When I left London in December 2012, after residing there for more than a decade, English wine barely registered on the radars of wine lovers. In fact, it was widely considered something of a joke. My English friends and colleagues—ever self-deprecating in nature—freely derided their homegrown wine for its soaring acidity, owing to the nation’s […]
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North of Dallas-Fort Worth, a magical place exists. Here, Santa and his elves mingle merrily among wineries and tasting rooms in a scene that’s equal parts Hallmark movie and family-friendly Bacchanalia. Famous as both the Christmas Capital of Texas and the heart of North Texas wine country, Grapevine has discovered the secret formula for blending […]
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The idea of wrapping up a bottle of red wine to give someone special may seem easy enough. But then immediately comes a series of questions: Why is wine the right gift for this person? Which red wine of the thousands of red wines is the right choice? Are there budget-friendly options that still feel […]
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Wine Enthusiast x Les Dauphins Giveaway OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY WILL NOT IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH ANY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM, INCLUDING WITHOUT […]
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The success of King Estate Winery has been driven by stewardship, family, and tradition. Sticking to those core values for 34 years has helped Ed King transform Oregon Pinot Gris into a powerhouse wine. When it comes to being called a legend, King Estate’s co-founder and co-CEO humbly deflects. “I don’t do singular; it’s all […]
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When a wine is described as having “floral” notes, it can conjure up images of a winemaker tossing a bouquet of roses and lilacs into the barrel during production. Let me assure you: that is not the case. These delightful aromas and flavors in wine come from the grape itself. The term is used to […]
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Author’s Note: On Wednesday, October 2nd 2025, one of English wine’s most treasured and pioneering winemakers, Peter Hall of Breaky Bottom, died at the age of 82. Peter was a vigneron in the truest sense of the word. He lived for 51 years in his verdant burrow of the South Downs, tending to his vines […]
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Asking to see the wine list at a bar or restaurant is part of the gig for any group’s “wine person.” For pros and the civilian wine cognoscenti, that’s the moment to earn our keep with the crew. But I’d wager that few responses are more frustrating than when the staff comes back with, “Tell […]
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Courtesy of Tenuta Cafeggiolo, Mazzei, and Wine.com Tuscany Is Still the Center of the Italian Wine Universe Despite the rising popularity of wine regions like Alto Adige and Sicily, the central Italian home of the Renaissance still reigns supreme. By Danielle CallegariWine Enthusiast Writer at Large and reviewer of wines from Tuscany and Southern Italy. […]
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When the news broke about the Trump administration threats to impose a 200% tariff on European wines, Jenny Lefcourt, president and co-founder of Jenny & François Selections, was hiking in the Grand Canyon. From the trail, she called her office and froze all shipments. “Two hundred percent would have put me out of business,” Lefcourt […]
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