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Learn about wine with our expert guides to wine basics, explainers covering each wine grape, and curated lists of wine bottles for various budgets and occasions. Meet winemakers impacting the industry, explore wineries in the ever-expanding wine regions around the world, and discover how to order from a wine list or purchase and store wine with confidence. Whether you're curious about how to taste wine like a pro or how to host a wine tasting party like a savant, Food & Wine has you covered.

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How to Decode Buzzwords on Your Wine Bottle, Like 'Terroir-Driven' and 'Sustainable'

How to Drink Wine At Home

Red wine being poured into a glass
How Long Does Wine Last After Opening?
Several wines being stored in a fridge
Please Stop Storing Your Fancy Wine in the Fridge
Wine being poured from a decanter.
How to Tell if You Need to Decant Your Wine
Beulieu Vineyards
How to Open (and Taste) Older Wines

Wine 101

A person shops in a wine store
You Can Buy Better Wine if You Know What to Look for on the Bottle Label
Glasses of red wine
What Are Tannins in Wine?
Glasses of wine next to an uncorked bottle and wine opener
What Is Acidity In Wine?
different wine bottles at a wine store
What Is Reserve Wine, and Is It Better Than Regular Wine?

Wine Grapes

Red wine being poured into a glass.
How to Find the Cabernet Sauvignon That's Right for You
2016 Etude Pinot Noir Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros
Pinot Noir Makes Some of the World's Best Wines — Here's How to Find a Great Bottle
A glass of merlot before a cheeseboard
Merlot — A Guide to the Basics
Chardonnay being poured into glass
Chardonnay Has a Lot More to Offer Than Buttery and Oaky, Here's How to Find the Best
A person pours a glass of white wine
Pinot Grigio Can Be a Surprisingly Exciting White Wine
Riesling grapes in autumn harvest
Riesling — A Guide to the Basics
Map of Languedoc region in France
Cinsault: Everything You Need to Know
Shiraz (or Syrah) grapes
Syrah — A Guide to the Basics
Red wine in a decanter
Montepulciano — A Guide to the Basics
Nebbiolo grapes
Nebbiolo — A Guide to the Basics
Tempranillo Wine Guide
Tempranillo: A Guide to the Basics
Chenin Blanc grapes
Chenin Blanc — A Guide to the Basics

Wine Regions

Vineyards. Bordeaux, France
How to Find the Best Wines from Bordeaux
Sunrise over a vineyard on the Silverado Trail, Napa Valley, California
How to Find the Best Wines from Napa and Sonoma Valley
United States of Wine
The Five Best Wine Road Trips in the U.S.
Vineyards in Burgundy, France
How to Find the Best Wines From Burgundy

Winemakers

Ntsiki Biyela
Ntsiki Biyela Set Out to Be an Engineer But Ended Up Becoming South Africa’s Most Notable Black Woman Winemaker
Chris Christensen
Meet the Sauvignon Blanc Savant
Philippe and Cherie Melka
I Tried to Get Napa Legend Philippe Melka to Reveal His Winemaking Secrets
Noel Téllez
Meet the New Visionary of Mexican Natural Wine

Buy Better Wine

Best Splurge-Worthy Pinot Noir
45 American Pinot Noirs We Love to Open on Special Occasions
3 glasses of chilled red wine.
16 Chillable Red Wines for Summer Sipping
The best wines for a dinner party
10 Wines Our Editors Love to Bring to Dinner Parties
Red wine in front of a fireplace
14 Comforting Red Wines for the Coziest Time of the Year

Wine Travel

Ampersand Estates
Sip Wines with Emus and Kangaroos at This Western Australia Vineyard
Franschhoek Wine Tram
Explore One of South Africa’s Best Wine Regions by Tram
Alvaro Palacios
Reimagining Rioja With Spain's Most Famous Winemaker
The Douro River
Why Porto Is the Ideal Getaway for Any Wine Lover

Gifts For Wine Lovers

Holiday wine gifts
The 28 Best Wine Gifts, According to Our Editors
Sub- Zero 30-Inch Classic Wine Storage Unit
Wine Pros Share How They Store Their Favorite Bottles at Home
How long will an open bottle of wine last?
The Best Way to Keep Wine Fresh After Opening? Buy the Right Bottle
Person securing the Le Creuset Crown Sealer to a bottle of Champagne during best wine stoppers testing
The 6 Best Wine Stoppers of 2026, According to Our Tests

Study of Wine

Climate—and climate change—have a huge effect on the character of the wine in your glass.
How Does Climate Impact Wine?
What Is Carbonic Maceration?
You're Probably a Fan of Carbonic Maceration
Pet Nat bottles
What Exactly Is a Pét-Nat?
A note book, pen, and tasting glasses of wine
I Took the WSET Wine Exams and I'll Never Be the Same

The World of Wine

Various wines
The Classic Italian Wines We Swear By
In a new documentary special, SOMM TV explores the roots of California’s wine culture.
Is Los Angeles the True Birthplace of American Wine?
98 Wines
The Secret History of Japanese Wine
Wine Guide: Australia
How to Find the Best Wines from Australia

