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

ACTS OF SERVICE • Winter is when the wine world’s favorite love language takes center stage.

VENTISQUERO LUNCHEON AT GRAMERCY TAVERN

AN EXPLORATION OF WINES FROM ROMAGNA

Hen Party • Four chicken soups from around the world and how to pair them.

What the Number of Olives in Your Martini Says About You

DOWN TO EARTH • Mezcal and celery give the White Negroni an herbal makeover.

DUCK, DUCK, GAMAY • A duck dish fit for a king (and everyone else).

UNICORN WHISKEY HUNTER • American whiskey has a champion in cult bottler Rare Character.

SWEET FREEDOM

WARMING UP • Let’s start the year off on the right foot—perhaps by the fire with a 100-point bottle of Port, courtesy of The Winter Issue’s Buying Guide. And what better way to embrace the cold than with chilled 97-point bottles of sparkling wine from England or Oregon? Pop a bottle, the great indoors awaits.

CAN WINE SAVE OUR BROKEN ATTENTION SPANS? • Wine has a lot to teach us about being present.

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH 2024 ? • Fresh insights from the Wine Enthusiast Vintage Chart.

Portuguese Soul Food • In a country defined by the ocean, Portugal’s down-home cooking and singular wines keep stormy winters at bay.

And the Oscar Goes To… Wine • Movies are better with a drink, so here are the best wines and cocktails to pair with this year’s top films.

THE new SOUTH • LONG UNDERESTIMATED, THE LANGUEDOC HAS RISEN TO BECOME THE SECRET STAR OF FRENCH WINE TOURISM.

THE SACRED MOUNTAIN WINE OF PAKISTAN • In a country that heavily restricts alcohol, wine remains central to the Kalash people’s rituals and everyday life.

WINE ENTHUSIAST BUYING GUIDE WINTER 2026

STAFF EDITORS

WE ASKED OUR TASTERS: What wine do you reach for when you’re about to get cozy?

TASTING METHODOLOGY AND GOALS

OREGON

NORTHEAST ITALY

ENGLAND

NEW ZEALAND

VODKA • The spirit that adapts to every occasion.

ZIN EVERLASTING • Time traveling with every sip.