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Publisher: Shanken Communications
Category: Magazine

List Price: $79.20
Buy New: $49.95
You Save: $29.25 (37%)



Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 24 reviews
Sales Rank: 170

Format: Magazine Subscription
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 16
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 16
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks

ASIN: B00006GXD4

Release Date: November 23, 2001
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
WINE SPECTATOR 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.


Customer Reviews:   Read 19 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Read about wines you may never taste   November 22, 2008
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.


1 out of 5 stars Wine spectator subscription.   September 26, 2008
I really cannot review this product as I have yet to recieve it!!! Order placed on 7/25/08 and it is currently 9 weeks later-9/29/08 and I have yet to see a copy of this magazine.


5 out of 5 stars A standby for wine lovers.   January 7, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

For those oenophiles in your life, Food & Wine would probably be at the top of their list of favorites, but this is a strong second.


1 out of 5 stars Have yet to receive ONE issue!   March 31, 2007
 4 out of 11 found this review helpful

I ordered Wine Spectator as a Christmas gift for my Husband. The first issue was supposed to arrive by February 12. It is March 31 and we have yet to receive the first issue. I have emailed and called Amazon to inquire about the missing issues and have not heard back. I would recommend purchasing this subscription elsewhere.

***UPDATE*** it is now May and we FINALLY received our first issue. But this was only after MANY calls!! Don't buy this magazine from here.



5 out of 5 stars Wine Spectator   November 13, 2006
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

This was actually a gift for my husband, but he was very pleased. He had been getting it gratis and loves the magazine. The order was filled expeditiously and we have already received copies.