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Father’s Day is on Sunday! Whether you’re shopping for wine recommendations or just want to provide an awesome gift for Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations, weddings and other occasions, a wine owned by your loved one’s favorite musician is a great choice for any occasion.
See below for 12 musicians who have dipped their toes into the wine business. Cheers!
Following the success of Snoop Cali Red, the Dogg Father re-teamed with wine brand 19 Crimes to launch Snoop Cali Rosé, a blend of Grenache and Zinfandel with notes of fresh raspberry, strawberry and red cherry.
Snoop Cali Red and Snoop Cali Rosé are both are available in stores nationwide, including Total Wine and Target.
Introducing, Dolly Wines! Dolly Parton recently announced a wine collaboration that hits shelves next month. The first from the collection, California Chardonnay 2023, arrives in July and is currently available for pre-order at Vivino.com and www.DollyWines.com. The initial wine launch will include Chardonnay, rosé, prosecco and Sparkling wine launching in Australia in September while the rosé and prosecco launch in the U.K. this fall.
Sting and his wife Trudie’s iL Palagio Estate Wine is named after the couple’s picturesque Tuscan estate (you can book a stay here). iL Palagio has harvested, fermented and bottled its own wine since the mid-1500s. Keeping the tradition alive, Sting and Trudie use organic farming methods, in addition to replanting 11 hectares of vineyards over the last 22 years. Their beautiful wines include Message in a Bottle, Casino delle Vie, Sister Moon and When We Dance. You can purchase the wine on the iL Palagio website as well as major retailers such as Wine.com and Total Wine.
To make summer of 2020 a bit more breezy at the beginning of quarantine, Mary J. Blige teamed up with Fantinel Winery to unveil Sun Goddess Wines. The Sun Goddess collection features an Italian Pinot Grigio Ramato and an Italian Sauvignon Blanc. The “Sun Goddess” name was inspired by Blige’s powerful childhood memories with her mother and an endless love for the warmth of the sun. Sun Goddess Wine is available online at retailers such as Total Wine, BuyWinesOnline.com and Wineonsale.com.
The “Circles” star also created his own sip of summer in 2020, launching a French rosé wine called Maison No. 9 inspired by his love of the Mediterranean lifestyle and rosé.
The wine is named after Post’s favorite tarot card, the Nine of Swords, which represents overcoming the daily challenges we all face. According to the notes list, the “inviting aromas of freshly picked fruit, such as ripe pineapple, pear and strawberry, meet hints of sweet French desserts once uncorked. The clean, dry, crisp finish is balanced and round with a texture that is mouthwatering and savory, perfect for drinking on its own or with a variety of dishes.” Maison 9 is available at Total Wine, Wine.com and other retailers.
Short for Legend Vineyard Exclusive, the crooner’s LVE wine is a collaboration with Napa Valley’s Raymond Vineyards. The collection, which features a French sparkling rosé, a Côtes de Provence rosé, a Chardonnay Caneros, a red blend, a cabernet sauvignon and a sparkling brut blanc de blancs, boasts “the perfect harmony of passion, eloquence, and Napa Valley tradition.”
In 2020, Kylie Minogue teamed up with London-based distributor Benchmark Drinks and as the creative director, she launched a series of premium wines including a French rosé, sauvignon blanc, merlot and organic brut Reserva Cava.
A sweet father-and-son moment! The rosé was inspired by the rocker’s son Jesse Bongiovi and the duo’s time spent together in the Hamptons over the years.
The duo teamed up with acclaimed French winemaker Gérard Bertrand for a “fresh and lively rosé, with distinctive minerality, featuring Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, grape varieties characteristic of the French Mediterranean region,” according to a release.
“It’s Myx moscato, it’s frizz in a bottle, it’s Nicki full throttle!” The rapper’s well-known lyrics from her “Bang Bang” verse are inspired by her affordable moscato, launched back in 2013 when she became part owner of Myx. Order a variety of moscatos and sangrias in fruity flavors at Total Wine.
Dave Matthews has been a longtime wine aficionado. The artist first launched his wine career in 2000 with Blenheim Vineyards in Charlottesville, Va., on a historic site.
In 2013, he teamed up with with wine expert Sean McKenzie to unveil Dreaming Tree Wines in Geyersville, Calif. The brand offers a pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, red blend, Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and rosé. Earlier this year, Matthews announced sustainable upgrades to the wine collection made in collaboration with winemaker Grayson Stewart. The updates include lighter bottles and labels made from 100 percent recycled materials.
Zac Brown teamed up with winemaker John Killebrew to “create bold ‘uncaged’ wines rooted in the heart of California wine country.” Z. Alexander Brown prides itself on sustainable farming and winemaking practices to “favor nature over man made controls,” according to the website.
The brand offers a sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and red blend.
The Bay Area ambassador has released several different wines over the years. Founded by rap veteran E-40, Earl Stevens Selections includes whites, reds, sparkling wines and moscato options such as the Mangoscato pictured above. Featuring a sweet, aroma of mango, this refreshing wine is lightly sweet but crips with a strong finish.
