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Wine Enthusiast is a media and commerce platform for wine lovers, offering global coverage of wine, food, travel, and cocktails, along with thousands of ratings and reviews and exclusive products from storage to stemware. It works by publishing ratings, articles, and reviews and selling curated items through its website and social channels, enabling discovery and purchase in one place. It differentiates itself with wide coverage across related topics and a curated shop, creating a single destination for exploring and buying wine-related goods. Its goal is to be the go-to resource for curious wine lovers to discover, evaluate, and enjoy wines and wine-related experiences and products.
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What believers are saying
- January 2026 Happy Drinking launches exclusive wines and donates 10% to Lustgarten Foundation.
- December 2025 Cork+Compass expands to Bordeaux and two Tuscany trips after sellouts.
- NYWGF partnership broadens Wine Enthusiast directory reach across New York wineries and regions.
What critics are saying
- U.S. wine sales fell to 329 million cases in 2025, pressuring Wine Enthusiast's audience.
- Headcount slipped from 409 in 2023 to 382 in March 2026, signaling slower execution.
- If wine consumption keeps shrinking through 2028, media, shop, and travel revenue all compress.
What makes Wine Enthusiast unique
- Wine Enthusiast pairs editorial authority with commerce, advertising, and direct-to-consumer retail.
- January 2026 SoHo store gives Wine Enthusiast a rare physical luxury-lifestyle showcase.
- Cork+Compass sold out 2025 Tuscany and Burgundy trips, proving brand-led travel demand.
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Company News
Codorníu nominated for "European Winery of the Year" at Wine Enthusiast's prestigious 2025 Wine Star Awards.
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Wine Enthusiast that will bring expanded visibility to New York's wine regions through the Wine Enthusiast Tasting Room Directory.
Wine Enthusiast has partnered with France's Alaskan Maker to create a fine, robust wine bag for all your outdoor excursions.
Hickman City Police received a call from Wine Cellar II on South 7th Street in the city limits of Hickman reporting the burglary immediately after it occurred.
Wine Enthusiast Companies announces Tonya Pitts as new taster for Northern California.
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About Wine Enthusiast
Industries
Consulting
Gaming
Data & Analytics
Crypto & Web3
Venture Capital
Enterprise Software
Aerospace
Healthcare
Education
Hardware
Real Estate
AI & Machine Learning
Defense
VR & AR
Legal
Consumer Goods
Financial Services
Entertainment
Robotics & Automation
Consumer Software
Quantitative Finance
Energy
Cybersecurity
Fintech
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact
Automotive & Transportation
Design
Biotechnology
Government & Public Sector
Food & Agriculture
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pleasantville, Iowa
Founded
1979
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