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Forbes
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drinking ‘Prophet & Poet' Wines With Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel Adam Morganstern Jessica Biel's entry into the wine world follows the same path as one her successful Hollywood ventures: have a compelling story and a great team to bring it to life. Her childhood friend is winemaker Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars , known for his consistent high scores as well as a record setting sale of one of his bottles for $1M at auction. When Biel married Justin Timberlake, Katz crafted a special vintage for the celebration and then did the same for the wedding of Biel's brother Justin and his wife Rose. Sensing they were onto something bigger they all collaborated to create the new wine brand ' Prophet & Poet ' — named after Rose's shamanic healing and energy work and Justin's poetry. Rounding out the team are Chris & Ariel Jackson from Jackson Family Wines , who sourced the grapes from their prized Sonoma vineyards. Their first 2021 vintage is limited to 900 cases, composed of three reds and two whites. I spoke with Jessica Biel about the new brand, how she first got into wine and how she'd cast herself in her next detective series. When did you first start enjoying wine? My parents were not big wine drinkers so it's not something we had growing up. I really started to explore wine in my mid-20s — when I had my own money and could say what is this bottle? I can actually afford this. Let's try it. And then it was also getting to work in different places around the world. I also met my husband (Justin Timberlake) in my mid-20s. He grew up with parents that had wine every night. And they loved big bold reds and Barolos and all these others. So I was introduced to a lot of wines through them. Jessica Biel in Sonoma Adam Morganstern Was there a first bottle you remember that stood out for you? I'm not sure if it was the first - because we enjoyed a lot of wine – but the name that's coming to me right now is Tignanello. I loved that. Those bold Super Tuscans. That was the type of wine where I really started to understand what this whole thing is about. What makes people so passionate. How did the leap from being a wine lover to having your own label come about? Jesse Katz created a wedding wine for me almost 13 years ago as a lovely gift. Then we created some wine for my brother for his wedding. This was at Jesse's kitchen table, before his winery existed. As the wine has been maturing all these years it's just been getting better and better. Why don't we share it? Why don't we take the wine that we've been using to celebrate moments and memories with our family and let's give that to everybody. And if it had been any other person than Jesse, I would have said no. If it had been any other non-authentic story where I wasn't involved in it from the beginning I don't think I would have done this. I'm not a winemaker but I love wine and this one is so personal to my family and is something we've been doing with Jesse for years. It was an obvious yes. We have to do this because the story is real. What's surprised you most about the winemaking process since starting the collaboration? The intricacy of the process, from the soil to the farmers, to the grapes to the weather. I remember talking to Jesse during the harvest and he's like 'I'm going to leave the grapes on for another few hours.' I'm thinking another few hours ? Does that really make a difference? And he's like 'yes!' When to pull them off the vine, what to blend, tasting — the process is truly art. I didn't fully understand what Jesse does until I got involved. Prophet & Poet Rachid Dahnoun When you first created the wedding wine was there any direction you gave to Jesse about what you wanted? We wanted something red, beautiful and bold. And we were getting married in Puglia so it would make sense to have that kind of wine. Interestingly enough — we didn't actually drink that wine at our wedding because it was too hard to bring it over. But we've enjoyed that wine at so many other moments in our life. Do you enjoy spirits and cocktails as well? I like tequila. And I also really like a Vesper martini. I'm a vodka martini straight-up-with-a-twist kind of person. I don't like it dirty. Have you ever had a drink with one of your idols? I've had a few cool experiences having a glass of wine and a meal with Jane Fonda. I met her years ago at an amazing event her organization does annually for reproductive rights for teenagers in Georgia. And we have stayed friends and we talk and text and email. It's so cool. I saw her after an event one year and asked her how she has stayed looking so beautiful and fit and so healthy and vibrant. What is the secret? And she said 'posture!' And all of us at the table stood up so much straighter. (L to R) Chris Jackson, Jesse Katz, Rose Biel, Jessica Biel, Ariel Jackson Rachid Dahnoun You're co-starring in a new