Carmelo Anthony on How He Created His First Napa Wine Ode to Soul

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In addition to the many superlatives he racked up during his 19-year NBA career—such as 2013 NBA scoring champion, 2006 and 2016 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year and 10-time NBA All Star—Carmelo Anthony can add Napa vintner to his impressive resume. He and longtime business partner Asani Swann’s wine brand VII(N) the Seventh Estate just…