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.

The Enthusiast 100

Wine Enthusiast Magazine • VOLUME 38, NUMBER 9

CLEAR EYES, FULL CUPS, CAN’T LOSE

SPAIN’S GREAT MATCH 2025

VINITALY. USA 2025

Good Eggs • There’s a caviar pairing out there for everyone.

WHIP IT GOOD • An Indian sparkling cocktail bubbling with personality.

Vignoles • An underrated grape with a mysterious origin story.

GREEK GOD • Traditional sheep’s milk feta pairs funky—in the best way.

PERSEPHONE’S DELIGHT • A fennel-pomegranate salad that’s dressed to impress this winter.

THE WINE WITCH • Nancy Ulloa’s spiritual winemaking is casting a spell on a new audience.

SNIFF TEST • American brandy has come a long way but still faces an uphill battle.

READ BETWEEN THE WINES • Bookstore bars are on the rise nationwide.

MADE IN CHINA • Chinese wine finds its footing in the U.S.—tariffs be damned.

BUBBLY BREAK

PINNACLE • The Best of Year Issue’s Buying Guide highlights some of the most stunning wines we blind-tasted in 2025. Wine Enthusiast reviewers encountered exceptional wines from classic regions like Piedmont and Tuscany, as well as undersung locales like England and Oregon’s Mount Pisgah AVA, scoring 187 wines 95 points or higher. Whether you’re buying a gift or enhancing your own collection, this issue’s Buying Guide has everything you need.

THIS ISN’T YOUR TED TALK • Wine tastings are never about the loudest voice in the room.

The Enthusiast 100 2025 WINE ENTHUSIAST • The best wines of the year, ranked.

A WHOLE MOOD

THE LAKE EFFECT • Under the radar for most Americans, Hungary’s Lake Balaton is a paradise for adventurous wine lovers.

Un Happy HOUR • What the shifting happy-hour landscape says about our drinking culture.

TOP 100 Spirits • The top shelf of everything we tasted this year.

WINE ENTHUSIAST WINE STAR AWARDS

ROBERTA CORRÀ • A visionary global leader reimagining the future of Italian wine.

ALEJANDRO BULGHERONI • With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Bulgheroni operates acclaimed vineyards in many of the world’s most prestigious wine regions.

ED KING III • The King Estate Winery co-founder turned Pinot Gris into an Oregon powerhouse.

RICK TIGNER • The innovative CEO of Jackson Family Wines has been growing their iconic brands for the past 30 years.

FINGER LAKES, NEW YORK • This hotbed of innovation is always raising the bar.

DOURO VALLEY, PORTUGAL • The large, mountainous wine region embarked on its path to greatness in the 1600s.

BAREFOOT WINE • America’s best-selling wine brand is venturing into spaces where wine has never been before.

BODEGAS FAUSTINO • With over 160 years of history, this iconic Rioja estate is always looking to the future.

LUIGI BOSCA • The story of this 125-year-old winery is woven into the entire history of Argentinian wine.

JESSE KATZ • The brilliant winemaker behind Aperture Cellars isn’t slowing down any time soon.

COL D’ORCIA • A forward-looking winery making unprecedented strides in sustainable agriculture.

WINESU • A flourishing business born from a passion for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

XXL • Defying the low-abv trend, the flavored wine brand has leveraged viral success to...