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.

Wine Enthusiast • VOLUME 32, NUMBER 10

EDITORS' LETTER: JACKPOT! • For beverage lovers mindful of budget, today’s wine world offers a vast array of great pours.

WINEMAG.COM: #WEinSonoma

OUT & ABOUT: SIPS AND SNAPS AROUND THE GLOBE

BEST PLACES TO BUY

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: SIMPLE SUP • Make this soup to keep calm and simmer on.

MONTREAL CRAWL • Get an unfiltered taste of the city’s booming natural wine scene.

FLIGHT SCHOOL: GAMAY ALL DAY • Get to know this grape in its French home and beyond.

DESTINATION: SAN DIEGO • Wine lists and estate producers are blossoming in this beer city.

PAIROLOGY: ALMOND JOY • A range of great wines can elevate your snack time.

DRINK LIKE A CHAMP • Considering buying one of those commemorative sports wines? Here’s what’s in the bottle.

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: GINGER SNAPS BACK • A classic pisco cocktail gets a spicy, funky, fizzy makeover from kombucha.

Q&A: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

MEET MOLDOVA • With a longstanding winemaking tradition and ample vineyard acreage, this country is ready for the spotlight.

SIP ’EM IF YOU GOT ’EM • The season is right to explore the world of smoky beers.

VIEWPOINT: BLIND VALUE • For fairness, accuracy and integrity, blind tasting is the only way to go.

20TH ANNIVERSARY WINE ENTHUSIAST WINE STAR AWARDS

TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2019 • Delicious wines for $15 or less.

MIND THE PETALUMA GAP • Home to renowned vineyards and world-class wines, Sonoma’s newest appellation deserves your full attention.

CRÈME DE LA CRÉMANT • Make every occasion sparkle with the affordable range of France’s traditional-method Crémants.

WORTHWHILE WINE TRAVEL • Get the most bang for your buck from these four high-value wine regions.

MARTINBOROUGH’S PINOT PLEASURES • Meet the passionate producers who quietly transformed the tucked-away town of Martinborough, New Zealand, into a Pinot Noir epicenter.

LOCAL FLAVOR • Distillers team up with wineries, coffee roasters and more for bottles with regional flair.

SKIN-CONTACT THANKSGIVING • Shake up the year’s most predictable meal with these unexpected pairings.

PUGLIA • The many faces of Primitivo

The Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide

CAMPANIA

VENETO

PORTUGAL • RED WINES

SPAIN • RED WINES

ENGLAND

ALSACE • GRAND CRU

BORDEAUX

SOUTHWEST FRANCE • WHITE WINES

VIN DE FRANCE

HUNGARY

GEORGIA

NEW ZEALAND

CHILE

CALIFORNIA

WASHINGTON

VIRGINIA

SPIRITS • Flavored vodkas skew savory

BEER • IPAs—can’t stop, won’t stop

LAST DROP: TERROIR FROM AFAR • When Alissa Bica’s wine-tasting trip didn’t go as planned, she brought a far-off bottle back home.