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Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short Joins Kathryn Hall for a Palm Springs Wine Tasting

Napa’s Hall Wines welcomes the Only Murders in the Building star for a laugh-filled tasting and chat, and Mayor Ron deHarte proclaims Martin Short Day

Feb 14, 2025

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion

It’s been widely reported that the Bishop of Lichfield said all non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free wafers weren’t fit for Holy Communion

Feb 13, 2025

<i>Terroir</i> is central to Jérôme Dehours, who bottles two wines meant to show off his old-vine sites in the cool area around the village of Cerseuil.

Falling for Champagne (Again), Part 3: Giving Pinot Meunier the Spotlight

Dehours set a new standard in the Marne Valley with its vineyard-designated bottlings that emphasize the place and grape over the blend

Feb 5, 2025

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift Toasts Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins with Jay-Z’s Ace of Spades Champagne

Did T Swift just give us a Super Bowl wine preview while wearing a sparkling red dress and Travis Kelce charm at the 67th annual Grammys?

Feb 3, 2025

People

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Guitarist-turned-winemaker Chris Gorman talks wine, music and his winemaking influences.

Guitarist-turned-winemaker Chris Gorman talks wine, music and his winemaking influences.

Catching Up with Chris Gorman

This guitarist-turned-winemaker makes some of Washington’s most distinctive blends

From the Mar 31, 2025, issue

Caroline Frey and Peter Gago stand together at Syrah’s spiritual home: the top of the Hermitage hill in the Northern Rhône.

Caroline Frey and Peter Gago stand together at Syrah’s spiritual home: the top of the Hermitage hill in the Northern Rhône.

Syrah Synergy

From the Mar 31, 2025, issue

Who says you have to wait for summer to enjoy a great bottle of white wine?

Who says you have to wait for summer to enjoy a great bottle of white wine?

13 Wonderful White Wines for Winter, According to Sommeliers

Feb 7, 2025

<i>Terroir</i> is central to Jérôme Dehours, who bottles two wines meant to show off his old-vine sites in the cool area around the village of Cerseuil.

<i>Terroir</i> is central to Jérôme Dehours, who bottles two wines meant to show off his old-vine sites in the cool area around the village of Cerseuil.

Falling for Champagne (Again), Part 3: Giving Pinot Meunier the Spotlight

Feb 5, 2025

Brunello Cucinelli's Renaissance-era themed event featured tastings and a symposium on sustainability in wine at the theater at Castello di Solomeo.

Brunello Cucinelli's Renaissance-era themed event featured tastings and a symposium on sustainability in wine at the theater at Castello di Solomeo.

A Burgundy-Style Paulée Arrives in Brunello-Land

Jan 22, 2025

Unfiltered

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Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short Joins Kathryn Hall for a Palm Springs Wine Tasting

Napa’s Hall Wines welcomes the Only Murders in the Building star for a laugh-filled tasting and chat, and Mayor Ron deHarte proclaims Martin Short Day

Feb 14, 2025

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion

It’s been widely reported that the Bishop of Lichfield said non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free wafers weren’t fit for Holy Communion; the Church says that's not the case

Feb 13, 2025

A tractor works a vineyard in Southern France with solar panels that can be shifted to provide vines with sunshine or shade.

A tractor works a vineyard in Southern France with solar panels that can be shifted to provide vines with sunshine or shade.

Could Solar Panels Help Produce Better Wine?

A French company that installs moveable photovoltaic panels in vineyards has found they can control yields and produce more appealing wines

Feb 4, 2025

Extra, Extra

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Extra, Extra

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion

It’s been widely reported that the Bishop of Lichfield said non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free wafers weren’t fit for Holy Communion; the Church says that's not the case

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Best of Unfiltered 2024

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 17 Most Expensive Wines Ever Sold

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

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Sports

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Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift Toasts Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins with Jay-Z’s Ace of Spades Champagne

Did T Swift just give us a Super Bowl wine preview while wearing a sparkling red dress and Travis Kelce charm at the 67th annual Grammys?

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

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

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TV, Film & Theater

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TV, Film & Theater

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short got more than he bargained for when he joined Craig and Kathryn Hall in Palm Springs …

Martin Short Joins Kathryn Hall for a Palm Springs Wine Tasting

Napa’s Hall Wines welcomes the Only Murders in the Building star for a laugh-filled tasting and chat, and Mayor Ron deHarte proclaims Martin Short Day

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Best of Unfiltered 2024

Jessica Chastain is the 38th American Cinematheque Award recipient, following past honorees like Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr. and Denzel Washington.

Jessica Chastain is the 38th American Cinematheque Award recipient, following past honorees like Reese Witherspoon, Robert Downey Jr. and Denzel Washington.

Jessica Chastain Celebrates American Cinematheque Award with Malartic-Lagravière

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

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

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What?!

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

The Church of England's General Synod is meeting this week at Church House in London, just across the yard from Westminster Abbey.

No, the Church of England Didn’t Ban All Non-Alcoholic Wine for Communion

It’s been widely reported that the Bishop of Lichfield said non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free wafers weren’t fit for Holy Communion; the Church says that's not the case

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Clockwise from top left: George and Amal Clooney, a British protester, LeBron James and the GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello Maserati

Best of Unfiltered 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?

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

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Music

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Music

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift double fists the Ace of Spades at the 2025 Grammy Awards while actress Margaret Qualley side-eyes the haters.

Taylor Swift Toasts Beyoncé’s Grammy Wins with Jay-Z’s Ace of Spades Champagne

Did T Swift just give us a Super Bowl wine preview while wearing a sparkling red dress and Travis Kelce charm at the 67th annual Grammys?

Mayer Hawthorne started playing and discussing his vinyl collection on YouTube during the pandemic, and always had a glass of wine. Now he's sharing his tastes in both.

Mayer Hawthorne started playing and discussing his vinyl collection on YouTube during the pandemic, and always had a glass of wine. Now he's sharing his tastes in both.

Mayer Hawthorne Finds a Vibe with Music and Wine

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

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

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Design

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Design

The fifth and sixth generations of the Perrin family in Beaucastel’s historic barrel room cellar, built in the 17th century. With its stacked barrels and large wooden vats, it’s one of the most recognizable cellars in the world.

The fifth and sixth generations of the Perrin family in Beaucastel’s historic barrel room cellar, built in the 17th century. With its stacked barrels and large wooden vats, it’s one of the most recognizable cellars in the world.

Château de Beaucastel’s Winery Wonder

Ancient design concepts underlie an architectural marvel of modern sustainability

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

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

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