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Filmmaker Ridley Scott (right) and Mas des Infermières estate director Christophe Barraud sample wine from barrel.

When He's Not Making Blockbuster Films, Ridley Scott Is Making Wine

The Gladiator II director shares ambitious plans for his Mas des Infermières wine estate in France and talks about how the Provence property has evolved

Dec 12, 2024

Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, left, and Gérard Garouste look at the artist's painting for the 2022 Mouton-Rothschild vintage.

Mouton-Rothschild Pays Tribute to the Late Baron Philippe with New Label

The 2022 vintage of the Bordeaux first growth was produced a century after the Baron arrived at the estate

Dec 11, 2024

Though his parents focused on elegant Champagnes, when Pierre Larmandier took over, he wanted to make sparkling wines that strongly expressed their <i>terroir</i>.

Falling for Champagne (Again)

How Larmandier-Bernier broke the mold

Dec 10, 2024

Bring out your inner sparkle with Jennifer Diederich's Champagne All Day Coat from her Suite line.

For the Fashionista: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Treat the stylish wine lover to fine and fun apparel or a beauty elixir

Dec 15, 2024

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Filmmaker Ridley Scott (right) and Mas des Infermières estate director Christophe Barraud sample wine from barrel.

Filmmaker Ridley Scott (right) and Mas des Infermières estate director Christophe Barraud sample wine from barrel.

When He's Not Making Blockbuster Films, Ridley Scott Is Making Wine

The Gladiator II director shares ambitious plans for his Mas des Infermières wine estate in France and talks about how the Provence property has evolved

Dec 12, 2024

Though his parents focused on elegant Champagnes, when Pierre Larmandier took over, he wanted to make sparkling wines that strongly expressed their <i>terroir</i>.

Though his parents focused on elegant Champagnes, when Pierre Larmandier took over, he wanted to make sparkling wines that strongly expressed their <i>terroir</i>.

Falling for Champagne (Again): Part 1

Dec 10, 2024

Barbara Banke has grown Jackson Family Wines from the ground up in California and has now expanded the portfolio to include top Australian labels.

Barbara Banke has grown Jackson Family Wines from the ground up in California and has now expanded the portfolio to include top Australian labels.

Jackson Family Wines Down Under

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

Richard Geoffroy’s Third Act

From the Dec 31, 2024, issue

Believing in the potential for great white wines from a region currently better known for its reds, the Gaja family—including Gaia Gaja—is working with the Carricante variety on Etna's southern slopes.

Believing in the potential for great white wines from a region currently better known for its reds, the Gaja family—including Gaia Gaja—is working with the Carricante variety on Etna's southern slopes.

Gaja and Graci: Surfing Etna’s White Wave

Nov 20, 2024

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Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, left, and Gérard Garouste look at the artist's painting for the 2022 Mouton-Rothschild vintage.

Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, left, and Gérard Garouste look at the artist's painting for the 2022 Mouton-Rothschild vintage.

Mouton-Rothschild Pays Tribute to the Late Baron Philippe with New Label

The 2022 vintage of the Bordeaux first growth was produced a century after the Baron arrived at the estate

Dec 11, 2024

Domantas Sabonis named his wine for his nickname, Ones, after his number 11.

Domantas Sabonis named his wine for his nickname, Ones, after his number 11.

NBA All-Star Domantas Sabonis and His Wife Launch a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

After moving to Napa Valley, the Sacramento Kings forward and his wife, Shashana, were inspired to create the Ones brand with Nickel & Nickel winemaker Joe Harden

Nov 19, 2024

Did Charles II wet his whistle at a recently unearthed 17th century tavern when he landed in Dover in 1660?

Did Charles II wet his whistle at a recently unearthed 17th century tavern when he landed in Dover in 1660?

A 400-Year-Old Wine Bar in England?

Archaeologists recover broken bottles and bewhiskered jugs, plus tobacco pipes, at the future site of an education, arts and business center

Oct 31, 2024

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Extra, Extra

Legendary vintages of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux are among—but not atop—our list of the most expensive wines in the world.

Legendary vintages of Château Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux are among—but not atop—our list of the most expensive wines in the world.

