The 20 Best Wines In The World, According To Wine Spectator

In 2014, they reviewed about 18,000 new wines and narrowed their list down to a manageable 100 they deemed the most "thought-provoking."

This year, the winner was surprising. Instead of the usual French or California bordeaux or chardonnay, the winning wine was a vintage port from Portugal - highly unexpected.

The ranking spans 14 countries (including the US) with an average price point of $47 (lower than last year's $51).

Below are the 20 best wines of 2014, according to Wine Spectator, based on quality, value, availability, and "x-factor."

1. Dow Vintage Port ($82)

2. Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale Carnivale of Love ($75)

3. Prats & Symington Douro Chryseia ($55)

4. Quinta do Vale Meão Douro ($76)

5. Leeuwin Chardonnay Margaret River Art Series ($89)

6. Castello di Ama Chianti Classico San Lorenzo Gran Selezione ($52)

7. Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape ($135)

8. Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills ($40)

9. Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor ($125)

10. Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien ($165)

11. Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains ($60)

12. Château Guiraud Sauternes ($50)

13. Fonseca Vintage Port ($116)

14. Fontodi Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello ($120)

15. Bedrock The Bedrock Heritage Sonoma Valley ($42)

16. Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella's Garden ($69)

17. Soter Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District Mineral Springs Ranch ($60)

18. Château Doisy-Védrines Barsac ($35)

19. Luca Malbec Uco Valley ($32)

20. Peter Michael Chardonnay Knights Valley Ma Belle-Fille ($90)

You can view the full list of 100 wines at Wine Spectator.