A Wine that ROCKS..for a Cause

When I think of rock bands and rock stars, thoughts of screeching guitars, intricately etched tatoos, and FIERCE attitudes rush to my mind. I think of those tough-as-nails individuals who gulp down hard liquor as if it were water. I certainly have never equated rock stars with wine. In my frank opinion, its a tad bit, shall I say, "delicate" for rock stars...

So, you can imagine my surprise when Mr. Vino (my fabulous hubby) came home with a bottle of Drops of Jupiter Petite Sirah 2010 from Livermore, CA and told me it was created by the rock band Train. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical at first about what the wine would actually taste like..BUT, one sniff of the bouquet and I almost instantly began opening up to the possibilities of what Jupiter could deliver.

The wine, produced by the Save Me Francisco Wine Company (the name of Train's first single and album) is an homage to the band's hit single "Drops of Jupiter."  It is a fruit forward, full-bodied Petite Sirah with a smooth and supple finish that can easily be enjoyed with or without food.

It's no wonder this wine is so delicious.  The production is a collaboration between the Save Me Francisco Wine Company, James Foster of The Wine Group and Concannon Vineyard, the very first winery to introduce an American Petite Sirah in the 1960s!

What's best about this wine?  It rocks for a cause.  Part of the proceeds of the sales goes to Family House, an organization that houses families whose children are receiving treatment at the University of California San Francisco Children's Hospital.

I agree wholeheartently with Train's Jimy Stafford who said, "Just like music, we believe that wine should be accessible. One can share and revel in Drops of Jupiter moments with the ones they love."  Buy a bottle, enjoy, and help a great cause....CHEERS!

Wine Notes
Bouquet: Aromas of currant and boysenberries

Taste: Fruit forward, jammy and intense

Finish: Smooth and supple with a sturdy backbone

Price: Approximately $10-12