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With news that Michelin will begin ranking wineries, the wine world is buzzing. Will a century-old culinary empire reshape wine criticism?
Matt Kettmann believes one thing is clear: more eyes on great wine is good news for growers, makers, and drinkers alike.
Matt Kettmann believes one thing is clear: more eyes on great wine is good news for growers, makers, and drinkers alike.
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With news that Michelin will begin ranking wineries, the wine world is buzzing. Will a century-old culinary empire reshape wine criticism?
Matt Kettmann believes one thing is clear: more eyes on great wine is good news for growers, makers, and drinkers alike.
Matt Kettmann believes one thing is clear: more eyes on great wine is good news for growers, makers, and drinkers alike.
Data from IWSR and the Wine Market Council show that consumption is not at “any sort of historic low,” and young people are driving growth.
Gen Z and Millennials Are Here to Save the Wine Industry—If It’s Willing to Listen
Data from IWSR and the Wine Market Council show that consumption is not at “any sort of historic low,” and young people are driving growth.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Data from IWSR and the Wine Market Council show that consumption is not at “any sort of historic low,” and young people are driving growth.
Everyone’s wondering how the world’s most trusted restaurant guide is going to break into the extremely saturated wine criticism game.
The Michelin Man Is Coming for Wine. Should Critics Like Me Be Worried?
Everyone’s wondering how the world’s most trusted restaurant guide is going to break into the extremely saturated wine criticism game.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Everyone’s wondering how the world’s most trusted restaurant guide is going to break into the extremely saturated wine criticism game.
For the Kalash, an ethnoreligious people of around 4,000, winemaking traditions have endured despite Pakistan’s strict alcohol restrictions.
In Pakistan’s Remote Mountains, a Sacred Winemaking Tradition Lives On
For the Kalash, an ethnoreligious people of around 4,000, winemaking traditions have endured despite Pakistan’s strict alcohol restrictions.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For the Kalash, an ethnoreligious people of around 4,000, winemaking traditions have endured despite Pakistan’s strict alcohol restrictions.
The Native American wine scene is still small in the United States, but the producers that make up the movement are intent on telling their story, the story of the land, and the story of those who came before them.
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Native American wine scene is still small in the United States, but the producers that make up the movement are intent on telling their story, the story of the land, and the story of those who came before them.
November floods devastated Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The area’s winemakers are now questioning their futures in an increasingly hostile climate.
After Deadly Floods, Friuli Winemakers Are at a Crossroads
November floods devastated Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The area’s winemakers are now questioning their futures in an increasingly hostile climate.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
November floods devastated Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The area’s winemakers are now questioning their futures in an increasingly hostile climate.
Bookstores are closing at a rapid pace, but bookstore bars are on the rise across the country.
Read Between the Wines at These Bookstore Bars
Bookstores are closing at a rapid pace, but bookstore bars are on the rise across the country.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Bookstores are closing at a rapid pace, but bookstore bars are on the rise across the country.
Another pie holiday is approaching fast. 🥧
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Another pie holiday is approaching fast. 🥧
It's traditional to dilute this clear, anise-flavored spirit with water and ice, which turns it a cloudy white.
A Beginner's Guide to Raki, Turkey's National Drink
It's traditional to dilute this clear, anise-flavored spirit with water and ice, which turns it a cloudy white.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's traditional to dilute this clear, anise-flavored spirit with water and ice, which turns it a cloudy white.
So, how does this impact your wine? Typically, the pH level ranges from 3 to 4.
🍋 A high-acid wine will usually taste crisper and more tart on the palate
🍷 A low-acid wine will feel smoother and rounder on the palate
🍋 A high-acid wine will usually taste crisper and more tart on the palate
🍷 A low-acid wine will feel smoother and rounder on the palate
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
So, how does this impact your wine? Typically, the pH level ranges from 3 to 4.
🍋 A high-acid wine will usually taste crisper and more tart on the palate
🍷 A low-acid wine will feel smoother and rounder on the palate
🍋 A high-acid wine will usually taste crisper and more tart on the palate
🍷 A low-acid wine will feel smoother and rounder on the palate
These budget-friendly bourbons show off unique cask finishes and an emphasis on heirloom grains. They're all great for sipping or mixing.
The Best Bourbons of 2025 Are All Under $100
These budget-friendly bourbons show off unique cask finishes and an emphasis on heirloom grains. They're all great for sipping or mixing.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
These budget-friendly bourbons show off unique cask finishes and an emphasis on heirloom grains. They're all great for sipping or mixing.
This charming, historic town sits at the intersection of three different AVAs.
December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This charming, historic town sits at the intersection of three different AVAs.