Best Affordable Wine

cabernets
9 Stellar Cabernet Sauvignons for Under $20
Various wines
12 Best Affordable Wines Under $10 (Bonus: They're Easy to Find)
Glass of Wine Prices
How Much is Too Much for a Glass of Wine?
Various wines
15 Show-Stopping American Wines for Under $20

Wine Glasses

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The 12 Best Wine Glasses, According to F&W Editors and Sommeliers
Wine glasses on a restaurant table
What's in a Wine Glass? For Many Restaurants, It's Everything
Hand pouring red wine from a bottle into the best stemless wine glasses
The Best Stemless Wine Glasses, According to Our Tests
A glass of red juice with ice next to two stacked empty glasses on a wooden table with a Food Wine Faves label in the corner
The 7 Best Drinking Glasses, According to Our Tests

Explore Wine

A cluster of ripe cabernet franc grapes is viewed in a vineyard along Foxen Canyon Road on September 8, 2018, in Los Olivos, California.
California Cabernet Franc Is Finally Getting the Attention It Deserves
Bedrock Vineyard
These Ancient California Vineyards Make Some of America’s Most Interesting Wines Today
A glass being filled with red wine with bottles and a bowl of olives on a table
10 Red Bordeaux That Prove Great Bottles Don’t Have to Cost a Fortune
Tangent Albariño, Quintas de Melgaço Super Reserva Alvarinho, Vale dos Ares Single-Variety Alvarinho
Albariño Is the Refreshing, Affordable White Wine You Should Be Drinking Right Now
A picnic table scene with wine bottles a glass of white wine and grapes
This French Wine Is Chardonnay — Just Not as You Know It
A table with various wine bottles glasses and bread
7 French Wines You Should Try at Least Once in Your Life
A selection of wine bottles displayed against a textured background
14 Red Wines That Taste Better Chilled
A glass of white wine on a surface with vertical shadows in the background
This $19 Pinot Blanc Was Named the Best Wine at the 2026 New York Wine Classic
Three bottles of Sauvignon Blanc wine labeled Honig Glider and another with a red C on a beige background
The Best American Sauvignon Blancs Under $40 to Drink Right Now
Two glasses of white wine on a table with a sunset in the background
This Is One of the Last Places to Find Affordable White Burgundy
Christine Kim smiling while pouring a drink into a cocktail glass at a bar
Roy Choi, Jean-Georges, and Shaquille O’Neal Will Headline Drink Las Vegas Debut
Rob Roy
16 Timeless Vermouth Cocktails to Perfect at Home, From Martini to Bamboo
Three bottles of Vermentino wine side by side showcasing different labels and styles
Vermentino, Explained: The Distinctive Italian White Wine You Should Know
Antique illustration of important people of the past: Ulysses defying the Cyclops.
These 6 Epic Wine Grapes Will Take You on Your Own Odyssey
Roy Choi holding a drink with a playful expression
Drink Las Vegas Will Bring More Than 25 Food and Cocktail Events to the Strip
Runners lower legs in motion during a marathon emphasizing energy and movement on a city street
I Ran the Marathon Where Every Few Miles You Stop to Drink Bordeaux Wine — Here’s How Anyone Finishes
Two Adonis cocktails on a brown marble surface.
20 Sweet Vermouth Cocktails to Make Beyond the Negroni
Grapes growing at Texas A&M University.
Why Is Texas A&M Sending Grape Seeds to the International Space Station?
Lush green vineyard for the production of pisco in Ica, Peru with dry sand covered hills in the background
Why Peru Is Becoming South America's Most Exciting Wine and Spirit Destination
Wine being poured at The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
What Wine Professionals Need to Know About the New Generation of Drinkers
Hands holding cocktail glasses in a toast gesture at a table setting with snacks
The 6 Drinks That Tell America's Story Over 250 Years
Assorted bottles of Vermentino wine with a glass served olives and snacks
Vermentino Is the White Wine of the Summer — Here Are 16 Bottles to Buy
Vineyard landscape with rows of grapevines at sunset
Europe's Most Interesting Wine Country Might Be the One You've Never Heard Of
Napa Valley sign welcoming visitors to the winegrowing region featuring the names of several wineries
The History of American Wine in 25 Bottles
Interior of a wine bar with wooden decor shelves with bottles cozy seating areas and warm lighting
The Top 10 Wine Bars You Must Visit in the US in 2026
A picnic setup featuring bottles of ros wine a wine glass wicker baskets and a spread of fruits bread and cheese
The French Rosés We’re Buying Right Now — From Provence and Far Beyond
Wine being poured into a glass bottles of wine lined up in the background
Love Barolo and Barbaresco? Don't Miss These 4 Piedmont Reds
Two people toasting with glasses of white wine indoors focus on hands and glasses
The Easiest Way to Tell if a Chenin Blanc Is Dry? Look for This One Word
Wine being poured into a glass on a table set with food including pasta in tomato sauce and salad
Before Your Next Dinner Party, Remember This Simple Wine Pairing Rule
A decanter and a wine glass filled with white wine on an outdoor surface
Why You Should Decant White Wine
