Today I excited to help share a VERY exciting announcement that is a PERFECT match with the site. We all know that I think books and wine pair naturally together, and it appears that Harlequin happens to agree! They are pleased to announce that they've joined with Vintage Wine Estates to offer some Harlequin branded wines that sound absolutely delicious! With three kinds to try there is, at least one, that is poised to become a new favourite (but obviously you'll want to try all three).
Here is the official press release with all the details about the type of wine that will be available, and where you can purchase them.
NEW YORK, September 24, 2015 - Harlequin, one of the world’s leading publishers of books for women, today announced the launch of Vintages by Harlequin, a new line of three wine varietals, with vintage Harlequin branding.This is a partnership that makes this wine loving book nerd VERY happy and I cannot wait to see what else may come from this. Sadly, the wines are currently only available in the USA, but this will be something I pick up next time I visit.
Vintages by Harlequin wines were developed in close collaboration with Vintage Wine Estates, a small group of vintner families who share a love of wines from the North Coast of California and who have assembled a collection of fine wineries and wine brands from the region. Their award-winning wines are sold in fine restaurants and retailers worldwide.
“We are very excited about this business development and partnership. Harlequin has a deep history of creating experiences for women, and we are thrilled to bring this new opportunity to market,” said Craig Swinwood, Publisher and CEO of Harlequin. “As a company, we strategically seek out partnerships with top quality brands that fit our vision for success. Vintage Wine Estates produces superior products and we’re proud to affix our brand to these carefully selected wines.”
“It’s been great working with Harlequin on this exciting new venture, and we couldn't be happier to be producing the first range of wines bearing the Harlequin brand,” said Terry Wheatley, ExecutiveVice President, Sales and Marketing for Vintage Wine Estates. “It’s a special experience to sit down with a good book and glass of wine. We look forward to offering Harlequin readers that moment of everyday indulgence.”
Vintages by Harlequin features three varietals: a bright and delicate chardonnay, a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon and a juicy and complex red wine blend. Available exclusively on Amazon.com now, the wines have a retail price of $14.95 and are available to US customers only.
Nancy Walker, a winemaker at Vintage Wine Estates, is a master blender who has won Best of Class accolades and gold medals internationally, including 22 golds for Middle Sister Wines. Nancy passionately crafts Vintages by Harlequin wines to showcase their varietals’ individual styles as well as the nuances of the regions they are harvested from.
About Harlequin
Harlequin (Harlequin.com) is one of the world’s leading publishers of books for women, with titles issued worldwide in 34 languages and sold in 102 international markets. The company publishes more than 110 titles monthly and more than 1,300 authors from around the world. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, itself a subsidiary of News Corp and one of the largest English-language publishers in the world. Harlequin has offices in 14 countries, including offices in Toronto, New York and London. For more information, please visit Harlequin.com and Facebook.com/HarlequinBooks. Follow Harlequin on Twitter: @HarlequinBooks.
About Vintage Wine Estates
Vintage Wine Estates is a privately held wine company owned by a group of vintner families with deep roots in the wine business. The families own a collection of winery estates and brands, which include Clos Pegase Winery, Cosentino Winery, Girard Winery, B.R. Cohn Winery, Swanson Vineyards, Viansa Winery, Windsor Vineyards, Cartlidge & Browne, Sonoma Coast Vineyards, Ray’s Station, Middle Sister, Wine Sisterhood, PromisQous, Monogamy, Girl & Dragon and Purple Cowboy. Vintage Wine Estates is also the exclusive vintner for a number of wine brands, including Vintages by Harlequin. An industry leader across all sales channels and dedicated to providing wine consumers with a range of wines from $10 to $100 dollars and at many price points in between, Vintage Wine Estates produces outstanding wines from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and other premium California winegrowing regions. Learn more at VintageWineEstates.com.
Tell me fellow book lovers, what is your go to beverage when curled up with a good book? Does wine make your list? If so, which of these wines have caught your eye, and will you be trying these new offerings from Harlequin and Vintage Wines Estates? Do let me know in the comments. If you try them feel free to leave your opinions below as well, as I am very curious! Expect a review whenever I can get my hands on them but all of them have piqued my interest.
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