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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Industry analysts estimate more than 350 celebrities worldwide are directly involved in wine labels, vineyards or collaborative partnerships — ranging from small-batch bottles to large-scale global brands. Not every celebrity wine needs to drain your wallet or depend on name recognition alone. According to Into the Vineyard’s latest report, a growing number of bottles priced under $40 prove you can sip star quality without overspending. Here are the top four celebrity wines, according to the wine-travel site: 1. Maison No. 9 Rosé by Post Malone: The Provence-style wine highlights the singer’s laid-back sophistication. The pale salmon hue and crisp finish have turned it into an everyday favorite. Cost: $20. 2. Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power’s Avaline: Both the white and rosé are organic, vegan-friendly and sourced from France and Spain. Their mission — clean wine with clean labeling — resonates with younger drinkers who crave simplicity over hype. Cost: About $25. 3. John Legend’s LVE (Legend Vineyard Exclusive) series: The singer collaborated with esteemed California and French winemakers, and the result are rosé and red blends with real backbone, not just celebrity sheen. Cost: $20 to $125 per bottle. Here is a list of the 10 wines. 4. Sarah Jessica Parker’s Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc: The New Zealand wine is billed as having bright acidity and lush tropical notes. The site says it’s a stylish expression of Marlborough winemaking. Cost: $22. “Celebrity wine brands often come with high expectations — and sometimes high price tags,” Colin Simpson of Into the Vineyard said in a press release. “But several deliver genuine value. When celebrities collaborate with real vineyard pros, you can taste the difference.” The enduring appeal of these wines lies in their authenticity. Simple blends, elegant packaging and honest partnerships keep costs down and quality up. The trick, Simpson suggests, is doing a little homework: Check ratings, read labels and skip the flash. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a collector with curiosity, the wines prove that a celebrity signature doesn’t have to mean a luxury price tag. Sometimes, a little star power can taste just right.
