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

MORE THAN A SPARKLING PERSONALITY • Bubbles will always be the most joyful corner of the wine world.

VINI DEL ROERO MASTER CLASS

BURST YOUR BUBBLE • Prosecco is everywhere—and yet still deeply misunderstood.

THE BIRDS AND THE BUZZ • A refreshing, low-proof take on the classic Paloma.

FIZZ AND CHIPS • The perfect sparkling wine pairing for your favorite classic potato chip flavor.

BRING ON THE BIRYANI • This one-dish classic is layered with spice and flavor.

SMITTEN WITH THE MITTEN • The cold-hardy hybrids of Michigan’s Tip of the Mitt AVA are poised for a bright future.

VENI, VIDI, VINO • The ancient Roman origins of sparkling wine reveal that our love for bubbles goes back millennia.

MONK JUSTICE • The Abbey of St. Hilaire deserves way more credit for inventing sparkling wine.

SEKT EDUCATION • The winemakers leading the German sparkling wine renaissance.

SAFETY FIRST

SPARKS FLYING

TOP 40 SPARKLING WINES • Brilliant bubbles from around the world, all under $75.

CAVA DRAMA • The rebellions and recalibrations that have shaken up Catalonian sparkling wine.

BOTTLES TO LOOK FOR

POP & CIRCUM STANCE

The Central Coast BUBBLES BOOM • Four exceptional producers are floating to the top of the region’s sparkling wine scene.

BUYINGGUIDE

STAFF EDITORS

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

TASTING METHODOLOGY AND GOALS

TUSCANY

SICILY

SPAIN

HUNGARY

OREGON

WASHINGTON

BLANCO TEQUILA • Clear, peppery, crisp perfection.

SUPER-SIZE ME • Large-format Champagne bottles are better in every way.