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The Best-Selling Napa Valley Wines of 2023

California Wine Section at Wally's

Napa Valley offers some of the best wine options for every special occasion. Whether you need a collectible bottle for a gift, or a pairing for a holiday meal, this is a great area to look.

This iconic wine region is famous around the world for its incredible offerings. And from the high-end to the everyday, Wally's customers have loved a range of wines from this favorite California region.

We’ve compiled a list of our most popular Napa Valley wines in 2023. You'll find both affordable bottles and luxury cellar additions — a great snapshot of Napa's variety.

So if you’re looking for a fantastic wine this season, take some inspiration from these Napa Valley picks. Our customers loved them this year, and there's a good chance you will too.

Top 10 Best-Selling Napa Valley Wines at Wally’s

10.) 2018 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley $75 

2018 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon

Our customers love this beautiful wine with intense aromas of blueberries and chocolate, enveloped with notes of chile and leather. Wine Enthusiast loved it too, saying: “Thick, rich and intensely structured, it possesses a mineral-like earthiness of crushed rock and enduring structure.” 

Get 2018 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL ($75)

9.) 2016 Million Dollar Wine Red Blend, Napa Valley 

2016 Million Dollar Wine Red Blend

This boutique wine made a splash with our customers this year, impressing them with its full-body, polished tannins, and beautiful notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. It’s a perfect example of well-made Napa Valley wine, and pairs wonderfully with rich meat and cheese based dishes.

Get Get 2016 Million Dollar Wine Red Cuvee Napa Valley 750mL ($55) 

8.) 2019 Shafer TD-9 Red Blend

2019 Shafer TD-9 Red Blend

Ripe tannins and summer berries offer a delicious experience in this classic Napa Valley wine. Critic Jeb Dunnuck called it “an incredible value” while Wine Advocate raved: “Full-bodied, juicy and plush in the mouth, it has a lively line and a wonderfully pure, fruity finish.” 

Get 2019 Shafer TD-9 Red Blend 750mL ($70) 

7.) 2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve

2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve

When you say "Georges de Latour Private Reserve," wine enthusiasts recognize an icon. Whether you've been lucky enough to enjoy it or have heard the legends, this is a must for anyone who enjoys fine wine. This vintage was James Suckling's #1 Wine last year, and Jeb Dunnuck said it was "just about pure perfection." Our customers just couldn’t get enough of this wine. With beautiful notes of black cherries, cassis, and baking spice, we think you’ll love this bottle too.

Get 2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve 750mL ($129)

6.) 2019 Quintessa

2019 Quintessa

Quintessa is a Napa Valley icon, known for making beautiful wines through and through. This incredible vintage received 100 points from Wine Enthusiast: “This is a winemaker's master class in blending and understanding of a long-standing site.” Our customers love how it’s nuanced, complex, and offers smooth, velvety tannins. The bottle drinks well now but will age in the cellar for decades to come.

Get 2019 Quintessa 750mL ($260)

5.) 2019 Michel Rolland 'MR' Red, Napa Valley

2019 Michel Rolland 'MR' Red, Napa Valley

Our most discerning customers know that this wine is an incredible gem. It’s made by the legendary Michel Rolland, famous winemaker for Ornellaia, Screaming Eagle, Harlan, and many more. His skillful masterpiece from Napa Valley represents some of the finest wine you can get from the region.

Get 2019 Michel Rolland 'MR' Red, Napa Valley 750mL ($150)

4.) Overture by Opus One

Overture by Opus One

This bottle offers the high quality and expressiveness of acclaimed winery Opus One, at a more approachable price point. In a rave review, Decanter said: “This is a fine, fruity and extremely likable second wine from Opus. It has good construction on the palate with blackcurrants, Morello cherries and soft wood spicing with concentration and drive.” Our customers were big fans and made this one of our top Napa Valley wines of the year.

Get Overture By Opus One 750mL ($155)

3.) 2021 Far Niente Chardonnay

2021 Far Niente Chardonnay

This bright and lively bottle was so popular we couldn’t keep it in stock, and we’re now offering the 2022 vintage. Both years have been drinking beautifully. Customers love the rich aromatics, fresh citrus, and ripe melon and pear notes. It’s an enchanting white wine to drink with special meals or when hosting a party.

Get 2022 Far Niente Chardonnay 750mL ($75)

2.) 2019 Opus One

2019 Opus One

This world-famous wine represents the epitome of meticulous winemaking. Wine lovers across the board enjoy the incredible power and finesse you can taste in every sip. In his 99-point review, Robert Parker said: “Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note… a truly magnificent Opus One.”

Get 2019 Opus One 750mL ($425)

1.) 2018 RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2018 RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

This wine has unquestionably been the shining star from Napa Valley this year. Customers love its easy drinking nature, with beautiful notes of dark fruit and a long finish. The Tasting Panel said that with its “supple tannins and a gentle fruit character, it certainly overdelivers for the price.” It's a delicious choice for hearty dinners or casual sipping.While the 2018 vintage is nearly gone, the 2022 vintage is drinking just as beautifully. 

2022 RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 750mL ($30) 

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