AceShowbiz - Netflix is expanding its original content lineup with a fresh romantic comedy series titled Uncorked, set in California's renowned Napa Valley wine country. The project comes from acclaimed creators Darren Star, known for Emily in Paris, and David Schulner, the mind behind New Amsterdam. Netflix has given the show a straight-to-series order, signaling strong confidence in the new project.

Uncorked centers on a "talented but self-destructive winemaker" who returns to Napa to seek a second chance at love, family legacy, and the pursuit of crafting a perfect 100-point wine. This emotionally driven narrative promises to intertwine romance with the rich culture and beauty of one of the world’s most famous wine regions.

Both Star and Schulner will serve as co-showrunners on the series, which is produced by Universal Television. This new endeavor represents a continuation of Darren Star’s successful partnership with Netflix, as he also remains at the helm of Emily in Paris, which recently secured a sixth season renewal earlier this year.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Darren Star noted, "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."

David Schulner added that the series aims to explore the tension between passion and personal challenges: "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."

Alongside Star and Schulner, the executive producer team includes Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns of Counterpart, who are also executive producers on Emily in Paris. Their involvement further strengthens the creative team behind the new series.

Tracey Pakosta, vice president of U.S. comedy series at Netflix, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: "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."

Uncorked is poised to bring a fresh blend of heartfelt romance, family drama, and the captivating backdrop of Napa's wine country to Netflix viewers. Fans of Darren Star's work can anticipate a series that balances emotional depth with the allure of one of America’s most celebrated wine regions.