Bottles of white wine including Sauvignon Blanc on a table
13 French Sauvignon Blancs That Offer Sancerre Quality Without the Sancerre Price
AVERNA X ROSEMARY SPRITZ
11 Cocktails to Make With 1 Bottle of Prosecco
Person pouring champagne into a glass
Wine Pros Agree: You're Using the Wrong Glass for Champagne
Person pouring red wine into a glass several wine bottles visible in the background
The No. 1 Red Wine Rule This Sommelier Swears By
Erik Martella opening a bottle of wine with his dog, Red.
North Carolina Wine Has a 400-Year History — and a Fast-Growing Future
Vineyard landscape with a windmill blade in the foreground at sunset rural setting with distant mountains
The New Napa Wine Renaissance Is Bringing Us Back to the Future
Sake being poured into a glass resting in a square wooden frame
How to Pair Sake With Pizza, Cheese, and Other Everyday Foods
A hand holding a bunch of grapes in a vineyard with a mountain in the background
These Are the Grapes American Wine Insiders Are Most Excited About Right Now
Champagne being poured into a coupe glass held by a person in formal attire
How Much Sugar Is Actually in Your Glass of Champagne?
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These Nonalcoholic Drinks Aren’t Trying to Be Wine — and That’s the Point
Judgement of Paris 50th Anniversary and Box
Stag’s Leap Is Releasing 1,973 Magnums of Its 2023 S.L.V. Cabernet for the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris
Harvesting grapes from a vine using pruning shears
Dolcetto Is the Everyday Italian Red Wine You Should Be Drinking
A person pouring liquor into a row of shot glasses on a wooden tray
What Does a “High Alcohol Tolerance” Actually Mean When It Comes to Drinking? Doctors Weigh In
A glass being filled with a lightcolored beverage slices of orange in the background
White Port & Tonic Will Change Everything You Thought You Knew About Port Wine
A cocktail in a crystal glass garnished with an orange peel and cherry placed on a wooden coaster
Alcohol and Sleep: What Experts Want You to Know
A woman holding a falcon on her gloved hand at an outdoor venue with people in the background
You Can Bring Your Kids to These Napa Valley Wineries — and Actually Enjoy It
Juggernaut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Château Bonnet Blanc Entre-Deux-Mers, Le Coeur de la Reine Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
12 Sauvignon Blancs You Should Drink This Spring, All $20 or Less
Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, California
4 North American Wine Regions to Visit Next in the West, From Oregon to Mexico
Domaine Valentin Zusslin
These Less-Crowded French Wine Regions Are Extraordinary With Storybook Scenery
A hand holding a glass of wine near an airplane window during a flight
Yes, You Can Drink Wine When You Fly — If You Know What to Order
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Burgundy’s Most Famous Idea About Wine Is Now Taking Root in New York's Finger Lakes
Annie Shi at her wine bar, Lei, in New York City
This Chinatown Spot Is the Breakout Star of a New Generation of New York Wine Bars
Livio Felluga Winery from above.
2 New Italian Wine Regions for Sparkling and White Wine Lovers
A wine bottle labeled Hermann J Wiemer placed in front of a map silhouette of Japan
I Went All the Way to Tokyo and Found Myself Drinking a New York State Wine
Person pouring drinks in a bar setting with bright colorful lighting
What Actually Causes a Hangover?
A hand touching a glass of white wine on a table with another glass and cutlery nearby indoor setting visible in the background
4 Tricks a Philadelphia Wine Pro Uses to Make Wine Less Intimidating
Red wine on the shelves at Tesco.
This Grocery Chain Has the Best Wine Selection, According to the 2026 IWSC Drinks Retail Awards
A closeup of a glass of white wine with visible bubbles
Think You Know Chardonnay? These Unexpected Regions Will Change Your Mind
Wine barrels being examined at Buckel Family Wine.
A Wine Scene Is Emerging in Colorado Amid the State’s Scenic Wonders
Samra Morris, Alma Rosa Winery Winemaker.
How Immigrant Winemakers Helped Define California's Central Coast Wine Region
Two bottles of Grace Koshu placed horizontally detailed label featuring kanji text and stylized logo
Yes, Japan Makes Wine—Here’s Why You Should Be Paying Attention
Wine being poured into a glass a hand holding the glass
The Comeback Grape: Why Serious Merlot Is Finally Getting Its Due
Italy, Campania . Ischia island - Grape harvest
Move Over Pinot Grigio — Campania Is Making Italy’s Most Compelling White Wines
Australian red wines
The Australian Wine Comeback Is Here — 14 Bottles to Try Now
Group clinking wine glasses indoors bottle of wine on table
Napa’s $750 Tastings Are Out — Zip Lines, Vinyl Nights, and $30 Flights Are In
A vineyard in a snowy landscape with mountains in the background
From Olympic Powder to Alpine Pour: Inside Alto Adige Wine Country’s Mountain Terroir
2023 Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Terre d’Etoiles Pinot Blanc, 2023 Alma Rose Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Blanc, 2025 Alois Lageder Terra Alpina
Pinot Blanc Is the Winter White You Should Be Drinking