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

HOW POP CULTURE SHAPES DRINKING CULTURE • I’ll have what she’s having …

PROWEIN 2025 • SIPS AND SNAPS AROUND THE GLOBE

LET’S ALL GO TO THE LOBBY • Your favorite concession fare gets paired

EAT THE PURPLE CHEESE • CHEESEM ONGERS AND WINEMAKERS MAKE THE BEST NIGHBORS.

THE AVIATOR’S AVIATION • A gin cocktail as eccentric as its namesake

SALAD DAYS • This chopped creation, beloved by Hollywood past and present, is famous for a reason.

La Crescent • This grape might just surprise you, if winemakers are willing to take a risk.

RUNWAY TO FIND OURSELVES • Between two mountain ranges and on a bed of volcanic soil, dreamers realized the promise of Burgundian-style Pinot Noir with a distinctly Oregonian identity.

VINTAGE VANTAGE

OUT WEST • With nearly a third of this month’s reviews coming from California wineries, it makes perfect sense that May would be our Film issue (not to mention that the California Issue is next in line). From a 98-point Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir made by Samuel Louis Smith to a remarkable North Coast sparkling blend produced by Schramsberg, these wines deliver drinking experiences that are practically cinematic.

YOUR NEXT CHEAP WINE MAY COST THE WORLD

TWO DRINK MINIMUM • AS FRIENDS, PODCAST PARTNERS AND SPIRITS BRAND OWNERS, SAM MORRIL AND MARK NORMAND MAKE COMEDY AND DRINKING AN EFFORTLESS MIX.

The BRAVO Tasting Room • Bravolebrities get unreal pairings for iconic reality tv dishes

WHITE HOT • How sommeliers are guiding guests to new levels of white wine bliss

Kyle MacLachlan AT HIS PEAK • “IF YOU DON’T DELIVER IN A FILM OR A TELEVISION SHOW, THEN IT’S GOING TO BE HARDER TO LAND THE NEXT ROLE. SAME THING WITH THE WINE. YOU HAVE TO STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME.”

LIGHTS, CAMERA, COCKTAILS • The L.A. bar scene tackles film-inspired tipples

CINEMA CRAWL

ERIC WAREHEIM KNOWS WHERE TO GO • THE COMEDIAN IS POURING SWEET BERRY WINE AND PAIRING IT WITH STEAK.

Cringe Watching • A WINE-LOVING CINEPHILE’S DESPERATE PLEA TO PLEASE, PLEASE GIVE VINO A PROPER FILM TREATMENT

GREEN DOGS and ODD DUCKS • BENICIO DEL TORO FADES TO BLACK TO LET THIS MEZCAL SHINE.

WINE ENTHUSIAST BUYING GUIDE MAY 2025

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

TASTING METHODOLOGY AND GOALS

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

URUGUAY

CHAMPAGNE

WHITE WINES

RED WINES

ROSÉ WINES

RED WINES

WHITE WINES

ENGLAND

TEQUILA • Anejo tequila is perfect for sipping and collecting.

WAY SIDE