Well the 2025 /cyc/ End-of-Season Banquet continues with a review of a spectacular year of /WORLD TOUR WINE/ !!

I started /wtw/ in January as a lark and honestly had no idea I would explore so many interesting and wonderful wines from places I would never think to drink otherwise. It really was an eye-opening experience for me. I do hope that some of you enjoyed the series. I'm going to highlight some of my favorite wines of the year, but first some figures.

> Total number of editions of /wtw/
67

> # of different types
Beer: 17
Orange: 1
Rose: 2
Sparkling: 4
White: 17
Red: 25

> Varietals
Total different varietals: 48
Most common red: Pinot Noir (5) 
Most common white: Chardonnay (4)
Most common beer: Pilsner (3)

> Extremes
Oldest wine: 2006 Elio Grasso Barolo
Youngest wine: 2024 Gancedo Godello
Cheapest wine: $12 Famille Perrin La Vielle Ferme Rouge
Most expensive wine: $275 Krug Grand Cuvee 172eme Edition