A Gnarly collaboration: Local winery and the Grateful Dead a groovy pairing

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Jul. 31—A local winery sourcing from old Lodi vines and one of San Francisco's most legendary bands have come together to create two special edition varietals that will be available for a limited time.
Gnarly Head's limited-release Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon will appear on shelves next month in commemorative bottles featuring the Grateful Dead's official 60th anniversary logo.
The bottles will feature label designs that capture the Grateful Dead's rich visual history accented by holographic details.
This marks the fourth year the winery and band have collaborated on the wines.
"The incredible response to our past collaborations with the Grateful Dead has shown how this partnership resonates with fans," said Brett Johnson, portfolio director for Delicato Family Wines, which crafts Gnarly Head.
"We're excited to introduce a new version of our limited-release wines that honors the Grateful Dead's 60-year legacy of genre-defying music and the lasting cultural impact that has made the band a true American icon," he added.
Crafted from vines as old as 85 years, the Zinfandel bursts with lush dark fruit flavors followed by a lingering hint of vanilla and peppery warmth from oak aging.
The Cabernet Sauvignon offers juicy layers of plum, blackberry and toasted mocha with a smooth, velvety finish.
Fans will be able to first sip the wines at the Dead & Company's three headline shows in Golden Gate Park, Aug. 1—3.
"For 60 years, the Grateful Dead has brought people together through music, community, and shared experiences — and that spirit lives on in this special collaboration with Gnarly Head wines," Grateful Dead archivist and legacy manager David Lemieux said. "These anniversary-edition wines capture the energy, creativity, and individuality that have defined the Dead for six decades, and fans now have a new way to celebrate the music and memories made along the way."
Manteca-based Delicato Family Wines was founded in 1924, and Gnarly Head was launched in 2005, which takes its name from the gnarled free standing "head-trained" vines found in the Lodi region.
The Gnarly Head portfolio includes Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
The Grateful Dead anniversary wines will be available nationwide in August at a suggested retail price of $12. For more information, visit gnarlyhead.com or follow the brand on Instagram.
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