Anna-Christina Cabrales

2 months ago | wineenthusiast.com | Anna-Christina Cabrales

When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission from our affiliate partners. Wine Enthusiast maintains complete editorial independence and all wines are blind tasted. Read more about our policy. Of all the wine classes I teach, Champagne remains my favorite subject. Students engage, eager to learn; the class feels like a casual conversation about artisans who inspire me.

2 months ago | wineenthusiast.com | Anna-Christina Cabrales

As I revise the latest vintage chart, something we take great pains to do every year, I wonder: Does anyone still use these things? I miss the days when someone would pull a crumpled, folded-up chart from their wallet, a little wine-lover’s bible. It had a certain charm. But now? Is this tool still relevant? These questions are not meant to undermine the usefulness of vintage charts. Rather, they’ve prompted me to think about improving this resource to support the way we drink today.

2 months ago | wineenthusiast.com | Anna-Christina Cabrales

“Does it really make that much of a difference?” one French winemaker asked, reaching for a glass of sparkling mineral water and arching an eyebrow so hard I feared he might pull a muscle. The room fell quiet, and I could see the others bracing for a potential misstep.

Sep 3, 2024 | wineenthusiast.com | Anna-Christina Cabrales

When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast does not accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. Whether at formal tastings or casual gatherings with friends, I’ve often heard people say that Rhône wines can be tricky to pair with food. It always makes my jaw drop. To the floor. The wines from this region are stunning, running the gamut from bold to elegant. They’re also some of the most food-friendly around.

Mar 27, 2024 | wineenthusiast.com | Anna-Christina Cabrales

Earlier this month, ProWein 2024 marked its 30th anniversary in Düsseldorf, Germany, by showcasing emerging trends and innovations in wine and spirits, renewing a fresh sense of optimism amid market challenges. Over three intense trade fair days, ProWein presented wines from 5,400 exhibitors representing 65 nations, attracting 47,000 registered trade visitors from 136 countries across 17 expansive halls.