2040 - Jim Obergefell & Equality Vines

Four bottles of California wine donated by Jim Obergefell of Equality Vines.  

Jim is the named plaintiff from the landmark US Supreme Court marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges. He is a speaker on LGBTQ+ rights and the co-author of Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality, published by William Morrow. Jim is also a producer on JustMarried, an in-development documentary series.  He is active in various capacities with several LGBTQ+ organizations, both nationally and in his home state of Ohio.

Equality Vines is the world’s first cause wine portfolio dedicated to equality for all people. It’s a perfect pairing for label co-founders Matt Grove and Jim Obergefell, a coupling of their shared passions for excellent wine and equal rights. Equality Vines presents a collection of limited-release, premium wines to benefit organizations working toward equality for all.

2023 The Migrant Roussanne Blend 750 ml bottle

 60% Roussanne, 40% Clairette Blanc

The Lodi region is a special place to grow wines, and Rhone white varietals thrive. A classic Rhône blend offers raw honey, wet stone, white blossom, stone fruit, and white Smartie on the nose. The cooler vintage really enhanced the saline character of this wine. Mid-palate is athletic and graceful with a great lean weight leading to a long, lingering finish. This is a true Chateauneuf- du-Pape blend to enjoy now or cellar.

2023 Rosé the Riveter 750 ml bottle

A dry, south of France or Bandol style Rosé with layers of fruit and floral flavors like strawberry, raspberry, cherry, watermelon and rose petals.

Produced via saignée after an eight-hour cold soak, followed by long cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 5 months in neutral French Oak barrels.  Grenache, Zinfandel, Cinsault and Carignane.  Dry Creek Valley

2021 Activist Pinot Noir 750 ml bottle

An elegant cuvée that includes 2 highly acclaimed vineyards (Emma's Vineyard and Judy's Block) with a unique profile that we consider to be the essential “Russian River Valley Pinot".

It is lush, medium body Pinot Noir, and our winemaker ages 35% of this blend in new French oak barrels, providing that splash of spice and wonderful oak notes and dark cherry at the back end of the palate.  

2021 Stonewall Old Vine Zinfandel 750 ml bottle

This juicy and complex old vine Zinfandel features rich flavors of boysenberry and blackberry, buttered brown sugar and exotic spices. Excellent pairing for your grilled dishes, BBQ, meaty pastas and pizza as well as a perfectly delightful wine on its own. This is a California old vine Zinfandel that comes from Burnett Vineyards in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County. Cool nights and warm days allow this dry farmed, 101-year-old vineyard to yield complex fruit and dense flavors.  Aged for 22 months in all American oak barrels gives the wine a wonderful spice and a lengthy finish.

Will be shipped to winner from the winery which makes it perfect for enjoying yourself or gifting!

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