Celebrities who make their own wine

A range of sports kings, singers, actors and actresses have all opted to try their hands at winemaking, with surprisingly delicious results. <p>From European vineyards in France and Italy – as advised by science – to those closer to home in Canada and the U.S. these superstars have become skilled at crushing and bottling all kinds of grapes to offer a wine for every taste.</p> Browse our gallery of celebrity vintners and find the perfect flavour to fill your glass.
<h2>Drew Barrymore</h2> Label: Barrymore Wines <br>Location: Caramel Road Winery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California <p>A joint collaboration between the <em>Charlie's Angels</em> actress and the 20-year-old Caramel Road vineyard, this brand of wine aims to accompany any meal and be a must-have accessory at the dinner table, where "memories are made."</p> Photo: © Instagram
<h2>Wayne Gretzky</h2> Label: Wayne Gretzky Estates <br>Location: Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario; Okanagan, British Columbia; Sonoma, California, United States <p>Retired hockey player and beloved Canadian Wayne Gretzky has turned his expertise from ice hockey to ice wine (as well as Riesling, Chardonnay and many others). Blending flavours and grapes at three great vineyards, Wayne boasts a bottle for every palate.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Valeri Bure</h2> Label: Bure Family Wines <br>Location: Napa Valley, California <p>Valeri Bure, the hockey-playing husband of <em>Fuller House</em> star Candace Cameron Bure, also has a passion for wine-making. Here (with friend Dave Coulier), Valeri samples a glass of his hand-crafted libation. The athlete credits his former Montreal Canadiens teammates with inspiring this passion and interest.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Antonio Banderas</h2> Label: ANTA BANDERAS <br>Location: Ribera del Duero, Spain <p>In 2009, Antonio became part of the vineyard venture that began a decade earlier. Growing grapes galore on their 230 hectares, the ANTA BANDERAS winery offers a plentiful variety of vinos, all of which can be ordered online.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Francis Ford Coppola</h2> Label: There are numerous including: Vendetta, Director's Cut, Gia by Gia Coppola and Francis Coppola Reserve <br>Location: Geyserville, California <p>The film director, producer and screenwriter's impressive wine-making facility not only bottles more than 40 varieties of delicious blends, but is also a one-of-a-kind experience complete with fine dining, swimming pools, movie memorabilia and, of course, product sampling.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Fergie</h2> Label: Ferguson Crest <br>Location: Santa Ynez Valley, California <p>Another father-daughter project, this winery was founded by Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and her father Pat in 2006. Using organic farming practices, the pair carefully tend their six-acre vineyard and offer viogniers, cabernets and a special Fergalicious blend comprised of syrah, merlot, grenache and cabernet sauvignon grapes.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Jason Priestley</h2> Label: Black Hills Estate Winery <br>Location: Oliver, British Columbia <p>One of five partners in the B.C.-based vineyard, Jason's endorsement goes much deeper than his name. “I’ve been collecting wines for over 20 years and I’m passionate about it,” he's said. In addition to co-owing Black Hills, Jason also sits on the board of directors.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Madonna</h2> Label: Ciccone Vineyard and Winery <br>Location: Michigan, U.S.A. <p>Collaborating with her father Silvio "Tony" Ciccone, the famed singer lends a hand at the Michigan-based winery founded in 1996. The 14 acres offer a wide variety of grapes, including the less common Dolcetto and Malbec.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Olivia Newton-John</h2> Label: Pink and Blue For Two <br>Location: Anderson Valley, California <p>The <em>Grease</em> star and breast cancer survivor is using her name and her good taste in wine to bolster donations to help conquer the disease. Ten per cent of the proceeds from each bottle sold goes to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Australia and an additional ten per cent is donated to the PB42.org campaign, which strives to detect prostate and breast cancer signs early on.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Sting</h2> Label: Il Palagio <br>Location: Tuscany, Italy <p>If he's not travelling or performing, singer Sting likes to live on his Tuscan estate with his wife Trudie. However, the sprawling 900-acre landscape is more than an enviable home. He also makes wine there (varieties that have been listed among Italy's finest 100 wines) and enlisted two experts – Alan York and Paolo Caciorgna – to get the flavours just right. Some of the bottles are even named after his songs, including "Sister Moon," which is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Stephen Amell</h2> Label: Nocking Point <br>Location: Walla Walla Valley, U.S.A <p>The idea for this winery began on the way to a Blue Jays game. Stephen Amell and Andrew Harding – who now co-own the vineyard – were driving from L.A. to Oakland, but ended up making a winery pit stop. The concept of their own vineyard was born and in 2013 it became a reality. Now the pair own 3.5 acres of wine-worthy grapes and offer customers delicious white, red and rose options. </p> Photo: © Getty Images
<h2>Graham Norton</h2> Label: Graham Norton's Own Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Marlborough <br>Location: Produced by Invivo in New Zealand <p>Graham's unique white wine is a delicious combination of tropical flavours. Although this wine is relatively new, Graham and Invivo have been in business together for many years, and it's the drink of choice when celebrity guests appear on <em>The Graham Norton Show</em>.</p> Photo: © Getty Images
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