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Houston, We Finally Have a Space Wine Mission!

We wanted to believe, and now a case of wine has arrived at the International Space Station for the first-ever study of wine in orbit. Here's how it went down (er, up)

Nov 7, 2019

TV host Kayla Nicole, presumably at an away game (fiancé Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, who don't have the wine yet)

Actually, the Official Wine of the NFL Is a Bubbly Rosé Called Babe

Here's how a seemingly unlikely contender took home the trophy

Nov 7, 2019

Primo Franco walks his Col del Vent vineyard near the town of Valdobbiadene.

Vintage Prosecco with a Maestro

Can the oft-maligned Italian bubbly age? Nino Franco winery celebrates 100 years with a tasting that traced the evolution of the family, reports Robert Camuto

Nov 5, 2019

Their powers combined! From left: Tyler Florence, Guy Fieri, Chris Cosentino and other WCK chefs with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (dish rag on shoulder)

Star Chefs Assemble Super-Team to Feed California Fire Victims

Tyler Florence, Dustin Valette, Guy Fieri, Traci Des Jardins and more are on the scene cooking thousands of meals for first responders and evacuees with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen

Oct 31, 2019

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Primo Franco walks his Col del Vent vineyard near the town of Valdobbiadene.

Primo Franco walks his Col del Vent vineyard near the town of Valdobbiadene.

Vintage Prosecco with a Maestro

Can the oft-maligned Italian bubbly age? Nino Franco winery celebrates 100 years with a tasting that traced the evolution of the family and of Prosecco itself

Nov 5, 2019

Why not try a Noche Buena salad with a pét-nat or spanakopita with Côte-Rôtie this year?

Sommelier Roundtable: Your Family's Holiday Wine Traditions

Nov 1, 2019

Fladgate Partnership CEO Adrian Bridge brought two perfect Ports to the New York Wine Experience.

Wine Star: Adrian Bridge

Oct 31, 2019

Vintner Dr. Madaiah Revana at his home office in Texas.

Vintner Without Borders

Dec 15, 2019

From left: Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, Ariane de Rothschild, Saskia de Rothschild, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, Camille Sereys de Rothschild and Eric de Rothschild.

A Bordeaux Family Tackles Champagne

Dec 15, 2019

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TV host Kayla Nicole, presumably at an away game (fiancé Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, who don't have the wine yet)

TV host Kayla Nicole, presumably at an away game (fiancé Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, who don't have the wine yet)

Actually, the Official Wine of the NFL Is a Bubbly Rosé Called Babe

Here's how a seemingly unlikely contender took home the trophy

Nov 7, 2019

Where no wine has gone (to be studied) before!

Where no wine has gone (to be studied) before!

Houston, We Finally Have a Space Wine Mission!

We wanted to believe, and now a case of wine has arrived at the International Space Station for the first-ever study of wine in orbit. Here's how it went down (er, up)

Nov 7, 2019

Rustic but charming locally-made drinking vessels from the Heuneburg, 6th century B.C. (left) vs. fancy imported Greek ware found at the nearby Celtic site of Kleinaspergle, circa 450 B.C.

Rustic but charming locally-made drinking vessels from the Heuneburg, 6th century B.C. (left) vs. fancy imported Greek ware found at the nearby Celtic site of Kleinaspergle, circa 450 B.C.

New Study Finds All for Wine and Wine for All in Early Celtic Society

2,700 years ago, a love of imported wine united all classes in a German town—until haughty elites took it all for themselves

Nov 6, 2019

Extra, Extra

Extra, Extra

Where no wine has gone (to be studied) before!

Where no wine has gone (to be studied) before!

Houston, We Finally Have a Space Wine Mission!

We wanted to believe, and now a case of wine has arrived at the International Space Station for the first-ever study of wine in orbit. Here's how it went down (er, up)

Rustic but charming locally-made drinking vessels from the Heuneburg, 6th century B.C. (left) vs. fancy imported Greek ware found at the nearby Celtic site of Kleinaspergle, circa 450 B.C.

New Study Finds All for Wine and Wine for All in Early Celtic Society

Of ice and men: John Steinbeck in 1964 (left); Steinbeck's engraved, silver-plated wine cooler

You Can Now Buy 'Grapes' Guy John Steinbeck's Wine Cooler, Decanters, Tastevins

To all the doubters who asked,

Art Imitates Wine: Dazzling New Argyle, Ornellaia Labels Unveiled

The cover of the new edition of Waugh on Wine (left), and one of the whimsical illustrations by Willie Rushton that depict a cartoon Waugh beset by wine.

