: :WlNE SPECTAT0R is edited for people who enjoy fine dining and wine, cooking and entertaining, world travel and the arts. The magazine features current news, personality profiles, wine and food articles as well as pieces on entertainment and travel.
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Customer Reviews
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Good Magazine, but a tad expensive. I think it is worth it.
I do think this is a really nice magazine. I chose this because the layout is clean and easy to read which is why I chose it over other wine magazines.
Some have complained the reviews are too positive... I have no problem with that. Obviously wine tasting is subjective (even Master Sommeliers admit that) so I like the fact they point out the positive. Reviews should just inspire you, not tell you what to think. I actually enjoy wine, and rarely have a wine with no positive qualities. Most wineries put a lot of effort in, and are not going to put a really bad batch of wine out.
Take a look at the magazine in a bookstore and decide for yourself.
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Boring and insipid.
Long story short, this magazine somehow ended up in our mailbox every month for an entire year.
This publication is of absolutely no use to me. Who actually drinks enough wine (and still has enough money left over) to purchase and thoroughly enjoy such a subscription?
My parents are both in their fifties, my neighbor kicking it in his sixties, and all three of them absolutely hate this subscription.
I've caught on that it's rather expensive, but it was completely free for us, and I still don't think it's worth a penny!
I ended up calling their customer support team and unsubscribing from there.
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Damon Medic Review
Damon Medic says...
Wine Spectator is a beautiful magazine that includes wonderful recipes as well as wine pairings to those recipes. If there has ever been a magazine that makes you feel as though you are living the "good life", this is it! I have often made the dishes whose recipes are in this mag, and I have never been disappointed!
-Damon Medic
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Read about wines you may never taste
It stands to reason that people will critisize this magazine. It is a little high end and might appeal more to the pompous oenophile than the casual wine drinker. It can be a little overwhelming for the person just getting into wine, with so many opinions, so many suggestions and so many choices. This oversized , glossy, colorful magazine helps. The magazine does sort things out and make picking out wine a little easier. I'm never going to spend $200 or anything close to that for a bottle of wine so I live vicariously and read about the tasting notes of wines rated 95+ while I drink my swill, well, I have had Opus before. Serioulsy though, the articles are first class, globe trotting around the globe, profiling people, products and places. It is very much a lifestyle magazine. I do like the buying guide section with the various categories, especially the smart buys and best values since that is all I can afford! Sometimes I even stretch and splurge for a sample of the highly recommended but forget about those collectible bottles, their prices are ridiculous. This is an enjoyable magazine that every wine drinker should like. A nice feature is the tear out shopping list that you can take with you when you the local wine bottle shop. Which speaking of, they also recommend wine shops for various regions but more can be found on their online edition. This magazine is highly recommended for the oenophile and casula wine drinker.
