WKND Sparkling Wine bubbles with a California Prosecco Style
California winemaker WINC is announcing their new brand of American sparkling wine, “WKND”
Turner Classic Movies launches Wine Club
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) loves movies, and many movie lovers, and movie makers, love wine. TCB announced recently the launch of the TCM Wine Club, which will help consumers discover wine through the lens of movies.
The TCM Wine Club, a new venture which curates originally produced wines inspired by classic films as well as expertly selected varietals from renowned vineyards around the globe – all with the convenience of home delivery. TCM has partnered with Direct Wines, specialists in direct-to-consumer wine partnerships, as well as Wines That Rock, the pop culture wine company behind classic Rock ‘n’ Roll-influenced wines and more, to create an exclusive club for film buffs and wine enthusiasts alike.
As part of the offer, new members will receive 15 special bottles including the first-ever release of Café Zoetrope, a custom-crafted red from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
Members will also receive True Grit Limited Edition Zinfandel along with The Essentials Cabernet Sauvignon – the first in a series of single-varietal wines, specifically curated for TCM Wine Club members.
“We are always looking for new and exciting brand extension opportunities and are thrilled to partner with Direct Wines and Wines that Rock to bring our fans additional classic film lifestyle experiences,” said Jennifer Dorian, General Manager at TCM. “TCM at its core is a curator of movies, and with the TCM Wine Club we can be an authentic source for wine and movie pairings.”
“The TCM Wine Club puts a fresh and fun spin on wine clubs – creating a totally unique experience of exploration. TCM has a great tradition of curating the best cinema for us all to enjoy. Now the TCM Wine Club will extend that tradition by bringing together a formidable team of wine experts to guide its members through the world of wine, but always through the lens of film. Pairing expertly sourced wines together with must-see cinema will highlight the joy of discovery for both movie and wine lovers alike,” added Howard Jackowitz, Co-Founder of Wines That Rock, LLC.
TASTEABLE CALIFORNIA Season 2 Ep. 5
This episode visits Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay and Vie Winery, the Destination Baking Company in San Francisco, the Daybreaker event, and Gaspar Brasserie for a classic cocktail recipe
Sutter Home California-style Sangria
Sutter Home Family Vineyards has a new pre-made bottle of California-style sangria that they have recently launched. The new product comes with a custom designed label that evokes the fun and carefree atmosphere that often accompanies sangria.
One thing we discovered is that it also comes accompanied with a little voice in your head. This little voice goes with you everywhere, and any place that you see sangria being offered it says to you, “Hey, why buy a glass of sangria here when you can go back and open the entire bottle for less?”
Granted, drinking sangria in the office or at home with a few friends is different than doing it at a restaurant or a fiesta, but with a few slices of fruit and their company, it basically amounts to the same thing.
Plus, if you’ve ever tried to make sangria yourself then you know both the joy of success and the disappointment of failure. Being able to remove that uncertainty is worth the price itself.
Says Sutter: Sutter Home Sangria is inspired by traditional Spanish Sangria, but this wine has a distinctive California style—it’s lighter and juicier with subtle hints of citrus and spice, making it the perfect choice for festive social occasions. Wine drinkers today are increasingly turning to Sangria as the perfect refreshing beverage to enjoy at backyard BBQs, summer picnics, and many casual social events, driving the category up +7.2%* in dollar sales versus a year ago. “With the increasing popularity of Sangria, the timing is perfectly aligned for the brand to introduce our own version,” says Wendy Nyberg, vice president of marketing for Sutter Home. “The Sutter Home Sangria brings together what consumers love about wine and flavor, satisfying their need for a real wine that also provides a festive, fruity, and fun experience.
The Sutter Home Sangria is made from 100% premium California red wine. The winemaking team ferments the juice in stainless steel to preserve a fresh fruit character. A hint of natural residual grape sugar is added to the wine giving it just the right amount of juicy sweetness. The final blend is then infused with all natural fruit essences and spices.”
Priced at $5.99 for the 750mL and $5.99 for a single-serve 4-pack
Napa Wine-Tasting Passport launched for Yountville Wineries
If you are heading to Napa this year, and planning on doing some serious wine tasting, be sure to check out the new Passport Program in in the foodie-mecca of Yountville.
The new tasting room Passport Program is organized by the Yountville Chamber of Commerce, and invites wine-lovers to taste at six participating Yountville wineries for one price. The year-long “Taste Life Here” Wine Tasting Passport Program runs July 1, 2015 into the future.
Guests who purchase a $59 Passport may use it to receive one complimentary tasting at each of the six participating wineries. The participating tasting rooms include Jessup Cellars, Priest Ranch, Cornerstone Cellars, Hill Family Estate, Hope & Grace and Hestan Vineyards. Tasters who visit all six Yountville wineries will be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a two-night stay at Yountville’s Napa Valley Lodge or the Napa Hilton Garden Inn. The $59 price represents a significant discount — roughly saving passport holders 55% off regular tasting room prices. If participants purchase before Aug. 1 they qualify for the Early Bird Special and receive an additional $10 off the Passport Program.
“We’re very excited about the launch of Yountville’s ‘Taste Life Here’ Wine Tasting Passport Program,” said Joel Quigley, Vice President of Marketing Communications at Jessup Cellars, one of the six participating Yountville wineries. “Powered by Cellarpass.com‘s integrated technology, visitors can access the passport system via smart phones, tablets or desktop. As a tasting gallery, the online and smartphone check-in and backend management opens up a new channel for reaching new consumers without overburdening staff like other paper-based passport programs. This is a new day in wine tasting!”
Passports will be sold online through a special URL link that is unique to each participating winery, enabling the program to track sales by each tasting room. To purchase tickets, visit www.yountville.com/passport.