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Rocker Jenny Lewis: Natural Wine Is 'Punk'

The singer-songwriter teamed with two Beaujolais vintners to make a wine for pairing with her latest album

Jun 30, 2019

Sonoma vs. Willamette Winemakers Bet a Ton (of Grapes) on Warriors-Blazers

Plus, extremely simple and brazen winecrime, and a natural winemaker fights to stop wine-cops from destroying 2,000 of his bottles

May 16, 2019

Welcome to Wine Country

Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey and Rachel Dratch cut loose in Napa Valley. The story behind the movie

May 31, 2019

Chef Talk: Bobby Flay, Iron Man

With a new restaurant, a new show—with his daughter, Sophie—and a new book this year, the veteran chef is keeping things fresh

May 17, 2019

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Rocker Jenny Lewis: Natural Wine Is 'Punk'

The singer-songwriter teamed with two Beaujolais vintners to make a wine for pairing with her latest album

Jun 30, 2019

Chef Talk: Bobby Flay, Iron Man

May 17, 2019

Behind the Scenes with the Winemakers of 'Wine Country'

May 10, 2019

Road to 'Wine Country': It's Maya Rudolph and Rachel Dratch's Party

May 7, 2019

Road to 'Wine Country': Screenwriter Emily Spivey

May 6, 2019

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Sonoma vs. Willamette Winemakers Bet a Ton (of Grapes) on Warriors-Blazers in Pinot Throwdown

Plus, extremely simple and brazen winecrime, and a natural winemaker fights to stop wine-cops from destroying 2,000 of his bottles

May 16, 2019

Masseto Unveils New Ultramodern Underground Winemaking Lair

The new winery is a substantial upgrade from the previous structure, a dilapidated shack. Plus, birthday Caymus for Houston Astros' José Altuve? And new docu Harvest Season spotlights California's immigrant vineyard workers

May 9, 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ Bordeaux Winemaker Battles HBO (Sort Of)

We talked to the St.-Emilion vintner behind the real-life Dornish Wine about his unexpected newfound fame, his GoT drinking rituals and hopes for the rest of the season

May 5, 2019

Extra, Extra

Extra, Extra

Chrissy Teigen, Eric Ripert Raise Glasses, $4 Million; Exploding Wine Bottles Attack Missouri

The City Harvest gala and Casa de Loco winery both went off with a bang. Plus, new wine barrel–race record set in Swiss Grand Cru village, and Reims court slams gold-flaked sham Champagne

Earth Day in a Big Way: Wastewater Worms, 21 Million Trees and Cabernet All Day

Charles Bieler Revs Up Pink '66 Cadillac for Great American Rosé Road Trip

Brexit Bubbles? Royal Navy Elects Brit Fizz over Champagne for Warship Christening

Wine Trash and Treasure Reveal Lost City of Winemaking's Ancient Secrets

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Sports

Sports

Sonoma vs. Willamette Winemakers Bet a Ton (of Grapes) on Warriors-Blazers in Pinot Throwdown

Plus, extremely simple and brazen winecrime, and a natural winemaker fights to stop wine-cops from destroying 2,000 of his bottles

Masseto Unveils New Ultramodern Underground Winemaking Lair

On Wednesdays, We Drink Pink: 'Mean Girls' Wine from Lead Actor, Leading Sonoma Winemaker

Brexit Bubbles? Royal Navy Elects Brit Fizz over Champagne for Warship Christening

Introducing Niles Plonk, 'the Classiest Man in Pro Wrestling'—and Missouri Winemaker by Day

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TV, Film & Theater

TV, Film & Theater

Chef Talk: Bobby Flay, Iron Man

With a new restaurant, a new show—with his daughter, Sophie—and a new book this year, the veteran chef is keeping things fresh

Behind the Scenes with the Winemakers of 'Wine Country'

Masseto Unveils New Ultramodern Underground Winemaking Lair

Road to 'Wine Country': It's Maya Rudolph and Rachel Dratch's Party

Road to 'Wine Country': Screenwriter Emily Spivey

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What?!

Chrissy Teigen, Eric Ripert Raise Glasses, $4 Million; Exploding Wine Bottles Attack Missouri

The City Harvest gala and Casa de Loco winery both went off with a bang. Plus, new wine barrel–race record set in Swiss Grand Cru village, and Reims court slams gold-flaked sham Champagne

Wine Trash and Treasure Reveal Lost City of Winemaking's Ancient Secrets

Introducing Niles Plonk, 'the Classiest Man in Pro Wrestling'—and Missouri Winemaker by Day

You, Must: Spend the Night in a Wine-Barrel Hotel Room!

Very Good Dogs Sniff Out TCA Taint, Rescue Wine

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Music

Music

Rocker Jenny Lewis: Natural Wine Is 'Punk'

The singer-songwriter teamed with two Beaujolais vintners to make a wine for pairing with her latest album

Sonoma vs. Willamette Winemakers Bet a Ton (of Grapes) on Warriors-Blazers in Pinot Throwdown

Chrissy Teigen, Eric Ripert Raise Glasses, $4 Million; Exploding Wine Bottles Attack Missouri

Wine Talk: P!nk Jams to Cab Franc

Kelly Clarkson Sings Praises for Belle Glos Pinot; Bob Dylan Takes Whiskey to Church

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Design

Design

Private Cellars

In the Cellar of Tabasco's 'Sauce Boss'

Tony Simmons cellars Bordeaux classics—and 66,000 barrels of pepper mash

Wine & Design: Modern Living in a Medieval Villa

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An Educated Palate

Wine & Design: Michael & Kim McCarty's Abiding Abode

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Director's Cut

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