The Dreaming Tree wines, introduced in October 2011, are a colloboration between veteran winemaker Steve Reeder and musician Dave Matthews. Produced in California's wine country, the wines are named after the Dave Matthews Band track, "The Dreaming Tree," from the 1998 album, "Before These Crowded Streets." The collection includes a 2010 Central Coast Chardonnay, 2009 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 North Coast Crush red blend.

 

 

 

"Dave and I wanted to make wines that are complex yet approachable--fun wines that are food friendly and available for anyone to enjoy," says Reeder. "With The Dreaming Tree wines, we've combined the worlds of wine and music and have created something that we personally enjoy, and enjoy sharing with friends."

 

"I just want to invite people in and there's something about Steve that has that same quality," says Matthews. "There's a mutual respect that doesn't entirely lean on my knowledge of wine or Steve's knowledge of music–we both have our own audiences and that's an interesting challenge. Steve can't help but make good wine, because that's what he loves. That is his gift."

 

The Dreaming Tree wines possess distinct flavors and aromas unique to California's North and Central coasts. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon provides classic aromas of blackberry, cherry and dry herb notes wrapped by toasted vanilla and soft, mouth-filling tannins which are both elegant and effortless. The 2010 Chardonnay jumps out of the glass with aromas reminiscent of roasted pear, complimented by robust fruit and citrus flavors unique to the Central Coast. The Crush–a proprietary Zinfandel and Merlot blend which shares its name with the Dave Matthews Band song, "Crush,"–is accented with smoky notes and a pop of raspberry.

 

 

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