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Emily in Paris creator Darren Star has teamed up with New Amsterdam's David Schulner for new Netflix series Uncorked. The romantic comedy is set in Napa Valley, following a winemaker on a quest for love.
An official logline teases that the show "delves into the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy, and that elusive 100-point wine. (Not that she’s constantly refreshing winespectator.com or anything.)
"This is a woman whose greatest passion is also her fatal flaw – a failing that usually begins before lunch on Tuesday."
Star and Schulner are attached to Uncorked as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners. They will be joined by Emily in Paris' Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns as executive producers under their Counterpart Banner, with Universal Television also producing.
The announcement comes as Emily in Paris was renewed for a sixth season after proving a huge hit with Netflix viewers, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.
Speaking about Uncorked in a statement, Star said: "Seeing audiences around the world fall in love with Emily in Paris has been a dream.
"As Emily’s story continues to inspire and unfold, I’m excited to continue my relationship with Netflix and explore a new world with Uncorked. We’re diving straight into the legacy and romance of Napa Valley, where every great vintage has a unique story to tell."
Schulner added: "Darren and I wanted to create a series that explores what happens when your greatest passion is also your Achilles’ heel."
"With Napa’s beauty and bounty as our setting, we hope the audience never wants to leave. We want to thank Netflix and Universal Television for indulging our copious amounts of day drinking in the name of meticulous research," he added.
Netflix's vice president of US comedy series, Tracey Pakosta, said: "Darren Star’s storytelling has found an incredible home on Netflix, with global hits like Emily in Paris and Sex and the City becoming true cultural touchstones for our members.
"We are thrilled that Darren and David have partnered on this new series, which tells the story of romance and redemption set in the beautiful Napa Valley that we believe will connect with audiences around the world."
