Hot on the barrels of his sold-out
"Insania" red wine signature blend,
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman
Geoff Tate has announced a new collaboration with
Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winery 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 4 and Friday, February 5, 2010 in conjunction with
QUEENSRŸCHE's forthcoming performances of the highly anticipated
"Queensrÿche Cabaret" (billed 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.