The 16 Most Expensive Wines Ever Sold

Drop for drop, Burgundy's Romanée-Conti Pinot Noirs command the highest wine auction bids—more than $500,000 for a single bottle

Vampire Family Brands' Dracula brut (left) and Treasury Wine Estates' Dracula Red Blend

Vampire Family Brands' Dracula brut (left) and Treasury Wine Estates' Dracula Red Blend

Fangs Out: A Dracula Wine Legal Fight

This year was full of thrilling wine moments to grab our attention ...

This year was full of thrilling wine moments to grab our attention ...

Best of Unfiltered 2023

King Charles III and Queen Camilla received a tour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla were given a tour of the chai of Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte's cellars from the Cathiard family.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla received a tour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla were given a tour of the chai of Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte's cellars from the Cathiard family.

Royal Crush

Taylor Swift has made an estimated $4 billion dollars from her wildly successful Eras Tour, but she's been drinking $25 bottles of wine.

Taylor Swift has made an estimated $4 billion dollars from her wildly successful Eras Tour, but she's been drinking $25 bottles of wine.

New Photo Shows Taylor Swift Drinking Gaslighter Rosé—Sparking a Fan Frenzy

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Domantas Sabonis named his wine for his nickname, Ones, after his number 11.

Domantas Sabonis named his wine for his nickname, Ones, after his number 11.

NBA All-Star Domantas Sabonis and His Wife Launch a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

After moving to Napa Valley, the Sacramento Kings forward and his wife, Shashana, were inspired to create the Ones brand with Nickel & Nickel winemaker Joe Harden

Simone Biles leaps on the balance beam during the Paris Olympics; she's invited some wine lovers to leap for joy on the sidelines of a Chicago Bears game.

Simone Biles leaps on the balance beam during the Paris Olympics; she's invited some wine lovers to leap for joy on the sidelines of a Chicago Bears game.

Watching Football with a Glass of Wine and the GOAT—Simone Biles Partners with Barefoot

NBA star Donovan Mitchell blends wine under the tutelage of Prisoner Wine Company winemaker Todd Ricard in his Napa cellars.

NBA star Donovan Mitchell blends wine under the tutelage of Prisoner Wine Company winemaker Todd Ricard in his Napa cellars.

NBA's Donovan Mitchell Studies Up on Wine and Makes His Own Napa Blend

Jimmy Butler can drive to the hoop and he can also tell you the difference between Vosne-Romanée and Morey-St.-Denis.

Jimmy Butler can drive to the hoop and he can also tell you the difference between Vosne-Romanée and Morey-St.-Denis.

Jimmy Butler’s Got Blind-Tasting Game

Liev Schreiber and Coco Rocha visited the Moët & Chandon Champagne suite at the 2024 US Open tennis championships.

Liev Schreiber and Coco Rocha visited the Moët & Chandon Champagne suite at the 2024 US Open tennis championships.

US Open Service Game Shines with Moët & Chandon Champagne

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TV, Film & Theater

Taraji P. Henson wants wine to be approachable, ideal for big events or that quiet night at home.

Taraji P. Henson wants wine to be approachable, ideal for big events or that quiet night at home.

Taraji P. Henson’s Newest Role? Vintner

The star of Hidden Figures and The Color Purple talks about her new venture as strategic advisor and creative collaborator at Seven Daughters Moscato

Kyle MacLachlan made his acting career in Hollywood, but over the past two decades he has also built a name for himself as a champion of wines from Washington.

Kyle MacLachlan made his acting career in Hollywood, but over the past two decades he has also built a name for himself as a champion of wines from Washington.

Wine Star: Actor-Vintner Kyle MacLachlan

Padma Lakshmi’s career path has spanned supermodel, actress, culinary celebrity, author and philanthropist, and her energy and enthusiasm continue to fuel a wide range of projects, including a wine label.

Padma Lakshmi’s career path has spanned supermodel, actress, culinary celebrity, author and philanthropist, and her energy and enthusiasm continue to fuel a wide range of projects, including a wine label.

Padma Lakshmi’s Next Chapter

Cedric the Entertainer moonlights as Cedric the Vintner.

Cedric the Entertainer moonlights as Cedric the Vintner.

Cedric the Entertainer’s Setta Wines Honor His Literacy-Activist Mother

Liev Schreiber and Coco Rocha visited the Moët & Chandon Champagne suite at the 2024 US Open tennis championships.

Liev Schreiber and Coco Rocha visited the Moët & Chandon Champagne suite at the 2024 US Open tennis championships.