series with Elizabeth Banks called 'The Better Sister.' She also has her own wine label. Did she give you any advice? I didn't even know that for a long time. She does so many things. I wouldn't be surprised if she has ten other companies I don't know about. She's not the kind of person who makes a big deal about what she's got going on in her life. It just kind of shows up all of sudden and you're like 'wait, that's yours?' We did get to have a drink together a couple of times. She's amazing. What you see is what you get with her. She's funny. She's so smart. And she's just lovely. We had this natural sister-level comfort about us right away. You produced and starred in another series called 'The Sinner.' How did that come to life? It's based on a German book. My producing partner brought it to me and we fell for it right away. We thought 'this is pushing a lot of boundaries and is not anything we've seen on television.' And it was material I had never had the opportunity to do. 'I'm scared of it, but this one's mine. And I'm going to hang onto it real tight.' Did you see Bill Pullman in the detective role right away? He was on the top of our list because he felt unexpected. The character has a lot of darkness and intricacies and in real life he's so sweet, lovable and charming. Would you ever want to act with your husband in a mystery? Yes. I'd like to be the murderer this time though. What role would he play? He should be the detective. He should want to find me.
South Wales Guardian
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Crowds sing along in sun as Sting set to headline Isle of Wight Festival
A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport for the four-day event also being headlined by Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. The Police frontman is headlining on Friday evening – the first night of the main stage – followed by Faithless. The gates opened on Thursday, with tribute band The Smyths being the first act to take to the Big Top stage, which also featured The Pigeon Detectives before headliner Example took over. A festival spokeswoman said: 'With festival-goers suitably ready for the weekend of music, they descended back to the Big Top stage for The Pigeon Detectives, whose phenomenal live set featured songs from across their 20-year career and six albums that have made them a firm festival favourite. 'As the sun began to set on night one of the festival, Big Top headliner Example brought an electrifying, high energy set of hits from across his catalogue including Change The Way You Kiss Me, Kickstarts and more.' John Giddings, who has run the festival since relaunching it in 2002 following the infamous events which ran from 1968 to 1970, said he goes with 'gut feeling' when choosing the acts. The 72-year-old told the PA news agency: 'You want to book acts that have a catalogue that's going to entertain an audience for an hour, hour-and-a-half, and, secondly, someone who's capable of performing to an audience of 50,000 people in a field, because they need to be able to project to entertain.' Other acts performing during the weekend include The Script, Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit, Supergrass, Example, The Corrs, Busted, and Texas.
Leader Live
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Crowds sing along in sun as Sting set to headline Isle of Wight Festival
A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport for the four-day event also being headlined by Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. The Police frontman is headlining on Friday evening – the first night of the main stage – followed by Faithless. The gates opened on Thursday, with tribute band The Smyths being the first act to take to the Big Top stage, which also featured The Pigeon Detectives before headliner Example took over. A festival spokeswoman said: 'With festival-goers suitably ready for the weekend of music, they descended back to the Big Top stage for The Pigeon Detectives, whose phenomenal live set featured songs from across their 20-year career and six albums that have made them a firm festival favourite. 'As the sun began to set on night one of the festival, Big Top headliner Example brought an electrifying, high energy set of hits from across his catalogue including Change The Way You Kiss Me, Kickstarts and more.' John Giddings, who has run the festival since relaunching it in 2002 following the infamous events which ran from 1968 to 1970, said he goes with 'gut feeling' when choosing the acts. The 72-year-old told the PA news agency: 'You want to book acts that have a catalogue that's going to entertain an audience for an hour, hour-and-a-half, and, secondly, someone who's capable of performing to an audience of 50,000 people in a field, because they need to be able to project to entertain.' Other acts performing during the weekend include The Script, Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit, Supergrass, Example, The Corrs, Busted, and Texas.
