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Ramey, shown at his Westside Farms vineyard in Russian River, made his first Chardonnay in 1996. He has since added a few red wines to his lineup, but the white grape remains his favorite.

Professor Chardonnay

David Ramey’s equation for California’s premier white wine squares tradition and vision

Jul 31, 2019

For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

Wine in Space? The Truth Is Out There

Fifty years after Apollo 11, we asked NASA about the state of spacewine. Plus, latest innovation in wearable tech is … wine stains?

Jul 18, 2019

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

Plus, Franzia's first new box—in 35 years; and Thomas Keller's Bastille Day bash

Jul 11, 2019

Heroes in a hectare: Leonardo and the Atellani House, where his vineyard grows anew

Renaissance Man's Wine Reborn: Inside Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard

Using DNA tech, researchers replanted the maestro's Milan vineyard; the first wine will mark the 500th anniversary of his death

Jul 9, 2019

People

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Left to right: Jeff Stewart, Rod Berglund, Mike Sullivan, Tony Lombardi

Left to right: Jeff Stewart, Rod Berglund, Mike Sullivan, Tony Lombardi

Winemakers Just Wanna Have Fun

Sonoma’s Monday Standard crew of winemaking rascals takes their wine seriously, and almost nothing else

Jul 15, 2019

Don't be afraid of tongue-twisting grape names or unfamiliar regions: Try something unexpected!

Sommelier Roundtable: What's a Weird Wine You Actually Like?

Jul 12, 2019

Luke founder Thomas Vogele.

Bang for the Buck on Wahluke Slope

Aug 31, 2019

Sarah Jessica Parker was surprised to discover she liked Sauvignon Blanc—so much that she's now made her own.

Wine Talk: Sarah Jessica Parker Tries on Wine

Jul 1, 2019

Jake Lewis (left) enjoys the challenge of pairing diverse pours with David Chang's unconventional cuisine. But he always puts at least one beer on his lists for the chef.

A Day in the Life of Momofuku’s Beverage Boss, Jake Lewis

Jun 28, 2019

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For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

Wine in Space? The Truth Is Out There

Fifty years after Apollo 11, we asked NASA about the state of spacewine. Plus, latest innovation in wearable tech is … wine stains?

Jul 18, 2019

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

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

Plus, Franzia's first new box—in 35 years; and Thomas Keller's Bastille Day bash

Jul 11, 2019

Heroes in a hectare: Leonardo and the Atellani House, where his vineyard grows anew

Heroes in a hectare: Leonardo and the Atellani House, where his vineyard grows anew

Renaissance Man's Wine Reborn: Inside Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard

Using DNA tech, researchers replanted the maestro's Milan vineyard; a wine will be released for the 500th anniversary of his death

Jul 9, 2019

Extra, Extra

Extra, Extra

For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

Wine in Space? The Truth Is Out There

Fifty years after Apollo 11, we asked NASA about the state of spacewine. Plus, latest innovation in wearable tech is … wine stains?

Heroes in a hectare: Leonardo and the Atellani House, where his vineyard grows anew

Renaissance Man's Wine Reborn: Inside Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard

The plane's paint job reflects its postwar duties, when it was sold to the Taiwanese Civil Air Transport and helped evacuate Chinese nationalists from the mainland to Taiwan after Mao's victory.

Winemaker Flies WW2 Plane from Sonoma to Normandy to Join D-Day Squad

We asked California winemaker and golfer Cristie Kerr to survey the (vinous) competition.

Golf Has a New Official Wine. What Do Winemaking Golfers Think?

Image for an article: "What's the hashtag again?" Eric Ripert and Chrissy Teigen MC'ed parts of the evening.

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

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Sports

Sports

For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

For now, Aldrin is the only buzz NASA allows on the moon.

Wine in Space? The Truth Is Out There

Fifty years after Apollo 11, we asked NASA about the state of spacewine. Plus, latest innovation in wearable tech is … wine stains?

