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JAPAN’S CHATEAU MERICAN MARIKO IS THE ONLY ASIAN WINERY NAMED 50 BEST VINEYARDS 2023
By Susan Lewis
28-7-2023
Source: Château Mercian Mariko
Japan’s Château Mercian Marikos the only winery in Asia to have made to the World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2023.
At 38th place, Château Mercian Mariko is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.
Australasia has four vineyards having made to top 50 this year, New Zealand's vineyard Rippon in Central Otago is named the best in Australasia, coming in at 11th worldwide.
Coming in at 17th place is Australia’s d'Arenberg, which is one of the oldest family-run wineries in McLaren Vale – you might recognise it from seeing photos of its seriously cool 'cube' building among the certified organic and biodynamic vines.
In 26th spot is Henschke in Keyneton, which is 155 years old and home to some of the Australia’s oldest vineyards that produce excellent Shiraz and Rieslings.
Penfolds Magill Estate came in at 44th spot. The judges said Penfolds is a “giant of Australian wine” and a pioneer of fine New World reds.
The vineyard named the best in the world is Catena Zapata, in Mendoza, Argentina; second is Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal in Rioja, Spain; and third is Vik in Cachapoal Valley, Chile.
A prestigious annual list spanning five continents, the World’s 50 Best Vineyards crowns amazing vineyard experiences. The judges were looking for the best places to drink top wines.
The full list of World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2023:
1. Catena Zapata, Argentina
Best known for: Malbec wine
2. Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Spain
Best known for: Rioja wine
3. VIK, Chile
Best known for: La Piu Belle wines and champagne
4. Creation, South Africa
Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Pinot Noir, and full-bodied Merlot.
5. Château Smith Haut Lafitte, France
Best known for: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
6. Bodega Garzón, Uruguay
Best known for: Balasto 2018, Tannat, Spanish Albariño white wine
7. Montes, Chile
Best known for: Alpha M cuvée, Syrah
8. Schloss Johannisberg, Germany
Best known for: Riesling
9. Bodegas Salentein, Argentina
Best known for: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc
10. El Enemigo Wines, Argentina
Best known for: Cabernet Franc, Malbec
11. Rippon, New Zealand
Best known for: Pinot Noir
12. Weingut Dr. Loosen, Germany
Best known for: Reisling, Pinot Noir
13. Finca Victoria – Durigutti Family Winemakers, Argentina
Best known for: Malbec, vegan wine
14. Domäne Wachau, Austria
Best known for: Single vineyard wines, rosé
15. Quinta do Crasto, Portugal
Best known for: Douro wine, Porto wine and olive oil
16. Quinta do Noval, Portugal
Best known for: Port wine and Douro wine
17. d’Arenberg, Australia
Best known for: Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet
18. Château d’Yquem, France
Best known for: Sweet wine
19. Château Pape Clément, France
Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
20. Jordan Vineyard & Winery, US
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay
21. González Byass – Bodegas Tio Pepe, Spain
Best Best known for: Sherry, Vermouth, Brandies de Jerez
22. Maison Ruinart, France
Best Best known for: Champagne
23. Champagne Bollinger, France
Best Best known for: Champagne, Pinot Noir, Rosé
24. Bodega Colomé, Argentina
Best est known for: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Merlot Petit Verdot, Torrontés, Malbec and Bonarda
25. Viñedos de Alcohuaz, Chile
Best Best known for: Syrah, Malbec
26. Henschke, Australia
Best est known for: Shiraz, Reisling
27. Abadía Retuerta, Spain
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
28. Brooks Wine, US
Best Best known for: Riesling, Pinot Noir
29. Ceretto, Italy
Best Best known for: Barolo and Barbaresco wines
30. Bodega Bouza, Uruguay
Best Best known for: Tempranillo, Merlot, Chardonnay, Albariño
31. Champagne Billecart-Salmon, France
Best Best known for: Champagne, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
32. Klein Constantia Winery, South Africa
Best known for: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling
33. Château Pichon Baron, France
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon
34. Château de Beaucastel, France
Best Best known for: Red Châteauneuf du Pape wine, cuvée, Grenache
35. Szepsy Winery, Hungary
Best Best known for: Aszú
36. Delaire Graff Estate, South Africa
Best est known for: Bordeaux, Chardonnay, dessert wine, rosé
37. Viña Casas del Bosque, Chile
Best Best known for: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah
38. Château Mercian Mariko Winery, Japan
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc
39. Clos Apalta, Chile
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère
40. Graham’s Port Lodge, Portugal
Best Best known for: Tawny and aged port wine
41. Château Kefraya, Lebanon
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Carménère, Marselan, arak
42. Quinta do Seixo (Sandeman), Portugal
Best Best known for: Port wine
43. Viu Manent, Chile
Best Best known for: Chilean Malbec, and Carménère
44. Penfolds Magill Estate, Australia
Best Best known for: Shiraz
45. Disznókő, Hungary
Best Best known for: Tokaji Aszú
46. Veuve Clicquot, France
Best Best known for: Champagne
47. Château Mukhrani, Georgia
Best Best known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Saperavi and Alexandrouli for red wines and Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane for the whites
48. Bodega Diamandes, Argentina
Best est known for: Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay
49. Bodegas Muga, Spain
Best est known for: Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano
50. Viña Errázuriz, Chile
est known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Las Pizarras
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