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

NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH • Elevation takes your perspective to new heights.

SIPS AND SNAPS AROUND THE GLOBE • Every year, the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards honors individuals and companies that have significantly contributed to the success of the wine and spirits industry. Despite a historic winter storm, the 26th annual Wine Star Awards gala turned up the heat, with hundreds of wine industry leaders gathering to celebrate at The Glasshouse in NYC. Held on January 26th, the black-tie event buzzed with excitement as glasses clinked, photos weresnapped, andthe 2025 Wine Star Award winners earned their rightful flowers.

Gin & Tropic • Distilled with a wide range of botanicals, these gins channel beachy vibes.

P-L-A-N-T-A-I-N-S • This banana-bread-accented Old Fashioned is strong with a sweet side.

BEST OF THE WURST • How to link German sausages and wine.

MAC AND SKIS • A comfort-food classic with an Alpine twist.

ABOVE THE FOG • Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA is the high-altitude hidden gem of Sonoma County.

SUCH GRAPE HEIGHTS • 6 iconic high-altitude vineyards around the world and why they rise above.

MOONSTRUCK • Moon Mountain is producing dreamy Cabernets up in the clouds between Sonoma and Napa.

PONDER THE VOLCANO • A journey to Alberto Graci’s untamed, experimental vineyard at the top of Mount Etna.

WINE FOR MOTHER EARTH • Quebrada de Humahuaca winemakers are honoring the land at 10,000 feet above sea level.

HIGH STANDARDS • The April 2026 Buying Guide is a celebration of all things high altitude. From alpine Sauvignon Blancs of Alto Adige to vibrant Pinot Noirs of Mendocino Ridge, the selections here prove that high-elevation winemaking is worth the extra effort. Highlights include a “commanding” 98-point Syrah from Côte-Rôtie and a “spicy” 91-point Garnacha from Argentina’s Salta region, home to some of the highest vineyards in the world.

THE JURASSIC PARK OF WINE • How to fortify yourself in Madeira, one of the most beautiful and endangered wine regions in the world.

Bottles to Look For

It Takes a Village • Inside St. Jodern Kellerei, cooperative vision for the high-altitude with an expansive Swiss wine.

MILE HIGH MEXICO • Innovative winemakers are reimagining the future of Mexico’s high-altitude vineyards.

HAPPY TRAILS • Elevated adventures from the hiking trails to the tasting rooms of California’s Central Coast.

BUYING GUIDE

STAFF EDITORS

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

TASTING METHODOLOGY AND GOALS

CALIFORNIA

ARGENTINA

CHILE

CHAMPAGNE

NORTHEAST ITALY

SICILY

GERMANY

VERMOUTH • The spirit that adapts to every occasion.

IS EVERYONE A SOMMELIER NOW? • If every discipline uses the title, it starts to lose all meaning.