All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. About […]
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When Miguel Torres, the fourth-generation proprietor of Spain’s Familia Torres winery, began seeking out almost-extinct ancient grape varieties in Catalonia almost 40 years ago, it was an act of historic curiosity. It was not, as it would later become, a mission that could potentially rescue Mediterranean viticulture from the ravages of climate change.In truth, Torres…
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When you think of budget wines, Bordeaux likely doesn’t come to mind. But there’s so much more to the region than expensive bottles made by high-end producers. In fact, one can snag a very good bottle of Bordeaux for a fraction of the cost. Don’t believe us? Our tasting department at Wine Enthusiast pulled together…
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Wherever you stand in your running journey, here’s an exciting reason to lace up: Wine-themed races around the world that integrate miles of breathtaking vineyards with boozy offerings both on- and off-course. Whether you’ve flirted with the idea of running a marathon or are just starting to work up to your treadmill 5K, we have…
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Have you seen the iconic Wednesday Addams dance, choreographed and performed by Jenny Ortega as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix’s series Wednesday? It’s an understatement to say the wildly odd dance has received social media attention. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Camila Cabello has put their spin on the now-iconic moves, and you can even…
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So fizz is fun, but it serves a functional role, too. “Carbonated water lengthens and acidifies drinks,” explains Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. “Plus, the bubbles help lift aromatics up out of the drink and tickle your nose.”However, not all carbonated water is…
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Wine Enthusiast partnered with Somm TV for this special podcast episode. Jason Wise of SOMM TV and editor Jacy Topps of Wine Enthusiast tell the story of a 270 year old vine in a very unlikely place that has the amazing distinction of being the oldest vine still making wine. The story starts with the…
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Are you there for the snacks, the halftime show or good ‘ole American football? Wherever you stand, there’s arguably one thing that brings us all together on Super Bowl Sunday: The commercials. Since American football’s first championship game in 1967, Super Bowl commercials were considered prime advertising bait for all sorts of companies, especially beer.…
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Tequila continues to be one of the most popular spirits categories around. Whether you’re looking for a popular tequila to mix into a margarita or Tequila Sunrise, or simply want to pour a shot of the best tequila, there are thousands of tequila options out there for every drinker. And as the demand for “premium”…
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The days of calling California “Burgundy” and all sparkling wine “Champagne” seem comically antiquated. Yet today, beef consumers experience the same mixed messaging in shops and restaurants with Wagyu beef.Wagyu beef has clear parameters in Japan, where it originated. Since then, other countries have adopted the term for almost any heavily marbled beef with tenuous…
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