2018 VIVE LA MUSIQUE

“Long Live Music”

Oakville, Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon

96 BOTTLES CRAFTED | HAND-APPLIED METALLIC COIN | PRESTIGE REGION

A luxury wine where every bottle supports MusiCares®, giving back to the music industry and providing a safety net for those musicians in times of need.

GIVING BACK TO AN INDUSTRY THAT HAS GIVEN SO MUCH TO ME

By Mindi Abair

The Recording Academy’s MusiCares®

The life of a musician can seem glamorous, and many times it is. However, from a lifestyle perspective, we are independent contractors that do not have company benefits like health & mental care or retirement plans. There are so many incredibly talented musicians that struggle daily to make a living in this very tough industry. And when they experience a serious life challenge such as cancer, heart disease, mental illness or substance abuse, all too often they do not have the resources to support themselves and their families and recover. I’ve seen it happen all too often.  The people that create the music we love need a safety net.

For 10 years I served as a Governor, President of the Los Angeles Chapter and as a National Trustee of The Recording Academy, the organization that puts on the GRAMMYs. During this time I became involved with MusiCares, the organization that provides a safety net to musicians in these times of need. Over the years, I have referred some of my friends to MusiCares and in every case they got the recovery support they needed. It is a vital organization to our music community, and the only one of its kind to support our music makers.

Long Live Music!

Vive le Musique! I love the name of this wine, as it directly speaks to the survival, support and importance of those that create the music that is the soundtrack to our lives. Each label, hand applied, is a strong copper coin with the words "Long Live Music" which exemplifies everything that MusiCares stands for.

By buying this luxury wine, you will be  supporting this unique and important organization and keeping music alive!

- Mindi

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WINE NOTES

NAME:

Vive La Musique

“Long Live Music”

Bottles Available:

96

VARIETAL:

Cabernet Sauvignon

APPELLATION:

Oakville

Napa Valley, CA

VINTAGE:

2018

When searching for a wine that will pair with the importance MusiCares, it needs to stand next to the great wines of the world… and this wine does that and more.

Oakville - A Master Class Of Napa Valley Excellence In Every Bottle

There are now 16 appellations in the Napa Valley, and none more distinctive than Oakville. Just a short drive around and you will come across legendary wineries such as Far Niente, Dalla Valle, Silver Oak, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Promontory and the icon Robert Mondavi Winery. There is no question, this soil has been chosen to craft some of the greatest wines in the world. 

... and given the scarcity of available wine in this region, we were only able to find 96 bottles. 

The aromas are stunningly elegant and fruit forward, somewhat reserved but clearly special with bright black cherry integrated with a zesty spice. Unmistakingly Napa Valley at its core. 

There is an elegance to Oakville that is uncompromising... complex yet revealing in its dark fruit essence. I love the brightness in its structure yet at the same time the rich depth in its flavors of black cherry and dried cranberry. And, you will taste the subtle dryness that is at one moment very approachable and at another moment will only get better with a few years in bottle. A truly special wine that pays homage to its legendary origins of Oakville, Napa Valley.

- Eric 

MUSIC

During GRAMMY week, MusicCares puts on one of the best shows of the year. As part of their annual fundraising gala, they honor the legends of the music industry. One year I was even fortunate to play with Carol King. This playlist comprises those legends that have been honored like Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Tony Bennett. Enjoy!

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