Waugh on Wine: Bad Wine Hosts Should Be 'Exposed, Ridiculed and Humiliated'

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Sports

Sports

TV host Kayla Nicole, presumably at an away game (fiancé Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, who don't have the wine yet)

TV host Kayla Nicole, presumably at an away game (fiancé Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, who don't have the wine yet)

Actually, the Official Wine of the NFL Is a Bubbly Rosé Called Babe

Here's how a seemingly unlikely contender took home the trophy

New power couple: DomKat

Hangtime at Dom Pérignon for Katie Holmes, Alain Ducasse

Tim Gleason, grapes, face off.

NHL's Cam Ward and Tim Gleason Make Wine, Promptly Drink It from Stanley Cup

What a catch ... these wines are.

Your Definitive Guide to NFL Wines and Winemakers

Rafa and Crawfa are among the last still standing at this year's U.S. Open.

Kim Crawford Serves Up 17,000 Glasses at U.S. Open

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TV, Film & Theater

TV, Film & Theater

New power couple: DomKat

New power couple: DomKat

Hangtime at Dom Pérignon for Katie Holmes, Alain Ducasse

Plus, the first major-league team to get an official Champagne? Vegas, baby

Curtis and la familia Stone: The chef meets a kindred spirit in the village of Tondeluna in Rioja, Spain.

Chef Curtis Stone Scours the Globe for Wine, Cheese and Tasty … Pigeons on New Show

Clos encounters of the third kind:

Paso Glows with 60,000-Bulb 'Field of Light'; Champagne Corks Blast at Supersonic Jet Power

Stemwares & Citroëns: Post Malone (right) samples France with Zane Lowe.

Post Malone, Sarah Jessica Parker Dropping New Wines

Invivo co-founders Tim Lightbourne (left) and Rob Cameron with Sarah Jessica Parker.

Sarah Jessica Parker's Wine Premiere

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What?!

What?!

The vineyard bear gets midnight munchies (right) and clears his plate (aftermath, left).

The vineyard bear gets midnight munchies (right) and clears his plate (aftermath, left).

Vineyard-Crashing Bear Finds Bearings, Pinot Pairings

Navarro Vineyards in the Anderson Valley has found itself host to a persistent, opportunistic new visitor—with excellent taste in grapes

Curtis and la familia Stone: The chef meets a kindred spirit in the village of Tondeluna in Rioja, Spain.

Chef Curtis Stone Scours the Globe for Wine, Cheese and Tasty … Pigeons on New Show

Clos encounters of the third kind:

Paso Glows with 60,000-Bulb 'Field of Light'; Champagne Corks Blast at Supersonic Jet Power

It's rude to stare.

Discerning Baboon Stops to Dine at Cape Winery: 'This One Clearly Loved Italian Cuisine'

The wine is carefully defenestrated before serving: three buchette, one active.

Florence's Forgotten Renaissance 'Wine Windows' Are Open Again for Business

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Music

Music

Stemwares & Citroëns: Post Malone (right) samples France with Zane Lowe.

Stemwares & Citroëns: Post Malone (right) samples France with Zane Lowe.

Post Malone, Sarah Jessica Parker Dropping New Wines

"Wine or clothes"—the rapper reevaluates his investments with a Provence rosé. Plus, if you couldn't help but wonder, SJP's new wine is here

John Legend at Raymond Vineyards in Napa

John Legend's 'Perfect Mix' in Wine

A grand wine week for Great '90s Daves. Pictured: David and Victoria Beckham hone their palates at a dinner last year.

David Beckham, Dave Grohl Enjoy Very Different Euro Wine Adventures

Like many a classic Dave Matthews tune, the rhinoceros features a prominent horn part. (So sorry.)

Dave Matthews Debuts Rosé for Rhinos; Chuck Schumer: Wine Should Be in Cans

Jenny Lewis has collaborated on wines with Broc Cellars and La Clarine Farm in California but is turning to France for her next act.

Rocker Jenny Lewis: Natural Wine Is 'Punk'

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Design

Design

Eric and Kelli Schaefer’s cellar.

Eric and Kelli Schaefer’s cellar.

Private Cellars

Best-Laid Plans

St. Louis collectors Eric and Kelli Schaefer build a cellar for the ages

From left: attorneys Joel Deutsch, Stan Gibson and Bruce Jeffer

Private Cellars

Case Law

Tom Colicchio and Lori Silverbush bought their 19th-century brownstone in 2016 and quickly undertook an ambitious, historically faithful restoration.

A Home Grows in Brooklyn

Image for an article: Tony Simmons' 3,200-bottle collection showcases Napa gems and prestige Bordeaux.

Private Cellars

In the Cellar of Tabasco's 'Sauce Boss'

Image for an article: Matteo and Valentina Lunelli's airy duplex penthouse balances modern design with views of mountains, rooftops and Trento's historic Torre Civica belltower.

Wine & Design: Modern Living in a Medieval Villa

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