurant featuring exquisite local cuisine.
VIK from Chile also jumped up by one place to 2nd on the list, claiming the World’s Best Vineyards Continent Winner - South America award with its sleek, futuristic design of a reflective titanium roof that mirrors the surrounding landscape, blending harmoniously with the natural beauty of the valley. As well as vineyard tours and wine tastings, visitors can also explore the grounds on horseback.
The magnificent water mirror featuring an imaginative river rock sculptural installation at VIK, 2nd place winner, and the beautiful Creation, 3rd place winner, surrounded by fynbos-clad mountains and rivers. 3rd place was awarded to
Creation in South Africa, also named the World’s Best Vineyards Continent Winner - Africa, renowned for crafting gourmet tasting menus that complement its wines perfectly. Creation also offers an educational insight into the winemaking process and vineyard management for wine enthusiasts who wish to delve deeper into the world of wine.
Bodegas Ysios came in 4th place, known for its high-quality Rioja wines and avant-garde architecture, and was also awarded Highest Climber, having climbed 67 places from last year. Visitors can book private vineyard tours with a private driver and sommelier to explore the vineyards and wines in depth.
Bodegas Ysios, 4th place, with its iconic roof designed by Santiago Calatrava, and the historical castle of Schloss Johannisberg, awarded 5th place at this year’s World’s Best Vineyards Schloss Johannisberg, Germany, known as the birthplace of Riesling, with over 1,200 years of winemaking history, came in 5th place. The winery was a former monastery rebuilt as a castle in 1716 and is surrounded by vineyards and breathtaking views of the Rhine River. It offers tours and tastings that provide insight into centuries of winemaking tradition.
Key figures:
- Spain had the most vineyards in the top 10 this year with three vineyards in the top 10, two of which are from Rioja. Overall, it had eight vineyards in the top 50.
- France and Germany both had two entrants in the top 10 and France also had eight vineyards in the top 50. Half of France’s top vineyards are Champagne houses, including Maison Ruinart (number six), Champagne Bollinger (number 12), Champagne Billecart-Salmon (number 27) and Maison Pommery (number 47).
- There were 28 vineyards from Europe in this year’s list, 12 from South America, three from North America, three from Asia, two from Africa, and two from Australasia.
- The World’s Best Vineyards Continent Winners also included Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley, United States for North America, D'Arenberg in the McLaren Vale wine region of Australia for Australasia and Château Héritage in Lebanon for Asia.
- This year, Catena Zapata, World’s Best Vineyard 2023, entered the World’s Best Vineyards Hall of Fame, which is reserved for vineyards that have topped the winning list in previous years.
Andrew Reed, Managing Director Wine and Exhibitions at William Reed, comments:
"We are thrilled to unveil the World's Best Vineyards 2024, celebrating the finest vineyards across the globe. This annual ranking recognises the unique experiences that these vineyards offer, from stunning landscapes and rich histories to extraordinary restaurants and vineyard tours. The top 50 vineyards exemplify excellence, innovation, and a commitment to quality, guiding wine enthusiasts to explore both hidden gems and renowned estates."
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here Notes to editors: The awards ceremony took place on Monday 4th November 2024
The Top 50 list is compiled from all the nominations by the global academy of voters. The world is split into geographical regions, each headed up by an acknowledged expert as the Academy Chair. Each Academy Chair is responsible for recruiting 36 wine and travel experts. Each member of the Voting Academy must vote for 7 vineyards. There is no pre-determined checklist of criteria or predefined list to choose from – each vote is a nomination for a vineyard experience open to the public that they deem to truly be the best in the world.
About William Reed: William Reed is the leading information source for the food and drink industry and brand owner of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, The World’s 50 Best Bars, The World’s 50 Best Hotels, World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection and World’s Best Bartenders’ Selection. For more information go to
www.william-reed.comAbout Nyetimber:For over 36 years, Nyetimber has had a single aim: crafting exceptional English sparkling wine that rivals the very best in the world. A true pioneer, Nyetimber was the first producer of English sparkling wine to exclusively grow the three celebrated grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Regarded as England's finest sparkling wine, Nyetimber is made from one hundred percent estate-grown grapes. Owner and CEO Eric Heerema works together with Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs and Senior Winemaker Brad Greatrix to produce wine of extraordinary elegance and quality. Cherie Spriggs was named 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' at the International Wine Challenge 2018 – one of the most highly- regarded wine competitions in the world. She remains the only woman as well as the only person outside the Champagne region of France to win this prestigious award. Nyetimber has 11 vineyards spanning 425 hectares in West Sussex, Hampshire, and Kent and is served in some of the world's most renowned locations, including Annabel's, The Savoy, The Ivy, Dinner by Heston, Ritz Carlton Berlin, The Edition Tokyo, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Dubai and many more. Find out more at the Nyetimber Website
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