Wine Enthusiast is the premier destination for all things wine. From acclaimed wine ratings and reads to wine storage, glasses and more.
Wine Enthusiast | We Bring Wine to Life
Wine Enthusiast is the premier destination for all things wine. From acclaimed wine ratings and reads to wine storage, glasses and more.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wine Enthusiast is the premier destination for all things wine. From acclaimed wine ratings and reads to wine storage, glasses and more.
Reds, in particular, have struggled to achieve the quality of NA sparkling and whites, but that’s shifting. Here are the top selections, according to pros.
NA Red Wines Are Finally Hitting Their Stride
Reds, in particular, have struggled to achieve the quality of NA sparkling and whites, but that’s shifting. Here are the top selections, according to pros.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Reds, in particular, have struggled to achieve the quality of NA sparkling and whites, but that’s shifting. Here are the top selections, according to pros.
Handpicked from hundreds of bottles reviewed over the past 12 months, these 100 bottles represent the best of the bunch.
The Top 100 Spirits of 2025
Handpicked from hundreds of bottles reviewed over the past 12 months, these 100 bottles represent the best of the bunch.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Handpicked from hundreds of bottles reviewed over the past 12 months, these 100 bottles represent the best of the bunch.
"I’ve sailed on every major cruise line, and Disney actually caters to adults more than almost any of the others," writes Shay Spence.
He found the best drinks aboard Disney Destiny. Get his recommendations. 👇
He found the best drinks aboard Disney Destiny. Get his recommendations. 👇
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"I’ve sailed on every major cruise line, and Disney actually caters to adults more than almost any of the others," writes Shay Spence.
He found the best drinks aboard Disney Destiny. Get his recommendations. 👇
He found the best drinks aboard Disney Destiny. Get his recommendations. 👇
Don't make the mistake of thinking great Italian wine is exclusively red. The nation's whites are rich and varied—these are the top grapes to know.
Italy’s Best White Wines: 12 Essential Grapes to Know
Don't make the mistake of thinking great Italian wine is exclusively red. The nation's whites are rich and varied—these are the top grapes to know.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Don't make the mistake of thinking great Italian wine is exclusively red. The nation's whites are rich and varied—these are the top grapes to know.
The golden age of happy hour appears to be over. Not only are young people drinking less, but most bars and restaurants can no longer afford to sell drinks at a discount.
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The golden age of happy hour appears to be over. Not only are young people drinking less, but most bars and restaurants can no longer afford to sell drinks at a discount.
We can’t figure out what pairs with awkward family dynamics, but these expert-approved bottles work well with everything else at the holiday table.
All I Want for Christmas Is Wine (Pairings)
We can’t figure out what pairs with awkward family dynamics, but these expert-approved bottles work well with everything else at the holiday table.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We can’t figure out what pairs with awkward family dynamics, but these expert-approved bottles work well with everything else at the holiday table.
Bright, crisp and zesty, there are few better summer wines than Sauvignon Blanc. And these bottles are among the best available now.
The Zippy, Top-Rated Sauvignon Blancs We're Drinking Right Now
Bright, crisp and zesty, there are few better summer wines than Sauvignon Blanc. And these bottles are among the best available now.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Bright, crisp and zesty, there are few better summer wines than Sauvignon Blanc. And these bottles are among the best available now.
Ever had a glass of wine that just doesn't taste right? It might not be you; it could be the wine. 🍷
Keep this cheat sheet in mind during hosting season.
Keep this cheat sheet in mind during hosting season.
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ever had a glass of wine that just doesn't taste right? It might not be you; it could be the wine. 🍷
Keep this cheat sheet in mind during hosting season.
Keep this cheat sheet in mind during hosting season.
There are some $45 bottles on here. 🤯
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There are some $45 bottles on here. 🤯
This 1980s classic by renowned bartender Dale DeGroff packs a sweet-tart punch with just three ingredients.
Consider the French Martini, an 80s Classic Poised for a Comeback
This 1980s classic by renowned bartender Dale DeGroff packs a sweet-tart punch with just three ingredients.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This 1980s classic by renowned bartender Dale DeGroff packs a sweet-tart punch with just three ingredients.
The Tool frontman says there's great wine in Arizona, but “sometimes you need a couple of bells and whistles to get it to resonate outside the state.”
With a Splashy New Project, Rock Star Maynard James Keenan Aims to Amplify Arizona Wine
The Tool frontman says there's great wine in Arizona, but “sometimes you need a couple of bells and whistles to get it to resonate outside the state.”
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December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Tool frontman says there's great wine in Arizona, but “sometimes you need a couple of bells and whistles to get it to resonate outside the state.”
Christmas in wine country just hits different. 🎄
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Christmas in wine country just hits different. 🎄