The Enthusiast 100 of 2011 Wines of the year Is a “must have” guide for any wine lover .

This year, Wine Enthusiast’s tasting panel reviewed more than 16,000 wines. They  previously published their list of Top 100 Best Buys and Top 100 Cellar Selections, now  – The Enthusiast 100.

To arrive at this list they  looked  at many factors, including rating, price, drinkability and uniqueness. Then they  factored in  availability, diversity and subjectivity.

Within the constraints of what was tasted during the past 12 months, they  tried  to include wines made in different regions from various grape varieties and in different styles. The end result? A list of 100 wines that any wine lover  be happy to drink at anytime.

This year wine enthusiast tasted a  total of 16,000 wines to come up with The Enthusiast 100 !. The Top 100 consists of the following :

  • Dry Red Wines: 68
  • Dry White Wines: 27
  • Average Rating: 93.4
  • Average Price: $39.79
  • Top Three Countries: United States (30 wines), France (20 wines), Italy (17wines)

The Enthusiast 100 is a great way to begin when looking for that special Holiday Gift http://buyingguide.winemag.com/toplists/2011/wines/30