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 Magazine Masthead • VOLUME 36, NUMBER 9

Every Reason to Cheers • This year demanded a little extra sparkle.

Sips and Snaps Around the Globe

Soundbites

But First, Champagne • Our party-starter pairing guide goes snack, sparkle and pop.

Rose Gold • A brief and irreverent history of the Fossier Biscuit, a piece of stale pink bread 350 years in the making.

Biodynamic Bubbles • Around the world, sparkling wine producers are walking their social and environmental talk.

Vidal Blanc • Vintners find vivacity and versatility with what’s become a classic hybrid grape.

Recipe of the Month: Maltese Mode • Blood oranges give this winter tart a radiant hue.

Cocktail of the Month: At Your Service • A cozy hot toddy that has all the boozy bells and whistles.

Bon Voyage

Pairology: Raw Power

Crown or Cork? • Experts weigh in on the right closure for conducting secondary fermentation in sparkling wine production.

First AVA in the USA • Founded as a port town, Augusta AVA holds a special winemaking history.

Toast With the Most • Bubbles have abounded in this issue, and you wouldn’t be wrong to think we tasted a good number of sparklers for it, a couple of which show up in our Top 5 Cellar Selections. On this page, you’ll also find some wines to discover in Hidden Gems and five that our editors have flagged for special notice of those WE tasted for this issue.

Spirited: Leave Tequila Alone • When it comes to pushing agave’s limits, how far is too far?

Viewpoint: Just Like Wine, We All Need to Breathe • Take a cue from bottled-up bottles and give yourself a moment to unwind.

The Enthusiast 100 2023 • Energize your drinking with the most exciting wines of the year.

The Other Bordeaux • Long known for its red wine reputation, the future of this historic region may lie in its whites.

The Future Isn't Fortified • In Jerez, after decades of declining Sherry popularity, radical change is coming.

Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits 2023 • Sit up, take notice—these are the most exciting spirits of the year.

New York Sparkles Past, Present and Future • This historic style may be the key to NY’s wine future.

Top 50 Beers 2023 • This year’s list incorporates the best in both innovation and tradition.

Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards

Wine Star Award: Lifetime Achievement Award • During a decades-long tenure at E. & J. Gallo Winery, Joseph E. Gallo calmly charted a course for the world’s largest wine producer.

Wine Star Award: Person of the Year • John Sutton, CEO of The Wine Group, is a leader in creating quality wines at accessible price points.

Wine Star Award: American Wine Legend • Carolyn Wente’s lifelong leadership as a woman in a male-dominated industry, faith in her family business and strength during difficult times makes her a true wine industry legend.

Wine Star Award: Winemaker of the Year • In the world of wine, few stories are as captivating as that of Alessio Planeta and his influential positioning of Sicilian wine on the global stage.

Wine Star Award: Wine Executive of the Year • Christian Wylie is a champion of Uruguayan wines and brings passion and enthusiasm with him everywhere he goes.

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