‘Sideways’ 10th Anniversary Celebrated at Reunion With Alexander Payne, Paul Giamatti
The 2004 film celebrated the milestone by raising $100,000 for Direct Relief International at the ranch of Jim Clendenen, the Au Bon Climat winemaker whose Pinot Noir was featured in the film.
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Malibu Becomes Newly Designated Wine Region
Malibu has now been given the status as Malibu Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area), an official classification reflecting unique characteristics of grapes grown in the region.
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Club of the Moment: Drai’s in Las Vegas
Vegas' only rooftop club, the new Drai's Beachclub + Nightclub, lights up boutique hotel The Cromwell, which opened in May.
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Drink Up, Dad: 15 Bottles of Booze to Celebrate Father’s Day With a Buzz (Photos)
Toss out the ties, scrap the sporting goods, and table those tablets; get dad what he actually wants -- a high-end spirit to nurse and call his own. From rums to vodkas to whiskeys, we've rounded up the best liquor for pops this year. Make this one holiday he'll remember (or forget).
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Why Emilio Estevez Decided to Start a Winery
The "Young Guns" actor, who runs Casa Dumetz Wines with partner Sonja Magdevski, chats with THR about his Los Alamos winery, an hour north of Santa Barbara.
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L.A.’s Famed Sportsmen’s Lodge, Where Bette Davis Once Slept, Gets a Redo
The Sportsmen's Lodge, where John Wayne taught his kids to fish, has been relaunched after a $30 million renovation.
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Bouquets of Love: How to Pick the Perfect Flowers for Mother’s Day
Want to know what type of blooms to give Mom this Sunday? We chat with three floral connoisseurs to make your (last-minute) gift a memorable pick for Mother's Day.
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Paso Robles Is California’s New Cabernet Country
The Central Coast area's Cabernet Sauvignon producers will celebrate with a festival of wine tastings this weekend. Get ready to drink up.
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5 Wines to Try at Santa Barbara’s Vintners Spring Weekend
With the Santa Barbara Wine Country Festival approaching this weekend, these are the top wines to taste-test at the annual fest.
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Valentine’s Day: Sweet Treats to Give this Holiday
These unusual wines, spirits and sweets are not only perfect gift ideas, but they'll give you a taste of something new, and perhaps drown your sorrows should your valentine be, uh, unavailable.
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Cheery Last-Minute Holiday Gifts: Great Wine and Spirits Stocking Stuffers
The spirit of Christmas is about giving -- and spirits of Christmas are terrific gifts. From wine to tequila, there are a bevy of beverages from diverse places that bring the world a little closer together. These holiday gift ideas will keep the body warm while keeping spirits bright.
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‘Red Obsession’ Director Warwick Ross Reveals His Top Wine Picks
The Australian filmmaker, who made the Russell Crowe-narrated doc with David Roach, also talks to THR about how the movie about Bordeaux wine and its unlikely China connection came to be.
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