Winemaking is apparently a celeb trend. It is unusual for the rich and famous of the world to extend their hands into the entrepreneurial world. While some get into fashion, cosmetics, etc, others have tried their hand at winemaking and remain successful at buying vineyards or wineries. Below are few celebrity winemakers who have either invested in their own vineyard or teamed up with the already established winery to create their own collection.  

John Legend

Together with Napa Valley’s famed Raymond Vineyards, the singer has released a new wine line called LVE- Legend Vineyard Exclusive, to which he says is “a dream long in the making. John searched for the right collaborator, a vineyard whose pursuit of the perfect blend and standards of excellence equaled his own. With roots deep in the Napa Valley and award-winning wines known for beautiful balance, finesse and power, Raymond Vineyards was the perfect match. LVE is a perfect harmony of passion, Napa Valley tradition, elegance, rich complexity, and modern soul.

Fergie

The American singer and the frontwoman of The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie started a winery called Ferguson Crest with her dad Pat Ferguson. One of her best selling bottles is called “Fergalicious” which was named after her hit song. It is a blend of several grapes like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Syrah. It presents a hot, woody and fruity flavor with a hint of chocolate

Dave Matthews

The singer Dave Matthews has been passionate and busy at winemaking for the past 18 years. Established in 2000 by Dave, Blenheim Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located about 20 minutes outside of Charlottesville, Virginia. The vineyard has four acres of grapes and produces Viognier, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. In 2013, he began his second venture and partnered with wine expert Sean McKenzie to open Dreaming Tree Wines in Geyersville, California.

Drew Berry More

The “Charlie’s Angels” actress is a lover of wine. She does not have her own winery but has partnered with Carmel Road winery in California where she created her own Pinot Grigio which is very light having a lemony taste is made from Monterey grapes. She has subsequently released Pinot Noir and Rose of Pinot Noir.   

Kyle MacLachlan

The “Twin Peaks” star Kyle MacLachlan is steadily growing into the wine business. He owns a winery called “Pursued By Bear” in Walla Walla County, Washington. The first bottle produced by Pursued by Bear was a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, which received high praise from Wine Spectator with a 91 rating.

Dwyane Wade

The NBA star got into the wine business in 2012 with Wade Cellars. Dwayne’s love for the great wines of Napa Valley that he enjoyed with his teammates sparked a passion in him and he decided to follow his heart and make a great wine of his own.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

The former power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie aren’t just successful entertainers. Along with their charity projects, they own a $60 million winery, Miraval, which covers 500 hectares of land in the heart of Provence. It has 35 rooms and more than 900 acres of fountains, gardens, and woodland. The Chateau was also the location of their secret wedding. Their Chateau Miraval is an award-winning rose.

Francis Ford Coppola

The veteran and “The Godfather” director is in the wine business since decades and owns a multimillion-dollar winery which can be found in Napa Valley, California. It has wine tasting bars, restaurants, swimming pool, and movie gallery. Francis hard work and dedication certainly reflects, with awards like “Winery of The Year” at San Francisco International Wine Competition, “Best Winery to take visitors” etc. His wines are ranked highly, with scores stretching into the 90s, makes the wines worth tasting. One of his wine Sofia is a tribute to his only daughter Sofia.