Grateful Dead Reserve Wine Launches Celebrating 50th Anniversary

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wines That Rock, innovators of rock 'n roll inspired wines, today announced the launch of a limited edition wine commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead.  Limited at 250 cases, this special reserve blend will be available online beginning today, October 6^th, 2015.

Crafted by the Mendocino Wine Company in conjunction with Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux, the 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was blended using "Eyes of the World" (performed 9/7/73) and "Dark Star" (performed 2/13/70) as inspiration. The goal was to capture the joy, spontaneity and uniqueness of a Dead show, resulting in a dark, spacey and cerebral Cabernet Sauvignon that, with aeration, reveals layers of the various influences of the blend's elements.

To capture the timeless artwork that surrounds all things Grateful Dead, rather than conventional paper labeling by using a silk screen process, Wines That Rock printed directly on the bottle, permanently fusing the label design into the glass. The wine bottle design features an intricate version of "Bertha," the classic Skull & Roses Grateful Dead logo made popular on the band's live album Grateful Dead.

"It was a terrific day of tasting and blending. The Grateful Dead are proud to be working with Wines That Rock and the Mendocino Wine Company," said David Lemieux of Grateful Dead Productions.

"To create a collectable worthy of Grateful Dead's 50^th Anniversary, we pulled out all the stops. Starting with sourcing premium grapes for this special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, we brought in Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux for a one-on-one blending session at the vineyard with our top winemakers, and wrapped it all up in a one-of-a-kind bottle that brings to life the great essence and personality of the Dead," said Howard Jackowitz, co-founder of Wines That Rock.

"As the king of reds, Cabernet Sauvignon was a natural fit for the Grateful Dead 50th wine. We were fortunate to have excellent Cabernet to work with for this project, and this special reserve blend will be a fitting tribute to fans and the band alike," said winemaker Mark Beaman.

Crafted from carefully selected vineyard lots, the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Estate grown Petit Verdot and 2% Estate Grown Syrah aged in a mixture of new American oak and neutral cooperage barrels to form a framework for the wine that still allows the expression of the vineyard to shine through. The end result is an intense and savory wine that features notes of black olive, tobacco, black currant and dark plum.

250 cases of this special reserve are available for a limited time at www.winesthatrock.com and www.Amazon.com for $39.99 per bottle beginning October 6^th. Fill your glass, turn up the music and share the taste of the Grateful Dead.

About Wines that Rock
The founders of Wines That Rock have been at the forefront of bringing Rock 'n Roll to fans for decades. This new project was born out of two great passions, music and wine. The project's goal is the creation of great tasting wines inspired by the spirit of Classic Rock 'n Roll Music, iconic album art for labels, earth friendly production from the grape to the labels and great consumer value. With over 30 years of rock 'n roll experience, the Wines That Rock founders intend to use their rock 'n roll expertise to promote, produce and market these one of a kind wines, no differently than they would a World Wide Tour of a major artist.

About Mendocino Wine Company
Mendocino Wine Company is owned and operated by the Thornhill family and based in Ukiah, California. Formed in 2004, the Mendocino Wine Company owns and operates Parducci® Wine Cellars, Mendocino's oldest winery, as well as Paul Dolan Vineyards™, Moniker® Wine Estates, and several others. The Thornhill family continues the tradition of making award-winning wines using sustainable wine growing and land use practices. Mendocino Wine Company has created an example for the rest of the world—a world that they hope to make better in every way. In recognition of their leadership, the State of California three times (2007, 2009, and 2014) awarded Parducci® Wine Cellars with the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), California's highest environmental honor.

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