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A monarch butterfly takes a break on a swamp milkweed flower.

Sanctuary Vineyards: Jordan Provides a Home for Threatened Butterflies

Sonoma’s Jordan winery establishes sanctuaries to support western monarchs, native bees and other pollinators

Apr 9, 2021

CJ McCollum gets in some off-court recreation at Adelsheim in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

New Rosés from NBA Star CJ McCollum and Snoop Dogg

The Portland Trail Blazer and Oregon wine label owner has two new wines on the way, and the West Coast hip-hop star brings a Grenache-Zin blend to 19 Crimes

Apr 5, 2021

Party for one: Nicole Scherzinger enjoys a bottle of Anti-Party wine.

Anti-Party: Nicole Scherzinger’s New Wine Is Not the Life of the Party

The Pussycat Dolls star and Masked Singer judge hopes her antisocial-gathering Washington Grenache-Syrah blend will not be served at parties

Apr 1, 2021

Emirates Team New Zealand (left) and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli compete in the 36th America's Cup race.

Mumm Sets Sail: Champagne House Launches America’s Cup Wine

The off-water festivities included a pop-up Mumm Yacht Club and ocean-inspired blue bottles of Grand Cordon

Mar 31, 2021

The ancient brewery at Abydos may have turned out as much as 2,500 cases of beer a week.

Brew Like an Egyptian: 5,000-Year-Old Brewery Reveals Ancient Secrets

Archaeologists have unearthed the largest ancient Egyptian brewery discovered to date, along with new details about early Egyptian kings

Collin Dreizen

Mar 29, 2021

Chef-owner Daniel Humm will welcome a small party of guests for a private first dinner back at Eleven Madison Park.

Eleven Madison Park Auctions Private Preview Dinner for Charity

The Albers Foundation is hosting an online charity auction that includes a private dinner with chef Daniel Humm to benefit Tambacounda Hospital in Senegal

Julie Harans

Mar 24, 2021

From left: Kevin Kinsella, George Gallo and Gene Kirkwood

Chasing Crush: Hollywood's Next Great Wine Country Film?

Jersey Boys producer and Sonoma vintner Kevin Kinsella is making a Napa-set drama with winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and Hollywood veterans Gene Kirkwood and George Gallo. And Brown made a real-life canned Cabernet to pair with it

Collin Dreizen

Mar 23, 2021

Choreographer Julianne Hough (left) and actress Nina Dobrev hit a bottle of Fresh Vine after hitting the yoga mat.

Vineyard Vamps: Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough Launch Fresh Vine Wine

The Vampire Diaries star and Emmy-winning choreographer introduce a California Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Shawn Zylberberg

Mar 22, 2021

Jay-Z and Beyoncé cheer for someone else to win for a change at the 2020 pre-Grammy Gala.

Cognac State of Mind: Rare Brandies from Jay-Z and Frank Gehry Raise Funds for Charity

The hip-hop legend's 50-year-old limited-edition d'Ussé bottle and the renowned architect's 150th anniversary Hennessy gold-and-glass decanter fetched five-figure sums at Sotheby's

Shawn Zylberberg

Mar 18, 2021

The Roman temple ruins at Antiochia ad Cragum, in modern-day Turkey

Upcycled Ancient Temple Offers Glimpse at Wine Life in the Roman Empire

A rare 1,500-year-old wine press at Antiochia ad Cragum substantiates southern coastal Turkey's status as an important ancient winegrowing region

Collin Dreizen

Mar 12, 2021

Gangster Goddess co-hosts and legitimate business associates Chris Kushner (left) and Drea de Matteo

Mob Wines: New Pinot Noir from a 'Sopranos' Star, Old Collectibles from the Cellar of John Gotti

Actress Drea de Matteo introduces Gangster Goddess Pinot, and a Queens wine shop sells the late Gambino boss’ high-end trophy wines

Mar 9, 2021

Ferrari winery CEO Matteo Lunelli (left) and Formula 1 racing CEO Stefano Domenicali raise a large-format bottle of Ferrari sparkling wine.

Is Ferrari the Fastest Pop on Land and Sea?

The Lunelli family’s Italian sparkling wine house, already a Prada yachting team partner, is now the official bubbly of Formula 1 racing

Alison Napjus

Mar 5, 2021

John Fox, in 2011, cuts the ribbon on now-bankrupt Premier Cru's new location.

Wine Ponzi Schemer John Fox Released Early from Prison

The former owner of bankrupt retailer Premier Cru, who defrauded customers out of millions of dollars in collectible wines, now faces probation and substantial debts to his victims

Shawn Zylberberg

Feb 26, 2021

Terrell Owens is a rookie again—with his new Eighty-One Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon.

Getcha Wine and Popcorn Ready: Terrell Owens Introduces Paso Robles Cabernet

The NFL Hall of Famer makes his wine debut, paying tribute to personal inspirations Tommy Lasorda and Kobe Bryant. Plus, Hennessy Cognac is named the Official Spirit of the NBA

Shawn Zylberberg

Feb 26, 2021

Passing Time's Dan Marino and Damon Huard work on their handoff technique.

Wine, Spirits and Restaurant Industries Step Up for Autism, Black History Month and More

Passing Time winery raises funds for Dan Marino Foundation, Barefoot pledges $50,000 in grants for Black women entrepreneurs, Jameson gives $200,000 to Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation

Robert Taylor

Feb 25, 2021

Sister André prays before celebrating her 117th birthday.

Supercentenarians Surviving COVID Pandemic Celebrate Long Lives with Wine

In France, Sister André celebrates her 117th birthday with foie gras, Port and Champagne, while in South Carolina, 111-year-old Maria Aulenbacher drinks red wine and beer

Suzanne Mustacich

Feb 23, 2021

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