Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Wine Enthusiast Magazine is one of the most respected and quoted authorities in the world of wine and spirits. We feature the hottest trends in everything related to wine. Our seasoned editors do the work for you, with over 700 expert ratings and reviews in each issue. Plus, in-depth features on all aspects of cocktails, spirits, beer, inventive wine and food pairings, trendy recipes, savvy travel features, and more.

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PEACE AND PINOT • The healing power of place.

Out & About • SIPS AND SNAPS AROUND THE GLOBE

GRAPES THAT WISH THEY WERE PINOT • If you like Burgundy’s top red varietal, you might enjoy these.

NOT ALL CHAMPAGNE IS BUBBLY • Coteaux Champenois, the nearly forgotten still style, is finding its way onto wine lists.

BEST BOURGUIGNON • This hearty one-pot French cuisine classic is comfort on a plate.

THE GOLDEN CHILD

VARIETY AS THE SPICE OF LIFE • Native, hybrid and vinifera grapes all thrive in the sprawling tri-state Lake Erie AVA.

Chardonel • You can probably guess at least one of the parents of this hardy hybrid.

IMPROVISATION AND PERSISTENCE • Kobayashi’s wines are something else.

ANCHORS AWAY • The future of “Steam Beer” may be in doubt—long live California Common.

BY A NOSE • The Kentucky Derby’s official cocktail is off to the Big Easy.

Why I Should Be God-King Leader of Your Pinot Cult

WINE THIEF • You follow a winemaker down a long, barrel-lined corridor in a barely lit, dank cave—stemware in hand. They remove the bung, dip one of these into the barrel and slip some of the evolving wine into your glass for a “stolen” sip.

MAKE WINE NOT WAR • Winemaker Eddie Chami is redefining the Lebanese wine narrative.

STARTED OUT ON BURGUNDY

WHY CAB IS THE WORST FIRST GRAPE • Down with the king.

What Makes Pinot Noir… • From fresh and fruity to deep and broody—this noble grape wears many crowns.

HEMEL-EN-AARDE, SOUTH AFRICA • A slice of wine heaven on Earth.

GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA • The home of one of Oz’s most expensive bottlings.

SOUTHERN OREGON • Look beyond Willamette to discover some of the region’s most surprisingly rewarding Pinots.

SPÄTBURGUNDER IS GERMAN FOR • The country’s most planted red wine grape is finally being recognized.

20 Years After SIDEWAYS • The film’s director Alexander Payne isn’t sorry for what he did to Merlot.

TOP FLOR • Winemakers are utilizing the art and science of film-forming yeast to culture diverse wine styles.

Japan BEST-KEPT SECRET • In its home country shochu outsells sake—so why are most Americans just beginning to discover it?

BUYING GUIDE

VINTAGE ADVANTAGES • Outstanding releases for Pinot-lovers around the world

The Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide

OREGON

CALIFORNIA

BURGUNDY

AUSTRIA

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

SOUTH AFRICA

VERMOUTH • The spirit is like a cocktail in a bottle.

MAKING A WINE DOCUMENTARY BROUGHT ME CLOSER TO • Artist and filmmaker Jim Hodgson on how Paul Wagner made him drink it.