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Top 10 Lists for Wines, Spirits and Beers

With so many wines, spirits and beers to choose from, it can be nearly impossible to figure out which would be the best for different meals and occasions. Our Top 10 Lists page provides quick access to our best selections in each category of enjoyable drinking.

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CREAM OF THE CROP
Top 10 Cocktails

Crafted cocktails are all the rage now. Check out our top ten list for the best artisanal libations from bars all over the U.S. Even try making them yourself, with a recipe included for each drink.
Top 10 Cocktails List from Gayot

Enjoy wines under the sun, with our Top 10 Summer Wines
SIP IN THE SUN
Top 10 Summer Wines

Nothing beats a chilled glass of wine on a sticky summer day. Our selections of the best summer vinos include reds, sparkling, an icewine, and even a blend of nine different varietals.

HOT DAY, COLD BEER
Top 10 Summer Beers

Hot summer days are the ideal time for cracking open a refreshing, ice-cold beer, and the market is flooded with seasonal specialties, such as pilsners and pale ales.
Our Top 10 Summer Beers are the perfect summertime brews, so enjoy a cold one.

Fire up the grill and find the best BBQ wine pairings with our list of the Top 10 Barbecue Wines
BBQ PAIRINGS
Top 10 Barbecue Wines

Check out our guide to the best wines to pair with juicy steaks, smoky grilled chicken, and other BBQ fare. These wines are the perfect companions to any summertime barbecue.

WINE ON A BUDGET
Top 10 Wines Under $10

These wines may be cheap, but they're generous on taste. Check out our top picks for wine lovers on a budget or those who love a good deal.
You can afford multiple bottles of our Top 10 Wines Under Ten Dollars

Top 10 Value Wines
WORTHWHILE WINES
Top 10 Value Wines

The best value wines are not necessarily the cheapest—we've chosen wines that display superior taste and complexity for their price range, giving you the biggest bang for your buck.


Top 10 Lists

Wines
Gifts

Grapes on a vine
Champagne/Sparkling
Top 10 Great Rosé Champagnes
Beers


Top 10 Fall Beers

Spirits
Travel/Hotels

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TOP 10 VODKAS

Vodka may come from the Russian word for water, but as our top ten list shows, this popular spirit is now made and enjoyed all around the world.

TOP 10 VALUE WINES

Whether it's Merlot, Cabernet or Viognier that pleases your palate, our list of Top 10 Value Wines will help you find the best bottle for your buck.