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NFL teams don't get much farther away from Pacific Northwest wine country than the Miami Dolphins, but Dan Marino (left) kept his cellar stocked with Washington favorites, and Damon Huard came to appreciate them.

Dan Marino and Damon Huard, Passing Time and Wine

Two former Dolphins quarterbacks—mentor and mentee—forged a brotherly relationship and founded a Washington winery

Jan 15, 2020

The Upper Lodge in Sussex, England (left), and the fruit for its single-vine cuvée

Is this the World's Smallest Vineyard?

A British lawyer and cottage-keeper has registered his two-vine, er, "parcel" for commercial production

Jan 16, 2020

Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval to Premiere Rosé Champagne

The Provence pink powerhouse is teaming with one of the top grower Champagne producers

Jan 14, 2020

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

Unfiltered Predictions for 2020

Gen Z torments winemakers into seeking even weirder flavors, and Aubert de Villaine's a "Bad Boy for Life"

Jan 9, 2020

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Charles Woodson lauched his new Intercept line of wines in August 2019 to much fanfare at Michigan Stadium, where he played in college.

Charles Woodson lauched his new Intercept line of wines in August 2019 to much fanfare at Michigan Stadium, where he played in college.

Charles Woodson Covers California

The defensive veteran started with one barrel at Robert Mondavi; now he makes seven bottlings for his Intercept and Charles Woodson Wines labels

Jan 17, 2020

NFL teams don't get much farther away from Pacific Northwest wine country than the Miami Dolphins, but Dan Marino (left) kept his cellar stocked with Washington favorites, and Damon Huard came to appreciate them.

Dan Marino and Damon Huard, Passing Time and Wine

Jan 15, 2020

It's been a breakthrough season for NFL teams and players getting into the wine game.

Wine Scores a Touchdown

Feb 29, 2020

Will natural wines, orange wines and carbonic maceration persevere in this brave new decade?

Sommelier Roundtable: Your Wine Predictions for 2020—and Trends You're Over

Jan 10, 2020

It doesn't have to be Champagne … but no one would complain.

Sommelier Roundtable: Which Bubbly for a New Year's Party?

Dec 26, 2019

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The Upper Lodge in Sussex, England (left), and the fruit for its single-vine cuvée

The Upper Lodge in Sussex, England (left), and the fruit for its single-vine cuvée

Is this the World's Smallest Vineyard?

A British lawyer and cottage-keeper has registered his two-vine, er, "parcel" for commercial production, claiming to take the record—from the humblest man alive

Jan 16, 2020

Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval to Premiere Rosé Champagne

The Provence pink powerhouse is teaming with one of the top grower Champagne producers. Plus, behind the scenes of the new Piper-Heidsieck Prohibition-themed Oscars bottle

Jan 14, 2020

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

Unfiltered Predictions for 2020

Gen Z torments winemakers into seeking even weirder flavors, Aubert de Villaine's a "Bad Boy for Life," and Elon Musk rolls out the Tesla Tetra(Pak)truck

Jan 9, 2020

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Extra, Extra

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

Unfiltered Predictions for 2020

Gen Z torments winemakers into seeking even weirder flavors, Aubert de Villaine's a "Bad Boy for Life," and Elon Musk rolls out the Tesla Tetra(Pak)truck

J-Law, Rudy K., Obama and barrel rooms all had big wine decades for very different reasons.

Best Unfiltered Stories of the Decade

That new oak smell: Quinta da Pacheca is open for stavecations. And in 2019, you readers wanted nothing more than to be in there.

Best of Unfiltered 2019

Wine-shipping woes are nothing new: A replica of the Fiscardo wreck's amphora pile at the Ionian Aquarium in Lixouri

Massive Roman Shipwreck May Have Had 200,000 Bottles' Worth of Wine Aboard

Helen Turley's remarks at the ceremony were precise and powerful, not unlike her Pinots. Gov. Newsom presented her with a medal to mark the honor.

Wine Governor Gavin Newsom Inducts Winemaker Helen Turley and Wine Chef Wolfgang Puck into Hall of Fame

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Sports

Sports

Charles Woodson lauched his new Intercept line of wines in August 2019 to much fanfare at Michigan Stadium, where he played in college.

