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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Letter from the Publisher: The Long Haul • Resolving to protect the elements that nourish us.

Out & About • SIPS AND SNAPS AROUND THE GLOBE

Fizz Ed • From Ranch Waters to gin and tonics, bubbly water is a key ingredient—some might argue the key ingredient.

The Quest for Clear Ice • How blemish-free blocks became de rigueur in craft cocktails.

Cocktail of the Month: Snow Fortified • There’s a chance this might be the most sophisticated take on a nostalgic summertime treat you make this winter.

Shipping Wine Like It's 1809 • The sustainable sail-freight movement may look old school, but it’s very much a forward-looking enterprise.

Pairology: Green Day

Recipe of the Month: Cold Comfort • Embrace winter with Japan’s regal shaved-ice treat.

Welcome to the Dahlonega Plateau AVA • Growing goes beyond peaches and pecans in this Georgia wine region.

Grape on the Go: Malvasia Bianca • An ancient grape shows a promising future.

Are Worms the Answer to Wastewater? • Mimicking nature, reclamation systems aim to close the loop.

Full Circle Farming • A growing number of breweries are cycling their spent grains into aquaculture.

The Wines of Lago di Bolsena, Revitalized • Modern producers give fresh life to the vines and wines of this ancient Italian region.

Fierce Flights • We blind taste a lot of wine. Like, so much (see below). This issue, we’re spotlighting the top-rated wines across three categories: five that will give you the most bang for your buck; five you’ll want to hang onto a few years; and five that are out of the ordinary but well worth trying.

Wine and Whiskey Don't Always Mix • Maybe that bourbon was already “finished” before it hit the Cabernet barrel.

Sounbites • Let’s get the conversation started.

Viewpoint: Eureka Moment • If you don’t know if you’ve had your aha-wine or not yet, you haven’t.

These Roots Run Deep • Oregon’s deep roots coalition is asking fellow winemakers to turn their irrigation spigots off in the name of conservation and quality—many are heeding the call.

Rivers at the Edge • Waterways can nourish or destroy acres of vineyards, and there has never been a more urgent need to find the balance between viticulture and nature.

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc Rising • Discover Casablanca and Leyda—two cool, coastal Chilean regions fed by the Humboldt current where sustainable and organic practices yield vibrant wines.

Lake Michigan's Wine Wave • A viticultural awakening in Northern Michigan is attracting attention to the Great Lakes. A few notable local winemakers tell us where to make a splash.

The Merroir of Gin • Distillers are drawing inspiration from the briny, savory flavors of the ocean.

Shell Shocked: Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Consider the Oyster • For the oyster enthusiast, eating them is a delicious environmental imperative.

2023 Vintage Chart

Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide

Portugal and Spain

The Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide

Spain

Irish Whiskey • It’s a tradition to top whiskey with H20.

Cold IPAs • Brewers make it clean, crisp and hoppy.

Last Drop: Slowly But Surely • Wine writer Janice Williams reflects on...