The Worlds best Vineyards 50-100

The unveiling of the first half of The World's Best 50 Vineyards (51-100) has been a genuine head-scratcher. And it may have enormous brand damage . It's utterly bewildering to see producers like Moët and other enormous, industrially-focused vineyards with potentially unsustainable methods ranked above trailblazers like Occhipinti.

I had assumed ( Mistakenly , what do they say about assumption being the mother of all fuck ups ) this list would adhere to the same high standards as 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants,' which champions sustainability, quality, and a commitment to natural and biodynamic food and wine practices. Instead, this vineyard ranking appears disconnected from reality . The parameters for selection are completely unclear, leading to the unfortunate impression that these names were simply drawn out of a hat , or whomever may appear the most likely for their next sponsorship deals.. The final Top 50 remains to be published.