Wineries to Track


Nascar luminaries are getting involved in the wine world—and vice versa.

Bennett Lane Winery In 2003, Nascar race-car owner Randy Lynch and his wife, Lisa, purchased this Napa Valley winery, which makes Maximus Cabernet Sauvignon.

Childress Vineyards Nascar legend Richard Childress makes a Bordeaux-style red as well as a port at his Lexington, North Carolina, vineyard.

Jeff Gordon Collection Renowned Nascar driver Jeff Gordon collaborated with Napa Valley winemaker August Briggs to produce a 2004 Gordon-branded Chardonnay.

Ravenswood Winery Sonoma County's Ravenswood, best known for its Zinfandel, sponsored its first Nascar team earlier this year and holds tastings at racing events.
—Jessica Tzerman

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