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From NFL to Wine: Charles Woodson Launches Intercept Wines

Former NFL champion Charles Woodson is expanding his wine empire. His new label, Intercept Wines, honors Woodson’s record-setting numbers of interceptions during multiple seasons of his career. At launch, the lineup includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. To craft Intercept, Woodson partnered with O’Neill Vintners & Distillers. Intercept Wines are made …

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Moone-Tsai Cabernet Sauvignon: Everything You Need to Know about this Iconic Wine

One of the latest wines to make its rounds in industry circles is Moone-Tsai. Since its founding in 2003, this family-run winery has built a reputation for cult-status Cabernet Sauvignon. Moone-Tsai isn’t trying to becoming an industry heavyweight, like Silver Oak or Caymus. It’s just here to craft extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon from the best fruit …

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Drake a.k.a. ChampagnePapi Finally Has His Own Champagne

The singer whose Instagram handle is @ChampagnePapi finally has a luxury Champagne of his own. Drake has partnered with DeLeon Tequila founder Brent Hocking to launch MOD Sélection Champagne. MOD Sélection is made by an award-winning cooperative of growers from the famed Valleé de la Marne subregion of Champagne. MOD Sélection states that while it …

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How the Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon Is Turning Lambrusco Into a Luxury Wine

A rapper launching a luxury Champagne is nothing new. But a rapper creating a luxury Lambrusco? That has both the wine and music worlds doing a double-take. The Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon is giving this sparkling red wine a flashy makeover with the launch of Licataa. Unlike its Italian Lambrusco brethren, Licataa is encased in stylish …

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50 Cent Launches New Champagne, Le Chemin du Roi

Jay-Z brought us Ace of Spades. Now, 50 Cent is betting the world could use another opulently-encased Champagne with the launch of Le Chemin du Roi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) The Le Chemin du Roi Brut Champagne retails at $159, while the Le Chemin du Roi Brut …

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3 Things to Know about Yao Family Wines, a Rising Star in Napa

Tucked in between centuries-old Napa Valley legends like Beringer Vineyards and Grgich Hills Estates, there’s a new kid on the block: Yao Family Wines. Unlike its cousins dating back to the 18th century, NBA All-Star Yao Ming’s first wine was released in 2009. What could a basketball legend possibly have to do with age-worthy wine? …

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Jay-Z’s Champagne House Releases New $850 Bottle

Today, Bloomberg announced that Jay-Z’s Armand de Brignac is releasing a new $850 Champagne. The bottle, Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two (A2 for short) is a blend from the 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages. So what makes the Armand de Brignac A2 so expensive? For starters, there are only 2,333 bottles produced. Next, high quality grapes …

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