Wales Online
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Wales Online
Fans ‘cannot believe their luck' as sun shines on Isle of Wight Festival
Fans 'cannot believe their luck' as sun shines on Isle of Wight Festival Thousands of party-goers are heading to Seaclose Park, Newport, for the four-day event being headlined by Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. (Image: PA ) Music-lovers have said they "cannot believe their luck" as they queued in sunshine for ferries to take them across the Solent to the Isle of Wight Festival. Thousands of party-goers are heading to Seaclose Park, Newport, for the four-day event being headlined by Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. Joe Goldstone, from Fair Oak, Hampshire, met up with friends Angie Christmas and Gary Shepherd, from Portsmouth, to take the ferry from Old Portsmouth. He said: "We're going for the atmosphere, the whole music is a mix, lots of new bands, very eclectic, I want to see the Stereophonics." Ms Christmas said: "We couldn't ask better for the weather." Mr Shepherd added: "We brought our bin bags for the rain but we won't be needing them." Article continues below Paula Hales, from Petersfield, said: "It's going to be scorching, we have portable fans, sun cream, hats, water. "The sunshine is going to make it that much more enjoyable." Jakub and Nastia, from Oxford, said they are looking forward to seeing Timberlake and Sting. Nastia said: "The weather is amazing, we are really lucky and it's my birthday, I will be turning 29." Jakub added: "It will be perfect, it's like southern France, we are super-lucky." Luke and Emma Beckley travelled from Cheltenham as the second part of his 50th birthday celebrations, having already been to Ascot. Ms Beckley said: "I could not believe how lucky we are with the weather, we are going to have to find some shade but I think it will add to the atmosphere." Mr Beckley said: "We are just here for the music and to have a good time and my birthday celebrations starting at Ascot have gone from riches to rags." John Giddings, who has run the festival since relaunching it in 2002 following the infamous events which ran from 1968 to 1970, said Bob Dylan in 1969 had been inspired by the island's artistic and historical past. He told the Rock 'n' Roll Book Club's Music Maps Podcast: "(Bob) Dylan was sold on the idea because he looked up the Isle of Wight, and it had the heritage of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, all of that. Lewis Carroll, they all came down and hung out there. "So it was, all the intelligent people, and he was obsessed by literary people and whatever goes with it. "I love the island, it's the sunniest place in the UK and it's like going on holiday whenever you go there. You cross the water and you just get a vibe, and he felt the same." Article continues below The 72-year-old, who represents artists ranging from Blondie to Phil Collins, told the PA news agency that when booking bands he looks at their performing skills rather than their social media likes. He said: "It's gut feeling, really. I've learned the hard way in my years in the music business that some people might have sold a lot of records, but they're useless when it comes to performing." Other acts performing during the weekend include Faithless, The Script, Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit, Supergrass, Example, The Corrs, Busted, and Texas.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Isle of Wight Festival bus driver escapes fire
A bus used to ferry passengers to and from the Isle of Wight Festival has been destroyed by fire. The driver managed to safely pull over before emergency services were called at 00:40 BST to Newport Road. No-one else had been onboard the bus which had been shuttling people between Cowes ferry terminal and the festival site in Newport. Richard Tyldsley, Southern Vectis general manager, said: "There was no prior warning of any issue, and the driver pulled over immediately and safely." "This type of incident is extremely rare, and we are investigating to establish the cause of the fire. Early indications suggest a mechanical issue," he said. The former Salisbury Reds bus has been retained on the island and is part of the additional fleet used for festival transport each year. "The vehicle has been maintained and was prepared for service by the Southern Vectis team," said Mr Tyldsley. The Isle of Wight Festival started on Thursday with some of the thousands of revellers making their way to the island. Headliners for this year's weekend-long event include Justin Timberlake and Stereophonics. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Isle of Wight Festival: What you need to know Isle of Wight Festival