US Open Service Game Shines with Moët & Chandon Champagne

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Did Charles II wet his whistle at a recently unearthed 17th century tavern when he landed in Dover in 1660?

Did Charles II wet his whistle at a recently unearthed 17th century tavern when he landed in Dover in 1660?

A 400-Year-Old Wine Bar in England?

Archaeologists recover broken bottles and bewhiskered jugs, plus tobacco pipes, at the future site of an education, arts and business center

L.A. artist Mister Cartoon created the sculptural Lady Impala bottles for Title X's Paso Robles Cabernet-based blend.

L.A. artist Mister Cartoon created the sculptural Lady Impala bottles for Title X's Paso Robles Cabernet-based blend.

Wine Labels Get Some New Ink

Could these 19th-century sparkling wine bottles have come from one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses?

Could these 19th-century sparkling wine bottles have come from one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses?

170-Year-Old Shipwrecked Champagne Hoard Discovered Near Sweden

This grapeseed fossil is all that remains of a vine that thrived after the planet said goodbye to tyrannosaurus, triceratops and other Late Cretaceous dinos.

This grapeseed fossil is all that remains of a vine that thrived after the planet said goodbye to tyrannosaurus, triceratops and other Late Cretaceous dinos.

60 Million–Year-Old Grape Fossil Is Oldest in Western Hemisphere

This 2,000-year-old cinerary urn was discovered to contain liquid wine.

This 2,000-year-old cinerary urn was discovered to contain liquid wine.

2,000-Year-Old Liquid Wine, Oldest Ever Found, Discovered in Spain

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Dolly Parton is a country music legend, and now she’s entering the world of wine.

Dolly Parton is a country music legend, and now she’s entering the world of wine.

Dolly Parton on Her New California Chardonnay, Songwriting and What Gives Her Hope

The musician and philanthropist behind Dolly Wines reflects on wine, creativity and celebration

Darius Rucker is a rock and country music legend—and now he also has a Napa Cabernet.

Darius Rucker is a rock and country music legend—and now he also has a Napa Cabernet.

Darius Rucker on His Napa Cabernet, Music and Bringing People Together

Will the BeyHive buzz over Bey's new bev?

Will the BeyHive buzz over Bey's new bev?

With SirDavis, Beyoncé Puts Her Own Whisky on Top

Dev the Somm tries not to laugh as Cedric the Entertainer explains the finer points of Boone's Farm.

Dev the Somm tries not to laugh as Cedric the Entertainer explains the finer points of Boone's Farm.

No Boone’s Farm in the Champagne Room: New Wine Rap Video Stars Cedric The Entertainer, Dev the Somm

Dolly Parton is beloved for her music, film and philanthropy—and now she’s in the wine business.

Dolly Parton is beloved for her music, film and philanthropy—and now she’s in the wine business.

Dolly Parton’s California Chardonnay Is Now Widely Available

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The Vcanter is one of the market's top large format wine-decanting cradles, with 7 customizable size ranges for pouring magnums to nebuchadnezzars.

The Vcanter is one of the market's top large format wine-decanting cradles, with 7 customizable size ranges for pouring magnums to nebuchadnezzars.

From Cradle to Glass

A tool for pouring large-format bottles with precision and ease

Château Margaux, with the signature sweeping staircase of its rear courtyard, is among the most iconic edifices in Bordeaux.

Château Margaux, with the signature sweeping staircase of its rear courtyard, is among the most iconic edifices in Bordeaux.

The Architecture of Wine

James Molesworth sips a glass of Pomerol in front of three Louis Larmat maps he's collected over the years.

James Molesworth sips a glass of Pomerol in front of three Louis Larmat maps he's collected over the years.

The Fine Art of Shopping Carte

“We really want people to have a unique, holistic sensory experience that draws on our passions of wine, nature, art, design and architecture.”—Angelica de Vere Mabray, Donum CEO

“We really want people to have a unique, holistic sensory experience that draws on our passions of wine, nature, art, design and architecture.”—Angelica de Vere Mabray, Donum CEO

Donum Debuts Dazzling Glass Structure

On a whim, a family of wine lovers began digging their own cave in Hill Country. With the aid of architect Brian Korte, they were able to bring their dream to fruition.

On a whim, a family of wine lovers began digging their own cave in Hill Country. With the aid of architect Brian Korte, they were able to bring their dream to fruition.

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