Contemporary jazz hitmaker releases his own wine that he blended in partnership with Reata Wines and Jamieson Ranch Vineyards.
Chart-topping musician, producer, songwriter, wine and jazz festival founder and artistic director Brian Culbertson can add vintner to his burgeoning resume. The recording artist behind 26 No. 1 hits and the star-studded Napa Valley Jazz Getaway is now pouring his new custom-crafted wine, “Culbertson” Pinot Noir by Reata Wines, which he personally blended with Jamieson Ranch Vineyards’ winemaker Nori Nakamura.
Adorned
with his name and signature piano keys on the label, Culbertson
describes the wine that is available at Jamieson Ranch, on their website
and at all the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway events this June as “a light,
smooth and vibrant wine that will pair extremely well with lots of
different types of food. This was the second time that I’ve blended a
wine, but only the first to be released. Working with Nori from Jamieson
Ranch Vineyards was very reassuring since he is such a seasoned
winemaker. It was a lot of fun and I hope to continue this new
‘Culbertson’ label for years to come.”
“Culbertson”
Pinot Noir will be flowing freely tonight at Jamieson Ranch at an
exclusive tasting and performance by Culbertson to be attended by Napa
Valley VIPs to launch the wine conceived as part of the long-term
partnership between the winemaker and Culbertson’s Napa Valley Jazz
Getaway that will take place for the third time June 11-15, 2014. The
stellar marquee for this year’s Getaway boasts performances by
Culbertson along with contemporary jazz, R&B and funk giants Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Ohio Players, Morris Day & The Time, Earl Klugh, Eric Benét, Mavis Staples, Average White Band, comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans and
many more. Jamieson Ranch will host thousands of passionate wine and
jazz aficionados that travel from all over the world for the festival
when the June 14 & 15 concerts take place outdoors on their
sprawling grounds.
“Working
with Brian Culbertson and Napa Valley Jazz Getaway helps fulfill one
cornerstone of the core vision of the Jamieson Ranch experience: to
bring light into people's lives through music, art and film. Brian's
music truly fills one's soul with light!” said Jamieson Ranch Vineyards
President Bill Leigon.
Nakamura
elaborated, “A few months back, we had the opportunity to host
celebrated jazz musician and Napa Valley Jazz Getaway founder Brian
Culbertson for a private blending session. I provided him with Pinot
lots from different vineyards featuring various clones, and assisted him
as he custom-crafted his own wine. The result is a beautiful 2012 Reata
‘Culbertson’ Pinot Noir, sourced from select Sonoma Coast vineyards. It
was interesting to participate in this process with a musician, who
approached the blending process much as I do as a winemaker: seeking
harmony and balance with the selection of different ‘notes’ -blending
components, in this case.”
“Culbertson” Pinot Noir is available by bottle, case and packaged with an autographed copy of Culbertson’s new CD, “Another Long Night Out,” and a pair of Riedel wine glasses decorated with the Napa Valley Jazz Getaway logo. To purchase the wine or for more information, please visit www.JamiesonRanch.com, www.BrianCulbertson.me or www.NapaValleyJazzGetaway.me.
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About Napa Valley Jazz Getaway
Founded
by award-winning contemporary jazz hitmaker Brian Culbertson, the third
annual Napa Valley Jazz Getaway will take place in California Wine
Country June 11-15, 2014. Jazz and wine enthusiasts flock to Napa Valley
to celebrate the good life with their favorite musicians at this
unforgettable lifestyle experience curated by Culbertson, the Getaway’s
Artistic Director, host and featured performer. Festival goers will be
treated to spectacular concerts starring legendary jazz, R&B and
funk artists at the Lincoln Theater and Jamieson Ranch Vineyards as well
as at more intimate shows and VIP events hosted by winery partners.
Throughout the Getaway, fans have opportunities to meet and get to know
the musicians while feasting upon fine local cuisine, during wine
tastings and post-concert Late Night Hangs at The Westin Verasa Napa.
Silent and live auctions are held each year to benefit The GRAMMY®
Foundation, which funds music education programs. For more information,
please visit www.NapaValleyJazzGetaway.me and www.BrianCulbertson.me.
About Jamieson Ranch Vineyards
Jamieson
Ranch Vineyards is the southernmost winery in the Napa Valley, one of
the world’s foremost winemaking regions. The estate’s more than 300
acres of gently rolling hills and terraced vineyards sit above the
picturesque San Pablo Bay, affording visitors unparalleled views from a
wraparound veranda. Guests are invited to sample small production wines
from their portfolio, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the cellar or
treat themselves to their newly launched food and wine pairing program, Napa Comfort Food: Wood-Fired|Wine-Friendly. www.JamiesonRanch.com
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