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This Castle-Studded Wine Region Is Straight Out of a Fairytale

Just over an hour train ride from Paris, this cool-climate wine haven boasts gorgeous chateaux and bucolic landscapes.

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Dayton, Oregon

Domaine Serene

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Penns Woods Winery

Jumilla, Spain

Ego Bodegas

Weekend Reads

Will the Canary Islands’ Wines Ever Get the Audience They Deserve?

The volcanic soil and isolation that made life difficult for centuries may yet prove to be the Canaries’ greatest assets.

Come for the Rhinos, Stay for the Wine

You’re probably not booking a safari vacation for the wine—but maybe you should.

The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Paso Robles Right Now

From sprawling estates and trendy hangouts to full-service wineries with restaurants and hotels, here are the region's best places to eat, taste, and stay.

The Rise of the Winery Hotel Has Come at the Exact Right Time

While hotels that make their own wine are nothing new, the wine tourism boom has fueled a growing category of unique accommodations.

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6 Booze-ified Hot Chocolate Recipes to Warm Your Cold, Dark Soul This Winter

These hot chocolate sippers are the antidote to bitter wind chill and early sunsets.

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Wine Enthusiast Magazine,
September/October 1990

The Muse in the Bottle 🎨🍷 In our September/October 1990 issue, we looked past the label and explored the soul of the vine. We dedicated this cover to "Wine’s Inspirations," tracing the profound connections between what's in your glass and the worlds of music, art, religion, and nature. It turns out, wine has been a cultural cornerstone for centuries.