Charles Woodson lauched his new Intercept line of wines in August 2019 to much fanfare at Michigan Stadium, where he played in college.

Charles Woodson Covers California

The defensive veteran started with one barrel at Robert Mondavi; now he makes seven bottlings for his Intercept and Charles Woodson Wines labels

NFL teams don't get much farther away from Pacific Northwest wine country than the Miami Dolphins, but Dan Marino (left) kept his cellar stocked with Washington favorites, and Damon Huard came to appreciate them.

Dan Marino and Damon Huard, Passing Time and Wine

It's been a breakthrough season for NFL teams and players getting into the wine game.

Wine Scores a Touchdown

J-Law, Rudy K., Obama and barrel rooms all had big wine decades for very different reasons.

Best Unfiltered Stories of the Decade

However, Gerrit Cole's Masseto vintage of choice was famously won by the Red Sox.

New Yankees Pitcher Gerrit Cole Gets a Super Tuscan Deal

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TV, Film & Theater

TV, Film & Theater

Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval to Premiere Rosé Champagne

The Provence pink powerhouse is teaming with one of the top grower Champagne producers. Plus, behind the scenes of the new Piper-Heidsieck Prohibition-themed Oscars bottle

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

Unfiltered Predictions for 2020

J-Law, Rudy K., Obama and barrel rooms all had big wine decades for very different reasons.

Best Unfiltered Stories of the Decade

That new oak smell: Quinta da Pacheca is open for stavecations. And in 2019, you readers wanted nothing more than to be in there.

Best of Unfiltered 2019

In the movie, cat Bustopher Jones (James Corden, center) acquires a human-sized bottle and requires the assistance of other cats to hoist it up. If you were wondering.

The Cats in the 'Cats' Movie Drink Champagne, Specifically Pipurr-Heidsieck

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What?!

What?!

The Upper Lodge in Sussex, England (left), and the fruit for its single-vine cuvée

The Upper Lodge in Sussex, England (left), and the fruit for its single-vine cuvée

Is this the World's Smallest Vineyard?

A British lawyer and cottage-keeper has registered his two-vine, er, "parcel" for commercial production, claiming to take the record—from the humblest man alive

The Tetratruck will have the mobility and roadworthiness of a box of wine, as well as the appearance.

Unfiltered Predictions for 2020

J-Law, Rudy K., Obama and barrel rooms all had big wine decades for very different reasons.

Best Unfiltered Stories of the Decade

That new oak smell: Quinta da Pacheca is open for stavecations. And in 2019, you readers wanted nothing more than to be in there.

Best of Unfiltered 2019

Still good!

Explorers Crack 'Most Extreme' Shipwreck to Find 100-Year-Old Booze, Actually Taste It

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Music

Music

That new oak smell: Quinta da Pacheca is open for stavecations. And in 2019, you readers wanted nothing more than to be in there.

That new oak smell: Quinta da Pacheca is open for stavecations. And in 2019, you readers wanted nothing more than to be in there.

Best of Unfiltered 2019

From Pitt to Picard and tiny wine windows to giant barrel hotel rooms, 2019 was a real mood for wine and culture

In the movie, cat Bustopher Jones (James Corden, center) acquires a human-sized bottle and requires the assistance of other cats to hoist it up. If you were wondering.

The Cats in the 'Cats' Movie Drink Champagne, Specifically Pipurr-Heidsieck

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

Post Malone, Sarah Jessica Parker Dropping New Wines

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

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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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French sparkling wine fans could have reason to celebrate: Officials may have reached an agreement to hold off on tariffs.

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Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Twice upon a time in Champagne: Brad Pitt (left) is planning a bubbly double-feature this year, making it with Marc Perrin and celebrating with it at the Oscars.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Château Miraval to Premiere Rosé Champagne

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Charles Woodson lauched his new Intercept line of wines in August 2019 to much fanfare at Michigan Stadium, where he played in college.

Charles Woodson lauched his new Intercept line of wines in August 2019 to much fanfare at Michigan Stadium, where he played in college.

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