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Michael Beaulac, Winemaker Pine Ridge Vineyards -
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Ted Seghesio, Winemaker Seghesio Family Vineyards
Crimson Wine Group Launches Luminary
National Release Introduces Highly-Anticipated Wine
Born From Estate Vineyards in Renowned American Wine Appellations
“Luminary disrupts the concept of estate wines by bringing together fruit from the foremost vineyard sites in California and Washington,” said Erle Martin, president and CEO of Crimson Wine Group. “Our goal was to embody the pioneering American spirit with a wine concept that is completely different. The end result is a product that boldly redefines American wines.”
A modern interpretation of a new-world estate wine, Luminary is anchored by classic Bordeaux varietals, accented by other varietals, to create a serious, structured wine with extraordinary depth. This unconventional blend includes: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Pine Ridge Vineyards in Napa Valley, Calif., Syrah from Double Canyon in Horse Heaven Hills, Wash., Syrah from Chamisal Vineyards in Edna Valley, Calif. and Zinfandel from Seghesio Family Vineyards in Alexander Valley, Calif.
“Luminary is blended to showcase the regions that offer the best representation of their respective varietals,” said Michael Beaulac, winemaker for Pine Ridge Vineyards, who created this wine through a unique collaboration with Jason Ledbetter of Double Canyon, Fintan du Fresne of Chamisal Vineyards and Ted Seghesio of Seghesio Family Vineyards. “Bottled alone, wines from each of these appellations offer impeccable character; blended together, they become a whole new work of art.”
Debuting with the 2012 vintage, Luminary will be available at select retailers nationwide and also sold online at www.luminarywine.com. This wine has a suggested retail price of $45 per bottle. Only 2,300 cases were produced of the inaugural release.
For more information regarding Luminary, visit www.luminarywine.com.
A limited number of samples are available upon request.
About Crimson Wine Group
Crimson Wine Group owns and operates boutique, estate-based wineries that produce world class wines in the finest wine growing regions of California, Oregon and Washington. With a commitment to the preeminent appellations and vineyard sites of each region, a philosophy of hand-crafted quality, and with the highest respect for the land, each Crimson Wine Group property produces distinct varietal wines that reflect the finest characteristics of their place of origin. For more information, please visit www.crimsonwinegroup.com.
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