Legendary
guitarist Carlos Santana and Mumm Napa, one of California’s top sparkling wine
houses, are making sweet music again with the release of another exclusive
sparkling wine. The new wine, Mumm Napa
Supernatural Rosé, is a nod to the longstanding relationship between Santana
and Mumm Napa, and is the second bottling produced through collaboration
between the two.
The
2006 Supernatural Rosé ($65) has limited availability and can be found at Mumm
Napa Winery and online at www.mummnapa.com. The Supernatural Rosé label is a
tribute to Santana’s Grammy Award winning album, Supernatural. Much like the
song “Smooth,” and other now classic tracks on that album, Supernatural Rosé is
also the product of careful collaboration. Mumm Napa winemaker Ludovic Dervin
worked closely with Santana, using his feedback on wine style to create an
elegant and lively sparkling wine with a rich, creamy palate featuring flavors
of fig and blackberry jam.
“It
is always a pleasure working with Carlos to make a wine because like music,
wine can also really be about personal expression,” notes Mumm Napa winemaker
Ludovic Dervin. “Supernatural Rosé is very much an expression of Carlos and
Mumm Napa – not only is it vibrant and lively, but it is also approachably
luxurious.”
The
Mumm Napa Supernatural Rosé is a tête de cuvée, or top bottling, and comes from
specially selected lots from Mumm Napa’s best vineyards in the Napa Valley. The
Supernatural Rosé cuvée comes from the 2006 vintage and is 100% Napa Valley
grapes, with a 50%/50% blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
"It
brings me great joy to partner with Mumm Napa to collaborate on the Supernatural Rosé sparkling wine. Mumm
Napa represents the best of Napa Valley and shares a commitment to excellence.
The Supernatural Rosé is a supreme compliment to this integrity,” comments
Santana. “Proceeds received from this partnership go to support The Milagro
Foundation, for the purpose of helping underserved and vulnerable children by
making grants to organizations in the areas of education, health and the
arts. Funds received from Mumm Napa are
used to support teen substance abuse programs."
A
portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold will benefit the Milagro
Foundation. Established by Carlos and his family in 1998, the foundation
supports non-profit organizations and programs worldwide working with children
and youth in the areas of the arts, education and health. Since its inception, Milagro has granted more
than $5 million.
Santana
celebrates the launch of Supernatural Rosé on May 22, 2013 with a toast at
House of Blues Las Vegas, where he performs his intimate residency. Tickets for
An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today &
Tomorrow are on sale now with performances through November 2013. Fans within a
few feet of the music legend can select from several intimate locations within
the venue, from a limited number of exclusive VIP packages including meet and
greets, limited edition photos, specialty dining/beverage packages and more.
For more information, please visit www.houseofblues.com/Santana.
Mumm
Napa is one of California’s top sparkling wine producers and one of the most
popular destinations for wine country visitors. For more than 20 years, Mumm
Napa sparkling wines have set the standard for California méthode traditionelle
sparkling wine, emphasizing the exceptional qualities of Napa Valley fruit
along with the unique casual elegance of the Napa Valley lifestyle. The winery
and visitor center are located in Rutherford along the Silverado Trail in the
Napa Valley and are open daily for tours, tastings and private events.
For
additional information, please visit www.mummnapa.com
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