TIME TO GO “INSANIA” ONCE AGAIN AS QUEENSRYCHE’S GEOFF TATE AND THREE RIVERS WINERY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR NEW WHITE WINE BLEND FOR 2010
INITIAL WINE TASTING AND LAUNCH TO TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO QUEENSRYCHE CABARET SHOWS IN SNOQUALMIE, WASHINGTON IN FEBRUARY
Hot on the barrels of his sold out “Insania” red wine signature blend, Queensryche front man Geoff Tate has announced a new collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winery (www.threeriverswinery.com) for a white wine blend of the same name.
The new “Insania” — an artfully balanced offering that shines with honeydew melon, pear and apricot — is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc (78%) and Semllion (22%) that will be available early next year for an anticipated price of $25 per bottle.
The initial tasting and launch of the new blend will take place at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington on Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2010 in conjunction with Queensryche’s forthcoming performances of the highly anticipated “Queensryche Cabaret.” (heralded as “The First Adults Only Rock Show!”).
Crisp and lively, the finish of the “Insania” white lends itself to an encore performance with its bright, crisp acidity, leaving you wanting more…
“Insania” (a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness) has become a labor of love for Geoff Tate, who remains deeply involved with its development and looks forward to further collaborations with Three Rivers Winery in the future.
“Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy,” states Geoff. “I hope to keep producing wine as long as I enjoy drinking it… and that’s likely going to be for a very long time. May everyone enjoy this new white blend.”
“Insania” is certainly off to a good start as Geoff and his red wine signature blend were prominently featured in the March 31, 2009 issue of Wine Spectator (online version available at http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Wine-Talk-Geoff-Tate_4436).
Cheers to “Insania” for years to come!
Drink Geoff’s Tate’s Wine, Insania and Donate to the National Military Family Association During the ShipRocked Cruise
Queensryche will host a private wine party for ShipRocked passengers during the cruise this November, to benefit the National Military Family Association. Guests can come drink Insania and party with Queensryche, and donate to a great cause all at the same time.
ShipRocked passengers who wish to attend this special onboard event will need to contact Amy at Three Rivers Winery, to make a $20.00 donation in advance of the cruise, in order gain entrance once on the ship. Seating is limited so please call right away. Of course you must already be booked on the ShipRocked cruise to enjoy this event, so visit www.getshiprocked.com for cabin reservations and additional info.
Amy Locati
509.526.WINE (9463)
Last Remaining Bottles of Insania
3 Rivers is sold out of the first vintage of Geoff Tate’s red wine INSANIA. Whole Foods in Chandler Arizona has the only remaining bottles and will sell them at a bottle signing event with Geoff Tate and wine maker Holly Turner.
Saturday, May 30th 2009
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Chandler Whole Foods
2955 W. Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-821-9447
Come out, say Hi to Geoff and get one of the only bottles of the very first vintage of Insania.
Geoff Tate of Queensryche has created a monster of a wine. His 2007 Insania has already sold out, but this year brings a new vintage that will be sure to rock your socks off.
Click here to place your 2008 Insania pre-order today:
As with last year’s vintage, Tate created Insania, a red Bordeaux blend, with Three Rivers winemaker Holly Turner. Read about his winemaking experience in this insightful article from Wine Spectator Magazine.
If you missed out on the 2007 Insania, you still have a chance to purchase a bottle. Whole Foods Markets has a limited supply remaining and will make them available for sale during two personal appearances by Geoff and Holly. See the schedule to the right for times and places.
Cheers!
Amy Locati
Three Rivers Winery
locati@threeriverswinery.com
Meet Geoff Tate and Holly Turner at these upcoming bottle signing events:
Friday, April 17th 2009
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Redmond Whole Foods
17991 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA 98052
425-881-2600
Saturday, May 30th 2009
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Chandler Whole Foods
2955 W. Ray Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-821-9447
3 Rivers is sold out of the first vintage of Geoff Tate’s red wine INSANIA. Whole Foods has the only remaining bottles and will sell them at bottle signing events with Geoff Tate and wine maker Holly Turner. The 2 stores and dates are below:
Redmond Whole Foods Market
17991 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA. 98052
425 881-2600
April 17 2-5:00P.M.
Chandler Whole Foods Market
2955 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, Arizona. 85224
480 821-9447
May 30 12:00Noon-3:00 PM
The first vintage of Geoff Tate’s red wine, “Insania” is sold out. Only 2 Whole Foods stores have any left. The Whole Foods in Chandler, AZ has a limited Quantity and will have Geoff Tate and Holly Turner in the store to sign bottles the day they offer it for sale. The other store will be announced soon.
Bottle Signing of GT Insania Saturday May 30, 2009 Chandler Whole Foods Store – Phoenix AZ
12pm – 3pm People can get tickets up to 2 hours prior to the event starting to make sure they get a bottle. (Please do not bring anything else to be signed so that everyone gets a chance to have their bottle signed.)