Vintrigue! The Monterey Five Plus One, left to right: Reese Witherspoon, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep

Monterey Wines for the Monterey Five in 'Big Little Lies'; Will We Get a Vineyard Scene?

From left: Kate Moss, Uma Thurman, Roger Federer and Natalie Portman, probably minutes away from drinking some Champagne

Roger Federer, Natalie Portman Wish Moët Imperial a Happy 150th; Presents Include New Château

We asked California winemaker and golfer Cristie Kerr to survey the (vinous) competition.

Golf Has a New Official Wine. What Do Winemaking Golfers Think?

The teams from California and Oregon contest a loose ball, optimal levels of Brix and phenolic maturity in Pinot Noir at harvest. (Pictured: Steph Curry and CJ McCollum)

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

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TV, Film & Theater

TV, Film & Theater

Sarah Jessica Parker was surprised to discover she liked Sauvignon Blanc—so much that she's now made her own.

Sarah Jessica Parker was surprised to discover she liked Sauvignon Blanc—so much that she's now made her own.

Wine Talk: Sarah Jessica Parker Tries on Wine

The actor, producer and fashion designer gets candid about why she was cautious about entering the wine world, and why she did it anyway

A decision for LeBron that went over well

LeBron Goes for Two Lafite Vintages; Taittinger Fills World Cup as the Beautiful Game Comes to Champagne

Left: Marc Perrin (blue guy) and Brad Pitt (beige guy) walk the vineyard. Right: the new egg-shaped fermentation vats where the magic happens.

Inside the New Winery for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Record-Breaking Rosé

Vintrigue! The Monterey Five Plus One, left to right: Reese Witherspoon, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep

Monterey Wines for the Monterey Five in 'Big Little Lies'; Will We Get a Vineyard Scene?

*Record scratch* *Freeze frame* You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation...

#RoséRoadTrip Hits Speed Bump

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What?!

What?!

*Record scratch* *Freeze frame* You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation...

*Record scratch* *Freeze frame* You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation...

#RoséRoadTrip Hits Speed Bump

Plus, Tamera Mowry-Housley and Adam Housley open a Napa tasting room, and Christie's auctions off 350-year-old shipwreck bottles

Choose your own adventure.

From Cleopatra's Palace to the 'Bubble' Pit: Inside the Rosé Mansion

Image for an article: "What's the hashtag again?" Eric Ripert and Chrissy Teigen MC'ed parts of the evening.

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

Image for an article: They were throwing away perfectly good shards! Scenes from the University of Haifa team's Elusa dig

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

Image for an article: A reverse punch-down, fruit-bomb suplex … Nebuchadnezzar! Unbelievable!

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

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Music

Music

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

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

Plus, Franzia's first new box—in 35 years; and Thomas Keller's Bastille Day bash

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'

The teams from California and Oregon contest a loose ball, optimal levels of Brix and phenolic maturity in Pinot Noir at harvest. (Pictured: Steph Curry and CJ McCollum)

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

Image for an article: "What's the hashtag again?" Eric Ripert and Chrissy Teigen MC'ed parts of the evening.

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

Image for an article: Alecia Moore is often on the road touring as P!nk, but she always makes sure to be home in her vineyard for harvest.

Wine Talk: P!nk Jams to Cab Franc

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Design

Design

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

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'

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

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

Image for an article: Christine Bae's home cellar in New Jersey, designed by Joseph & Curtis, houses almost 1,500 bottles.

Private Cellars

An Educated Palate

Image for an article: With rich Douglas fir appointments and a plaster-encased EarthStone pizza oven, the outdoor kitchen of Michael and Kim McCarty's main house is the nexus of many a patio party.

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

Image for an article: Lev Spiro's basement cellar houses close to 600 bottles on shelving made from olive oil–coated walnut.

Private Cellars

Director's Cut

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