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 33, NUMBER 4

EDITORS' LETTER: HERE COMES THE SUN • California wine is a beacon of light for wine lovers seeking diversity, value and terroir.

WINEMAG.COM: GOING BACK TO CALI • In relatively short time, California wine has risen to rival Old World regions with thousands of years of vinification history. But there’s even more happening in the Golden State than you may know. Continue your exploration of North America’s most famous wine-producing state.

OUT & ABOUT: SIPS AND SNAPS AROUND THE GLOBE

NAPA AND SONOMA OUTSIDE THE VINES • In our California issue, we explore vineyards and cellars throughout the state that provide some of the country’s most alluring wine. But producers in Napa and Sonoma have easy access to another captivating aspect of the West Coast: outdoor adventure. Turn the page for their favorite spots to walk, hike or bike ride.

PAIROLOGY: MEET CUKE

ROSÉ REMIX • These American wines highlight hybrid grape varieties.

CALI GAMAY, ALL DAY • This bright grape is on the rise in Santa Barbara County.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: PRAWN STAR • As personal chef to athlete Dwyane Wade and his superstar wife, actress Gabrielle Union, Richard Ingraham of ChefRLI, a private chef network, creates nutritious meals that never skimp on flavor. Here, he shares an easy way to revamp a familiar appetizer: Make it from scratch. If you’re used to shrimp cocktail made from precooked shrimp and bottled sauce, this recipe will be a revelation.

GIN CITY • These Los Angeles distillers take a metropolitan approach to terroir.

GRAPE ON THE GO: SÉMILLON’S SENSATIONS • This versatile white grape shows its many sides around the world.

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: PINK POWER UP • This extraordinarily nice cocktail doubles down on the rosé.

Q&A: A STITCH IN WINE WITH NICOLE MILLER • Fashion icon Nicole Miller is known for designing clothes that emphasize elegance and luxury, with a dash of punk-rock rebellion. Last year, she brought those same sensibilities to a different industry: wine. Here, we check in with the style matriarch to discuss her collaboration with Bordeaux’s famed Château Auguste, and how the worlds of fashion and wine pair as well as lobster tails and a chilled glass of her rosé.

BLUSH WITH GREATNESS • In the world of rosé, France undoubtedly continues to dominate. And it’s no wonder why: Made from an array of grapes and available in a range of hues, the country’s flushed bottlings have something to offer for nearly every taste. Read on for an abbreviated guide to its most prominent pink wine styles and the French regions that craft them.

BREWERS SWEAT THE DETAILS • To court increasingly active drinkers, breweries craft electrolyte-packed beers aimed to help refuel.

VIEWPOINT: CRAZY FOR CAB (FRANC) • Could Cabernet Franc be Napa Valley’s next best grape?

THE TEMECULA VALLEY'S QUALITY QUEST • These are the wineries to watch from this Southern California region.

THE SECRET LIFE OF MOON MOUNTAIN • Vineyards in this high-elevation Sonoma County appellation provide that special something for top-notch wines.

NEW NAMES IN OLD SANTA CRUZ • From the mountaintops to downtown, this stunning region is defined by its local characters.

ARGENTINA GETS FRESH • Wines emphasizing elegance, tension, natural...