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

WE’RE DOWN WITH J.O.P. (YEAH, YOU KNOW ME) • California’s audacity lives on 50 years later, and we need it now more than ever.

PROWEIN 2026 • ProWein is a leading international trade fair for wine and spirits, attracting buyers, media, and other industry professionals from all over the world. The 2026 fair, held from March 15 to 17 in Düsseldorf, Germany, drew approximately 31,000 visitors from 105 countries and 3,400 exhibitors from 63 countries. For three days, the global wine and spirits industry tasted new releases and precious old vintages and mingled in the bustling Messe Düsseldorf convention center.

A LITTLE EXTRA • California wineries don’t only make wine. From tea and pie to chili crisp and bottarga, offerings go far beyond traditional olive oil and vinegar (but those are good too).

WORTH THE SQUEEZE • Bust out the juicer for the bright and earthy Clementine Fizz.

BLACK MAGIC • Pairing wine with black garlic dishes can be revelatory, but it requires a delicate touch.

SUNDAE FUNDAY • A hot fudge sundae never disappoints—here’s how to perfect it.

THE SANDS OF TIME • Northeast of San Francisco in the Contra Costa AVA, sandy pre-Prohibition vineyards persevere among the suburban sprawl.

THE UNSOLVED MYSTERY OF MEXICAN NEBBIOLO • Will we ever know the truth behind Valle de Guadalupe’s signature grape?

WHERE’S THE BEEF? RIGHT NEXT TO THE VINEYARD • Fourth-generation cattle rancher Daniel Sinton relies on his old vines to make it through volatile times.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLANC • Long eclipsed by Chardonnay, California Chenin Blanc is poised for a comeback.

MAKE IT MAKE SENSE • California’s AVAs are poorly mapped and confusing. More clarity would be a win for wine lovers and the industry.

BEFORE THE BOOM • A California vineyard in 1949, when the state’s wine industry remained largely undiscovered outside the U.S. and carried the spirit of the Wild West.

STRAINGHT UP, IPREFER VODKA • I tried some of the best gin martinis in NYC to see if they could convert me.

HELLA GOOD! • Let’s take a dive into Golden State wine. Awash in citrusy sparkling Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills and sultry Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir, the California Issue’s Buying Guide highlights more than 600 bottles from the state, averaging 92 points. Grab a glass, and let these wines transport you to the land of endless summer.

LA ♥ TACOS AND WINE • Quesataco de Birria de Chivo from Tacos y Birria La Unica paired with Adroît 2023 Siletto Estate Trousseau.

The-ULTIMATE LOS ANGELES TACO-and-WINE CRAWL • The six best tacos in LA expertly paired with California wines—all worth sitting in traffic for.

WINEMAKERS WITHOUT BORDERS • The success of Valle de Guadalupeis fueled by vintners who are bridging the Alta-Baja California divide.

VALLE DE GUADALUPE TRAVEL TIPS

WORDS FROM THE WISE • THREE VETERAN WINEMAKERS OFFER A BLUEPRINT FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN CALIFORNIA, SHAPED BY LESSONS FROM THE PAST.

CITY OF ANGELS AND WINE • Among the celebrity haunts, old-school classics, and Michelin-star chasers, an unpretentious wine scene is the real reason to love LA.

There’s GOLD in Them Hills • California winemakers are starting to figure out what to do with their estate-grown truffles.

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