Parent of powerhouse red variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc creates herbaceous, savory reds, bright rosés and, increasingly, layered white wines. That’s right: An adventurous set of American winemakers has begun to embrace the grape in a new

From the late 1700s, when Spanish friars planted vines in Santa Barbara County, to the end of the 19th century, when French and Italian immigrants established nurseries and vineyards throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, California’s Central Coast has

Native to Germany’s Rhine Valley, Riesling has found great popularity worldwide. And for good reason: Though many associate the white grape with sweet wines, its shape-shifting nature means it can just as effortlessly play the role of dry, crisp apér

In 2020, we mark the 21st anniversary of Wine Enthusiast’s Annual Wine Star Awards, honoring the individuals and companies that make outstanding contributions to the wine and alcohol beverage world. In a challenging year, we salute the dedicated prof

Walking back from my car to my campsite after exploring Yosemite for a few hours, I was struck by the silence. It was my first time in California, and visiting Yosemite had been a dream of mine. When I found a campsite that also had a small backyard

While modern wineries feature their share of architectural wonders, the historic bodegas of the Sherry triangle, many of which date to the mid-1800s, boast their own engineering marvels. Most were designed to create specific microclimates that encour

A good cocktail is meant to be an invitation to unwind, but some recipes are jaw-clenchingly complicated: precise measurements of this particular spirit or those exact bitters. If you don’t have the right bottle readily available, you can’t make the

When friends Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power learned about the additives used in some wine production and the industry’s lack of clear labeling requirements, they were shocked. With so many people increasingly conscious about the ingredients in othe

Dessert and sweet wines have a lot in common beyond sugar: Both, at their best, are packed with complexity and characteristics like brightness or bitterness to keep them from being cloying. Both are afterthoughts a lot of the time, too, and not just

It might be hard to think about the long term amid a global pandemic, a grape glut in California and tariffs on certain European wines. And yet, people are buying more wine than ever. So, is this a good time to invest? Anthony Zhang, cofounder/CEO of

1 recipe pie dough, mixed and chilled6 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced1 small white onion, minced4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated2¼ cups half-and-half4 large eggs½ teaspoon salt Heat oven to 400˚F. Place 8-inch springform pan on baking sheet lined with

98 Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils 2018 Clos des Hospices dans Les Clos Grand Cru (Chablis). While the nose on this wine has a rich sense of creaminess and chalk, an insistent sense of juicy Mirabelle and ripe lemon breaks through with sheer ex

The pressure inside a wine bottle is measured in bars or units of atmosphere. “The biggest difference between [sparkling and semi-sparkling] is the level of effervescence produced in each bottle,” says Settimo Pizzolato, winemaker for Cantina Pizzola

Butternut squash is the quintessential produce of fall and winter. Rich and smooth, it’s akin to sweet potato, though less dense in texture, and pumpkin, which can be watery by comparison. It’s also, without question, the perfect partner for the spic

The use of clay in winemaking dates back more than 8,000 years to the nation of Georgia, where pots called qvevri were used to age wine underground. Similar dolium have roots around the Mediterranean, while egg-shaped vessels called tinaja are linked

Wine is an ambitious pursuit. It’s not just for drinking, it’s for studying, collecting and discussing. Many people who picked up this issue will have flipped open to “The Enthusiast 100,” and maybe marked down some bottles to try, long before you’ll

This is it, folks. The end of 2020 is in sight. At the finish line of such a difficult year, it’s cathartic to remember some positives that occurred in the last 12 months. This year, for example, our global team of editors and tasters cumulatively re

Since the 1855 classification, the first growths of Bordeaux Médoc and Graves have stood at the top of the heap, the monarchs of all they survey. Other chateaus, however good, can aspire to, but never seem to reach, the pinnacle of these five (origin

No doubt, 2020 has been a year of challenges, of change and of mostly unnavigated waters for not only the wine industry, but the world at large. In this, our Best of Year issue, we look to the future, with aspirations and hopes for a brighter tomorro