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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

• Collin Dreizen

Apr 1, 2021

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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

• Collin Dreizen

Mar 31, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

• Collin Dreizen
• Shawn Zylberberg

Mar 9, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Mt. Etna Eruption Lights Up Sicilian Wine Country

Southern Italy’s famed active volcano spews ash, lava and good luck for Etna vintners

• Alison Napjus

Feb 19, 2021