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Celebrate with ten TV characters who would love to toast you. title: Celebrate National Wine Day With Wine-Loving TV Characters image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt23109d689f5b6747/6988c2b986f68e0ad56e43f7/renata.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Celebrate National Wine Day with 10 TV Characters Who Appreciate the Good Stuff by [Ashley Hoffman](/author/ashley-hoffman/) ## Ashley Hoffman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 24, 2017 9:00 PM CUT  Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/courtesy of HBO by [Ashley Hoffman](/author/ashley-hoffman/) ## Ashley Hoffman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close May 24, 2017 9:00 PM CUT Thursday is [National Wine Day](http://time.com/4709433/game-of-thrones-wines/ "undefined"), which is a convenient excuse to [sip wine](http://time.com/4598385/wine-water-dispenser/ "undefined") solo or with pals. It’s not actually a time-honored tradition, but who’s going to stand in your way if you decide today’s the official day to enjoy a glass? Whether you go for full-bodied reds or crisp whites, it’s time for everyone to say cheers. Here to help toast to the day’s festivities are 10 television characters who would never pass up a glass. Let each of them serve as your grape muses. [Happy National Wine day](http://time.com/4538280/global-wine-production-low/ "undefined") everybody. Working on your night cheese is fine, but Liz Lemon of _30 Rock_ knows after you’ve drained a wine bottle to its dregs, it’s the perfect microphone. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/liz-lemon-T0sA3XLuXJTuo "undefined") Olivia Pope of _Scandal_ has the most aspirational career woman drinking style. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/abcnetwork-drinking-drink-7OLyaAJ3mPJzG "undefined") Betty Draper of _Mad Men_ enjoyed alienating members of her household while holding a delicious glass of Westchester wine. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/drinking-mad-men-alcohol-fw4I9EasG91vy "undefined") Titus Andromedon of _Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt_ turned wine into a lifestyle with his [ode to Pinot Noir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6yttOfIvOw "undefined"). Actor Tituss Burgess brought it all the way home when he launched an actual [line of fine wines](http://time.com/4621357/celebrity-businesses/ "undefined"). [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt-titus-andromedon-pinot-noir-EI1azCHlBclHO "undefined") In her glamorous but stressful life, Cookie from _Empire_ turns to wine as a conversation suppressant in uncomfortable situations. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/empire-season-3-premiere-3x1-l2SqeWM1ggb6XP7fG "undefined") Amy Schumer paid tribute to _Friday Night Lights_ when she played the coach’s wife with this reasonably sized glass on _Inside Amy Schumer_. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/amy-schumer-E3L5goMMSoAAo "undefined") For the peers of [_Big Little Lies_](http://time.com/4721757/nicole-kidman-big-little-lies-finale-celeste/ "undefined"), wine was always in the mix. > [](https://twitter.com/stephcohen%5F%5F/status/849069856108556288) Tyrion’s cup runneth over on [_Game of Thrones_](http://time.com/4709433/game-of-thrones-wines/ "undefined"), another show that spawned a line of fine wines. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/game-of-thrones-drunk-wine-1iAQLpW2DRW2k "undefined") Here in broad daylight, another _Thrones_ powerhouse Cersei Lannister revels in the destruction of enemies with a spot of wine. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/gameofthrones-game-of-thrones-hbo-l41YedIbenuBH6ljO "undefined") But the ruthless Claire Underwood of _House of Cards_ did it first. 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