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2020 Editorial Calendar
February/March
Advocacy Double Issue
- Features: The Wine World’s Top Progressive News Stories, Wine Travel, Vintage Chart
- Pairings:
- Wine Buying Guide: Argentina, Austria, Australia, California, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New York, Oregon, Portugal, Spain, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: New Unflavored Vodkas (released in past 24 months); Rye Whiskey
- Beer Buying Guide: Sweet/Milk Stouts; Bocks
- Bonus Circulation/Events: ProWein, Women of the Vine
- Ad Space Close: December 26, 2019
- Ad Material Due Date: January 2, 2020
- On Sale Date: February 18, 2020
April
Chardonnay
- Features: Chardonnay, Prosecco, Saké, Whiskey
- Pairings: Middle Eastern Cuisine
- Wine Buying Guide: Argentina, Australia, California, France, Germany, Idaho, Israel, Italy, Oregon, Other Europe, Portugal, Spain, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Anise-flavored Spirits
- Beer Buying Guide: Wild/Sour Beers
- Bonus Circulation/Events: VinItaly
- Ad Space Close: January 15, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: January 22, 2020
- On Sale Date: March 10, 2020
May
Wine & Culture
- Features: Wine and Culture, Sancerre, Tuscany, Petite Sirah
- Pairings: Sandwiches
- Wine Buying Guide: California, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Other U.S., Other South America, South Africa, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Blanco Tequila
- Beer Buying Guide: Dark Lagers
- Bonus Circulation/Events: WSWA
- Ad Space Close: February 12, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: February 19, 2020
- On Sale Date: April 7, 2020
June/July
California Double Issue
- Features: Sonoma, Central California, Southern California, Austria, French Rosé, Argentina, Cocktails
- Pairings: Brunch
- Wine Buying Guide: Argentina, Australia, Austria, California, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, New York, New Zealand, Oregon, Other U.S., Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Bourbon and American Wheat Whiskey
- Beer Buying Guide: Pale Lagers
- Bonus Circulation/Events:
- Ad Space Close: April 8, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: April 15, 2020
- On Sale Date: June 2, 2020
August
Restaurants
- Features: 100 Best Wine Restaurants, Burgundy, Soave, Australia
- Pairings:
- Wine Buying Guide: Argentina, Australia, California, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Oregon, Portugal, Spain, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Flavored Gins
- Beer Buying Guide: Fruit/Vegetable Beers
- Bonus Circulation/Events: Wine Enthusiast 100 Best Wine Restaurants Event
- Ad Space Close: May 6, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: May 13, 2020
- On Sale Date: June 30, 2020
September
Italy
- Features: Puglia, New Zealand, Chile, Rhône, Italy, Vodka
- Pairings: Italian
- Wine Buying Guide: Austria, California, France, Israel, Italy, New York, New Zealand, Other Europe, Other U.S., South Africa, Spain, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Vermouth
- Beer Buying Guide: Pale Ales
- Bonus Circulation/Events:
- Ad Space Close: June 10, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: June 17, 2020
- On Sale Date: August 4, 2020
October
40 under 40
- Features: 40 Under 40 Tastemakers, Spain, California, Germany
- Pairings: Cider Pairings
- Wine Buying Guide: Argentina, Australia, California, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Idaho, Italy, Oregon, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Calvados & Apple Spirits
- Beer Buying Guide: IPA
- Bonus Circulation/Events: Spain’s Great Match
- Ad Space Close: July 15, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: July 22, 2020
- On Sale Date: September 8, 2020
November
Best Buy/Value
- Features: Top 100 Best Buys, Oregon, Beaujolais, Sicily, England, Liqueurs
- Pairings: French Food
- Wine Buying Guide: Sparkling: California, Chile, England, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Washington; France, Italy, Other U.S.
- Spirit Buying Guide: Cream Liqueurs
- Beer Buying Guide: Imperial IPA
- Bonus Circulation/Events:
- Ad Space Close: August 19, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: August 26, 2020
- On Sale Date: October 13, 2020
December 1st
Collecting
- Features: Top 100 Cellar Selections, Napa, Bordeaux, Barolo, Washington, Spirits
- Pairings: Entertaining
- Wine Buying Guide: Sparkling: Argentina, Australia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, New York, Oregon; California, Spain, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: XO Cognac
- Beer Buying Guide: IPA
- Bonus Circulation/Events: Barrel-Aged Dark Ales / Stouts
- Ad Space Close: September 16, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: September 23, 2020
- On Sale Date: November 10, 2020
December 31st
Best of Year Double Issue
- Features: The Enthusiast 100, Top 100 Spirits, Top 25 Beers, Wine Star Awards, Port, Roussillon, California’s Central Coast, Uruguay, Cocktails
- Pairings: Chinese Food
- Wine Buying Guide: California, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand, Other Europe, Other South America, Other U.S., Portugal, South Africa, Washington
- Spirit Buying Guide: Blended Scotch
- Beer Buying Guide: Holiday-Themed / Spiced Beers
- Bonus Circulation/Events: Wine Enthusiast Annual Wine Star Awards
- Ad Space Close: October 14, 2020
- Ad Material Due Date: October 21, 2020
- On Sale Date: November 10, 2020
