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The good grape juice: Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro convene over Gabbiano Chianti in a scene in The Irishman.

I Heard You Paint Teeth: The Wine Cameos in 'The Irishman'

The movie's prop master divulges how he made sure the real-life wine labels that appear in Martin Scorsese's saga were accurate to the era—and the mob

Dec 4, 2019

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.

Winemaker Helen Turley and Wine Chef Wolfgang Puck Inducted into Hall of Fame

Wine made a big splash in the California HoF this year—including some unexpected members of the state's wine community

Dec 13, 2019

Paradise Ridge's vineyards and art collection were spared.

Paradise Regained: Winery Destroyed in 2017 Wildfires Reopens

Two years after Sonoma's Paradise Ridge burned, the winery debuted a rebuilt—and improved—home

Dec 12, 2019

Will it come down to the dreaded Hell in a Cellar match?

Wrestler Chris Jericho’s Wine Fires Up Fans … and Enemies

The champ is making a bubbly called A Little Bit of the Bubbly. But what does the reigning villain of wrestling-winemaking think of that?

Dec 6, 2019

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For roast beef, you can go with Burgundy, Brunello, Bierzo or beyond.

For roast beef, you can go with Burgundy, Brunello, Bierzo or beyond.

Sommelier Roundtable: Favorite Pairings for Holiday Roasts and Ham

For the festive classics of the season, 11 wine pros try everything from aged California Cabernet to an unusual Burgundy-style blend

Dec 13, 2019

Jimtown Store will close its doors Dec. 30.

A Reluctant Farewell to Jimtown Store

Dec 9, 2019

John Malkovich shares a glass with his winemaker, Jean Natoli (left).

John Malkovich's Double Life in Wine

Dec 3, 2019

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In Memoriam: Honoring Leaders of the Wine Industry

Dec 31, 2019

Ian Somerhalder at Vik's vineyards in Chile

Ian Somerhalder’s New Thirst

Dec 31, 2019

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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.

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

Wine made a big splash in the California HoF this year—including some unexpected members of the state's wine community

Dec 13, 2019

Paradise Ridge's vineyards and art collection were spared.

Paradise Ridge's vineyards and art collection were spared.

Paradise Regained: Winery Destroyed in 2017 Wildfires Reopens

Two years after Sonoma's Paradise Ridge burned, the winery debuted a rebuilt—and improved—home

Dec 12, 2019

Will it come down to the dreaded Hell in a Cellar match?

Will it come down to the dreaded Hell in a Cellar match?

Wrestler Chris Jericho’s Wine Fires Up Fans … and Enemies

The champ is making a bubbly called A Little Bit of the Bubbly. But what does the reigning villain of wrestling-winemaking think of that?

Dec 6, 2019

Extra, Extra

Extra, Extra

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.

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

Wine made a big splash in the California HoF this year—including some unexpected members of the state's wine community

Paradise Ridge's vineyards and art collection were spared.

Paradise Regained: Winery Destroyed in 2017 Wildfires Reopens

The good grape juice: Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro convene over Gabbiano Chianti in a scene in The Irishman.

I Heard You Paint Teeth: The Wine Cameos in 'The Irishman'

Mouton Unveils 2017 Art Label (… NSFW?)

Venissa's vineyard on Wednesday morning, after about 1.5 feet of water had receded (left) vs. drier times; the 1966 floods submerged vineyards for two days.

Record Flood Swamps Venice's Unique Vineyard

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Sports

Sports

Will it come down to the dreaded Hell in a Cellar match?

Will it come down to the dreaded Hell in a Cellar match?

Wrestler Chris Jericho’s Wine Fires Up Fans … and Enemies

The champ is making a bubbly called A Little Bit of the Bubbly. But what does the reigning villain of wrestling-winemaking think of that?

John York wants to make 49ers fans California wine fans as well.

Wine Talk: San Francisco 49ers Owner John York

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

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

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TV, Film & Theater

TV, Film & Theater

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.

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

Wine made a big splash in the California HoF this year—including some unexpected members of the state's wine community

Will it come down to the dreaded Hell in a Cellar match?

Wrestler Chris Jericho’s Wine Fires Up Fans … and Enemies

The good grape juice: Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro convene over Gabbiano Chianti in a scene in The Irishman.

I Heard You Paint Teeth: The Wine Cameos in 'The Irishman'

John Malkovich shares a glass with his winemaker, Jean Natoli (left).

Going Native in Europe

John Malkovich's Double Life in Wine

Ian Somerhalder at Vik's vineyards in Chile

Ian Somerhalder’s New Thirst

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What?!

What?!

Still good!

Still good!

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

For 20 years, researchers have tried to salvage the S.S. Kyros, sunk in the Baltic in 1917. Here's how they finally dredged up 900 bottles of Cognac and Bénédictine

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

Vineyard-Crashing Bear Finds Bearings, Pinot Pairings

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'

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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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