A wine doesn’t reach 6 stars just by being good. It must also deliver far more quality than its price category suggests. Below is an overview of ten recent bottles that achieved the maximum star rating in Flaskehalsen’s reviews.
Bibi Graetz – Soffocone di Vincigliata 2024
Price category: High 6 stars – 97 points
When Tuscany truly shows its character, something close to magic can happen. This wine combines power, depth and purity in a way that makes it one of the most memorable Tuscan glasses in a long time.
Martín Códax – Albariño 2024
Price category: Medium 6 stars – 95 points
A bright freshness gives the wine a crisp acidity that, together with its fruit‑driven depth, results in a bottle that tastes superb as a relaxed, anytime glass.
Sherwood Estate – Stoney Range Riesling 2024
Price category: Medium 6 stars – 95 points
This Riesling from the Waipara area is absolutely fantastic. You get classic, authentic Riesling character at a price point that is far beyond what you’d normally expect.
Markowitsch – Grüner Veltliner 2025
Price category: Low 6 stars – 95 points
Freshness, firmness and purity meet in an expression that impresses not only on its own terms, but also in relation to the wine’s very modest price category.
Stéphane Brocard – Closerie des Alisiers Vézelay 2022
Price category: Medium 6 stars – 95 points
The expression is clean, the structure chalky and precise, and the wine shows Vézelay at its most focused and elegant. A white Burgundy that delivers far above its price level.
Lothian of Elgin – Pinot Noir 2022
Price category: Medium 6 stars – 95 points
The firm structure, the pure fruit and the cool energy make this Pinot Noir highly convincing.
Xavier Vignon – Côtes du Rhône 2023
Price category: Low 6 stars – 94 points
An insanely good buy that not only suits most everyday dishes, but also elevates them into weekend or celebration territory.
La Campagne – Pinot Noir Rosé 2025
Price category: Low 6 stars – 94 points
A super‑tasty, fruity and juicy Pinot Noir rosé, nicely rounded without becoming soft or candy‑like.
Domaine des Loges – Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Price category: Low 6 stars – 94 points
Excellent Loire Sauvignon for the price. All the SBL vibes, freshness and green spring‑grass character it should have.
Tenute Neirano – Tirteo Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2024
Price category: Low 6 stars – 94 points
Barbera at its most charming: fresh, fruity and irresistibly drinkable.
