What's in the Emmy winery

The 2006 Emmy fashion predictions sound slightly boozy.

Insiders say the Emmy red carpet will be awash with gowns in champagne, chardonnay, rose, Cabernet and merlot hues. But what about the real stuff?

Moet & Chandon Rose will be flowing freely at the HBO Emmy soiree at the Pacific Design Center for stars from "The Sopranos," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Deadwood," "Entourage" and "Elizabeth."  I'm wagering Queen Helen Mirren will be tossing back some major pink bubbly.

The rose makes perfect sense since the HBO party's theme is "Summer in the South of France" with coral and pink-colored carpet, backdrops, tablecloths, flowers and drapery. So be warned, ladies. You should rethink wearing pink unless you want to be mistaken for party décor.

But at the 58th annual Governors Ball, which starts immediately after the broadcast, the vino of the night will be Beaulieu Vineyards 2002 George de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet, which retails for $100 bucks a bottle. But for those who want to avoid a red wine-tinged grin, which can look slightly disturbing in photos, there's also a lovely white being served: a 2004 Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Chardonnay.

Bottoms up!