Wine Spectator

Some Quick Facts About Wine Spectator Magazine this Holiday Season!

Publisher: Shanken Communications
Issues per year: 15
First Issue Delivery: 10 to 12 Weeks. Click here for more info
Publishing Frequency: Seasonal
Auto-renewals: NO AUTO-RENEWALS when you order your subscription to Wine Spectator with us.

Frequently Asked Questions On Wine Spectator Magazine Subscription:

Q. How do I renew my subscription To Wine Spectator Magazine?

You can renew your subscription to Wine Spectator magazine online by selecting the RENEW option and entering the mailing address from your current issue of Wine Spectator. This will add your renewal to your existing subscription without duplicates. You do not need an account number to renew your Wine Spectator magazine subscription. Please expect to see the new expiration date on your current cover of Wine Spectator magazine within 10 to 12 Weeks weeks of renewing. Since we do not auto-renew, we recommend renewing at least 8-12 weeks before your Wine Spectator magazine subscription expires. We will send you a renewal reminder via email only close to expiry.

NOTE: If you previously ordered magazine subscriptions through Amazon, your renewal with us will be added to your existing subscription and extended with no duplicates. We do not automatically renew subscriptions or send out bills. Please note that effective March 9, 2023, Amazon no longer sells print and Kindle magazine and newspaper subscriptions. Read more.

Q. I received a special offer in the mail for a price lower than what is on your website. Can you match this price?

If you received an offer for a lower price than what is on our website, simply email us the details and we will try and match the offer. All our prices are the lowest publisher-authorized prices for Wine Spectator magazine and we will check to ensure the accuracy of what is listed on our site. Please note that most lower prices come with automatic renewals at the rate in effect which is normally higher. By signing up with these lower prices you are agreeing to the automatic renewal. We will never auto-renew your Wine Spectator subscription.

Q. When will my first issue of Wine Spectator start?

Wine Spectator magazine is published 15 times a year, therefore, your first issue will start approximately 10 to 12 Weeks of placing your order. This is because when we receive your order, it takes about a week for your subscription to be received and scheduled by the publisher. It will then be included with the publisher's next production cycle and shipped to you via standard mail.

Q. How can I change my address for Wine Spectator Magazine?

Changing your address can be done easily online. Please follow 'My Active Subscriptions,' and click on address change link next to your magazine and enter your new address. That’s it! If you did not order from us, please contact Wine Spectator publisher by following the 'Magazine Subscriber Services,' link above for the 1-800 number for online support.

Q: How do I report a missed issue of Wine Spectator?

If you have missed any issue of Wine Spectator, please let us know and we will extend your subscription by the number of issues missed and also find out if the post office is having any problems delivering your subscription. Note that Wine Spectator magazine is published 15 times a year therefore a Seasonal publication.

Q. Where can I find my expiration date for Wine Spectator?

The month and expiration date (month/year e.g. Dec 22) of your Wine Spectator subscription can be found on your magazine label above your name on the right.

Q. Do you have any coupons for Wine Spectator Magazine?

We currently offer Wine Spectator magazine at a discounted rate of $69.95 for a full-year subscription. That is at a 22% discount off the newsstand price. Please email us for any issues with pricing, offers, or coupons to better assist you.

Q. I renewed my Wine Spectator subscription but received a renewal notice in the mail. Why is that?

Renewal notices are automatically mailed out by the publisher 8 weeks or even 16 weeks before your Wine Spectator subscription expires. The notices might also come from other companies soliciting subscriptions. Unfortunately, we have no control over that. However, if you ordered from us, simply ignore the notices since you do not owe anything!

Q. I no longer want to renew my Wine Spectator Magazine. Why do I keep receiving bills?

If you ordered your Wine Spectator magazine from the publisher with the auto-renewals or "bill me later" option, you might be obligated to pay the invoice as part of their preferred continuous service unless you cancel. To call Wine Spectator and cancel or ask them to stop sending you invoices, please go to Magazine Subscriber Services for publisher customer service. If you ordered from us, simply ignore the reminders since we do not offer auto-renewals or mail-out bills or invoices.

Q. I would like to give Wine Spectator as a gift this holiday season. How can I do that?

You can order a gift subscription by following the Give a Gift Subscription link above to be taken directly to Wine Spectator gift page.

Q. How do I cancel my Wine Spectator magazine?

To cancel your Wine Spectator magazine, simply go to your account or Magazine Subscriber Services link above for publisher customer service --both by phone or online. The publisher might have information on where the subscription originated from. Remember, Subscribe Renew does not send out unsolicited subscriptions or free trials however if you feel this might be a gift from someone, email us and we will find out if it was ordered from us and provide you with the gift giver details.

Q. I received Wine Spectator magazine and I don’t like it. Can I replace it for another Cooking magazine?

Of course, you can! We would like your experience with any magazines ordered from us to be enjoyable. Please contact us and include the magazine you would like as a replacement.

Q. I currently read Wine Spectator magazine would like to write a review. How can I do that?

It’s simple! Please go to the reviews tab above and write a review.

Q. In what format does the digital subscriptions of Wine Spectator come in?

If available, full access to the digital version of Wine Spectator magazine will be delivered via email within 4-6 weeks. You can view your digital issue via iPad, mobile device, desktop, etc. just as you would with any web page. If available, the option to order a digital subscription is under ‘Options.’ Simply select 'Digital' and proceed to checkout. Some print subscriptions come with FREE digital access. If available, this will be shown next to the Wine Spectator magazine cover above.

Q. Is Wine Spectator magazine still being published?

Yes, Wine Spectator magazine is still being published by Shanken Communications.