Celebrities With Wines By Chef Jen [46 more lists]

In recent years, more and more celebrities are launching their own wine portfolios. From celebrity athletes to actors and directors, the list is growing ever longer with each passing year. Celebrity wines are varied, and global. Some wineries are located in the U.S. and others are in such faraway lands as Italy and Australia. Read on to learn more about some of the most notable celebrity wines on the market today.

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Dan Aykroyd

Actor Dan Aykroyd is making quite a name for himself in the celebrity wine business, having partnered up with Canada's Diamond Estate Wines in 2005. Since then, Aykroyd has launched his own signature line of wines, the Discovery Series. And yes, the line does include a wonderful Icewine! Aykroyd says he has a 'passion' for fine wine and hopes to continue to offer high-quality vino selections for years to come.
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Francis Ford Coppola

No list of celebrity wines would be complete without the 'Godfather,' Francis Ford Coppola. The famed director is actually a veteran - he got into the wine business decades ago and now owns a multimillion dollar business that operates out of California's Napa Valley.
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Maynard James Keenan

Celebrity rockers can also be celebrity wine moguls. Maynard James Keenan (lead singer of Tool and A Perfect Circle) is a prime example. Keenan's family has a background in wine making, and he's following suit. He owns the Merkin Vineyards and the Caduceus Cellars outside of Sedona, Arizona. In 2010, 'Blood Into Wine,' a documentary about Arizona wine making that includes detailed information about Keenan's journey, was released.
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Ernie Els

Add pro golfer Ernie Els to the growing list of celebrity athletes who are heavily involved in the wine business. Els began his venture into wines in 1999 and rapidly expanded, opening his Ernie Els Winery in South Africa in 2004. His Ernie Ells Wines, which include six South African reds, continue to be top sellers. Oh, and if the Winery sounds familiar, you might be a fan of the ABC reality show 'The Bachelor.' In 2011, bachelor Brad selected his bride-to-be, Emily, during the finale filmed at the estate.
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Joe Montana

Celebrity golfers aren't the only people who can create a successful wine portfolio. In 2000, former NFL QB Joe Montana teamed up with a wine master with Beringer to create a signature wine. That wine, the Montagia Cabernet Sauvignon, has been produced each year since 2002.
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Greg Norman

Golfer Greg Norman is definitely a wine impresario. His Greg Norman Estates collection of Australian wines is a big seller worldwide. Since it's introduction in 1999, 'The Shark's' portfolio has continued to expand. Today, Norman offers not only his Australian wines, but also a collection of several California wines.
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Fess Parker

Actor Fess Parker may have played such American icons as Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, but he was a true pioneer in the celebrity wine industry. In 1987, Parker and his wife purchased a massive ranch in California's Santa Ynez Valley, where the actor eventually established his winery and vineyard. Parker died in 2010, but his legacy certainly lives on: His children are involved in the day to day operations of the award-winning vineyard and the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn and Spa in nearby Los Olivos, California.
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Lorraine Bracco

Yes, you read that correctly. Actress Lorraine Bracco is big in the celebrity wine business. In 2004, this former 'Sopranos' star introduced Bracco Wines. All of her wines are made from Italian grapes from different regions throughout the country. Bracco has said that her background in wine comes, in part, from her years of living in France.
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Gérard Depardieu

French actor and filmmaker Gerard Depardieu is no stranger to the wine business. In the mid-1990s, Depardieu teamed up with famed winemaker Alain Paret after he tasted one of Paret's white wines during a dinner. A partnership quickly formed - one that continues to this day. Depardieu also owns the Chateau Tigne vineyard in France's Loire Valley, producing a variety of Loire wines and more. That's not all. Oh no. Depardieu owns vineyards in Bourdeaux, Argentina, Spain and the U.S.
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Paul Newman

Several celebrities' estates are raking in big money for wines, including Paul Newman's "Newman's Own" line. The legendary late actor's company is producing a variety of different wines made from grapes in California vineyards, including the Napa Valley and Sonoma. Today, Newman's Own offers a Chardonnay, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Pinot Grigio.

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