Campos Winery Hits a Home Run!
Campos Family Vineyards, a premiere estate vineyard in Contra Costa County, announces its label “Lou” 2018 Estate Zinfandel– Barbera Blend. The special edition wine benefits the ALS Cure Project and the Lou Gehrig Society.
“This is the biggest thing that we have been a part of,” said Michelle Campos, owner and proprietor at Campos Family Vineyards. “It is an incredible honor to produce this official label and be able to contribute to finding a cure for ALS in such a significant way.”
“This is the biggest thing that we have been a part of,” said Michelle Campos, owner and proprietor at Campos Family Vineyards. “It is an incredible honor to produce this official label and be able to contribute to finding a cure for ALS in such a significant way.”
“This is the biggest thing that we have been a part of,”
The wine release coincides with the first-ever national “Lou Gehrig Day” on June 2, 2021, introduced by Major League Baseball to honor the Hall of Fame legend—and former first baseman for the New York Yankees—whose public battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) drew awareness to the disease and became a launch-point for finding a cure.
MLB players across all teams will commemorate the inaugural Lou Gehrig Day by wearing a signature patch, and events will be held at various stadiums. The officially licensed wine by Campos Family Vineyards will be delivered to VIP attendees at Yankee Stadium during their game-time event. A Contra Costa County launch will also take place at Campos Family Vineyards with details to follow.
The limited-edition wine is a blend of award-winning grapes from the estate vineyard, including a bold and spicy zinfandel that took Gold in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the Asia International Wine Competition. The Lou also includes a petite sirah and barbera which also won esteemed gold recognitions. Together, it has a full-flavor palette with balanced acidity, hints of mint, and a long, chewy finish.
“The lineage of this wine is fantastic. It can’t be more of a winner,” said Ric Campos, owner and proprietor at Campos Family Vineyards. “The zinfandel is the perfect nod to the incredible athletic accomplishments of Lou Gehrig during his baseball career. We’re calling it a home run.”
MLB players across all teams will commemorate the inaugural Lou Gehrig Day by wearing a signature patch, and events will be held at various stadiums. The officially licensed wine by Campos Family Vineyards will be delivered to VIP attendees at Yankee Stadium during their game-time event. A Contra Costa County launch will also take place at Campos Family Vineyards with details to follow.
The limited-edition wine is a blend of award-winning grapes from the estate vineyard, including a bold and spicy zinfandel that took Gold in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the Asia International Wine Competition. The Lou also includes a petite sirah and barbera which also won esteemed gold recognitions. Together, it has a full-flavor palette with balanced acidity, hints of mint, and a long, chewy finish.
“The lineage of this wine is fantastic. It can’t be more of a winner,” said Ric Campos, owner and proprietor at Campos Family Vineyards. “The zinfandel is the perfect nod to the incredible athletic accomplishments of Lou Gehrig during his baseball career. We’re calling it a home run.”
“From its flavor palette to the artistic distinction of the label design, the Lou blend represents our values at Campos Family Vineyards,”
Michelle Campos said. “We are proud of its local roots in the Contra Costa County home winemaker community and, of course, the profound impact it will have on finding a cure for ALS, a disease that has directly impacted our circle of friends.”
Complementing the bold flavor, the label features a vibrant painting by Napa-based artist Jessel Miller. The original, multi-faceted piece was chosen specifically for this label.
“From its flavor palette to the artistic distinction of the label design, the Lou blend represents our values at Campos Family Vineyards,” Michelle Campos said. “We are proud of its local roots in the Contra Costa County home winemaker community and, of course, the profound impact it will have on finding a cure for ALS, a disease that has directly impacted our circle of friends.”
In addition to the Lou Gehrig Society, proceeds from wine sales will benefit the ALS Cure Project, a local Bay Area nonprofit started by Mike Piscotty after losing his wife, Gretchen, to the disease. The ALS Cure Project will collaborate with Campos Family Vineyards to host a three-part concert series in summer 2021.
Beginning June 2, Lou 2018 Estate Zinfandel will be available in the Campos Family Vineyard tasting room, as well as select grocery stores, markets, membership clubs, wine bars, and restaurants. Be sure to mark your calendars for the premiere fundraising event of the year this September 11. A Country Fest to Cure ALS will feature a Nashville band and VIP celebrity dinner with all proceeds to benefit the ALS Cure Project. Tickets will be on sale soon!
For more information on events and concert series, visit camposfamilyvineyards.com #CAMPOSWINERY #ALSCUREPROJECT
Photos provided
“From its flavor palette to the artistic distinction of the label design, the Lou blend represents our values at Campos Family Vineyards,” Michelle Campos said. “We are proud of its local roots in the Contra Costa County home winemaker community and, of course, the profound impact it will have on finding a cure for ALS, a disease that has directly impacted our circle of friends.”
In addition to the Lou Gehrig Society, proceeds from wine sales will benefit the ALS Cure Project, a local Bay Area nonprofit started by Mike Piscotty after losing his wife, Gretchen, to the disease. The ALS Cure Project will collaborate with Campos Family Vineyards to host a three-part concert series in summer 2021.
Beginning June 2, Lou 2018 Estate Zinfandel will be available in the Campos Family Vineyard tasting room, as well as select grocery stores, markets, membership clubs, wine bars, and restaurants. Be sure to mark your calendars for the premiere fundraising event of the year this September 11. A Country Fest to Cure ALS will feature a Nashville band and VIP celebrity dinner with all proceeds to benefit the ALS Cure Project. Tickets will be on sale soon!
For more information on events and concert series, visit camposfamilyvineyards.com #CAMPOSWINERY #ALSCUREPROJECT
Photos provided
