Welcome to Opening a Bottle
You’ve Read the Book. Now Explore the Site.
Opening a Bottle is a tribute to the world's most interesting wines and the clever people who make them — a place devoted to “sneakily informative” wine education, context-rich reviews and insights, thought-provoking columns, compelling online events and gorgeous photos.
Created by American wine writer and photographer Kevin Day, the publication focuses on Italian wine as well as the wines of France, Austria and Spain. Day has more than a decade of experience reporting on European wine, and has leveraged his deep contacts to get the kind of behind-the-scenes access that wine lover’s dream of. It is ad-free, independently owned and subscriber-supported. Wine Lover (Individual) Subscriptions start at $79/year. Group access for up to 5 users via the Wine Industry Subscription is $199/year.
Let’s take a tour.
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What Our Subscribers Are Saying ...
"The content on your site is the best out there. Perfect balance between subjective reviews and opinions along with the educational content. This is such a gift you have."
Adam H., Opening a Bottle Subscriber
Let’s Not Forget the Wines to Admire
This is no place for point scores and snobby descriptors. We give it to you straight by asking what a beginner might like and what a wine obsessive might like, just as in the book. New wines are added all the time. Check out these three that we’ve unlocked for you.
We’ve Only Scratched the Surface
Welcoming Both Curious Beginners and Wine Obsessives
In addition to handy wine education articles, compelling stories, riveting photography and context-centric wine reviews, you’ll get access to an archive of video wine classes lead by our editor-in-chief, Kevin Day.
A Wine Lovers Subscription is ideal for individuals, and costs only $79/year.
Are you part of a tasting group or wine society? Explore the Wine Industry Group subscription to gain access for up to 5 users for $199/year.
We’d love to have you join our community of curious beginners and “wine obsessives.” Get started with 10% off by using the promo code listed on your bookmark.