Wine Spectator - TOP 100 Wines of 2006
(di colore rosso i vini italiani)

1 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2001  (97 score - $70)
2 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Washington 2003 95 $85
3 Château Léoville Barton St.-Julien 2003 98 $75
4 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2003 96 $47
5 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2003 97 $70
6 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2003 97 $45
7 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004 96 $38
8 Kongsgaard Chardonnay Napa Valley 2003 97 $75
9 Brancaia Toscana Il Blu 2004 96 $70
10 Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella's Garden 2004 95 $50
11 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 96 $80
12 Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino 2001 97 $70
13 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2003 96 $65
14 Château Guiraud Sauternes 2003 95 $45
15 Shea Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Shea Vineyard Estate 2004 95 $38
16 Langmeil Shiraz Barossa Valley Valley Floor 2004 94 $23
17 Château Léoville Poyferré St.-Julien 2003 95 $65
18 Quinta do Vale Meão Douro 2004 97 $60
19 Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Boisrenard 2003 97 $75
20 Shafer Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros Red Shoulder Ranch 2004 94 $43
21 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Klopp Ranch Méthode à l'Ancienne 2003 95 $48
22 Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2003 94 $70
23 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 2001 96 $90
24 Viña Almaviva Puente Alto 2003 95 $75
25 Spring Valley Uriah Walla Walla Valley 2003 94 $40
26 Krug Brut Champagne 1995 98 $224
27 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo 2001 94 $60
28 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou St.-Julien 2003 97 $125
29 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Arcus Estate 2003 95 $75
30 Aubert Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lauren 2004 96 $70
31 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004 94 $45
32 Pio Cesare Barolo 2001 94 $70
33 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac 2003 95 $80
34 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Mendoza Alta 2003 94 $45
35 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Graacher Himmelreich 2004 94 $38
36 The Hess Collection Chardonnay Napa Valley 2004 93 $20
37 Matua Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Paretai Estate Series 2005 93 $17
38 Torbreck The Struie Barossa Valley 2004 94 $50
39 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac 2003 94 $60
40 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2006 92 $17
41 Duval-Leroy Brut Champagne NV 93 $35
42 Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fumé 2004 94 $50
43 Yangarra Estate Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre McLaren Vale Cadenzia 2004 93 $25
44 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Colchagua Valley 2003 94 $65
45 Tenuta Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno 2004 95 $85
46 The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos Red Label 2000 93 $32
47 Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva Old Vines 2004 93 $35
48 Pirramimma Shiraz McLaren Vale 2003 92 $23
49 Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Nuthouse 2003 93 $45
50 Alban Syrah Edna Valley Reva 2004 94 $74
51 Domaine Alfred Pinot Noir Edna Valley Chamisal Vineyards 2004 93 $28
52 Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Alsace 2004 92 $19
53 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills Botella 2004 93 $30
54 Mueller Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Emily's Cuvée 2003 93 $38
55 Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Duero Crianza 2003 93 $30
56 Bodegas LAN Rioja Edición Limitada 2003 94 $45
57 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Canary Hill Vineyard 2004 93 $45
58 Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan 2003 93 $55
59 Loring Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Rosella's Vineyard 2004 93 $48
60 Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Garys' Vineyard 2004 94 $45
61 Fattoria Petrolo Toscana Torrione 2004 93 $38
62 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Columbia Valley Canoe Ridge Estate 2004 92 $20
63 Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux 2003 92 $38
64 Jacob's Creek Shiraz South Australia Reserve 2003 91 $13
65 Greg Norman Estates Cabernet-Merlot Limestone Coast 2003 91 $15
66 Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 2005 90 $12
67 Bodegas Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja Tres Picos 2004 90 $12
68 Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale-Langhorne Creek-Padthaway The Boxer 2005 91 $20
69 Churchill Douro Churchill Estates 2004 90 $15
70 Penfolds Shiraz Barossa Valley RWT 2003 94 $75
71 Lemelson Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Thea's Selection 2004 92 $32
72 Sbragia Family Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley Home Ranch 2004 92 $25
73 Branson Coach House Shiraz Barossa Valley Coach House Block Rare Single Vineyard 2004 95 $100
74 Jean-Louis Chave Sélection Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur 2004 91 $20
75 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle 2003 96 $155
76 Terredora di Paolo Falanghina Irpinia 2004 90 $15
77 Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2005 90 $18
78 Achával-Ferrer Finca Altamira Mendoza 2004 95 $112
79 Johannishof Riesling Kabinett Rheingau Johannisberg V 2004 93 $17
80 Benton-Lane Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2004 90 $22
81 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003 90 $22
82 Mommessin Clos de Tart 2003 95 $200
83 Perrin & Fils Vacqueyras Les Christins 2004 92 $22
84 Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2003 91 $22
85 Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier Victoria 2004 91 $19
86 Bodegas y Viñedos O. Fournier Alfa Crux Uco Valley 2002 93 $42
87 Domaine du Gros Noré Bandol 2003 91 $26
88 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays 2003 94 $115
89 Celler Laurona Montsant 2003 91 $25
90 de Trafford Shiraz Stellenbosch 2003 94 $65
91 Château Gigault Premières Côtes de Blaye Cuvée Viva 2003 91 $14
92 Bodega Renacer Malbec Mendoza Punto Final Reserva 2004 91 $18
93 Bodega Colomé Calchaquí Valley 2004 91 $25
94 Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Qualitätswein Trocken Kamptal Kamptaler Terrassen 2004 91 $21
95 Shaw & Smith Chardonnay Adelaide Hills M3 Vineyard 2004 93 $29
96 Craggy Range Pinot Noir Martinborough Te Muna Road Vineyard 2004 93 $40
97 Symington Family Douro Altano Reserva 2003 91 $18
98 François Chidaine Montlouis Sur Loire Les Choisilles 2004 93 $30
99 Matetic Syrah San Antonio EQ 2004 91 $25
100 M. Chapoutier St.-Joseph Les Granits 2003 93 $65