Three Constellation wine brands – Lingua Franca in Oregon, Robert Mondavi Winery in California, and Ruffino in Italy – have claimed seven of the top spots on the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026
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Lingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir 2023
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Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay 2023
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Lingua Franca The Plow Pinot Noir 2023
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Lingua Franca Sisters Chardonnay 2023
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Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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Ruffino Alauda 2021
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Ruffino Romitorio di Santedame 2022
Four Lingua Franca Wines Named to the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026 – the Most Selected from a Single Winery
"Receiving recognition from the top sommeliers of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants for all four of our Lingua Franca wines submitted—each estate grown—is a source of special pride for our winery,” said Larry Stone, co-founder of Lingua Franca. “The experience of these sommelier judges is unsurpassed and their perspective is unimpeachable. For all of us, recognition of world-class quality in our Estate bottlings by this esteemed panel is especially meaningful as a sign of respect and approval from a group we hold in the highest regard.”
Congratulations to our teams with Lingua Franca, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Ruffino for continuing to set the global standard in exceptional winemaking.
About the World Best Sommeliers’ Selection:
- Features 115 wines from 16 countries
- Reflects the diversity of the global wine landscape
- Serves as a trusted benchmark for on-trade professionals worldwide
World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection celebrates outstanding wines as chosen by some of the world’s most respected sommeliers. During the tasting, the sommelier panel evaluated each wine with access to detailed backstories and producer videos. The sommeliers provided tasting notes and food pairings for each wine, before discussing the wine collectively and reaching a consensus on its inclusion in the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026. The selection is brought to you by William Reed, the company behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Vineyards.
Click HERE to view the full 2026 list.