Barry Manilow Joins the World of Celebrity Wine
The latest celebrity to enter the wine business is none other than Barry Manilow. Fans of the singer can now get their hands on Manilow wines in five varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel made at several different California wineries. The Manilow wine retails for between $20 to $25 dollars a bottle. It doesn't seem like Manilow has much of a hand in these wines. Many celebrities actually work with a winemaker and/or vineyard to produce a particular type of wine but these wines seem to be Manilow in name only. Still, they will probably be a big hit with the "fanilows."[via Wine Spectator and E Online]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
suzan Apr 10th 2007 12:14AM
Some of the Manilow wines have been available for well over a year, and I've tried several. The Pinot Grigio was unremarkable, but the cabernet was surprisingly rich and complex. The Zinfandel is not the typical light fruity drink at all. Instead, it's a dry, dark red, rather peppery and high in tannins. It reminded me of the dark Zin from Elyse wineries.
Martin Apr 13th 2007 6:45AM
The wines are fruity? I'm not surprised.
Shannon Apr 13th 2007 7:25AM
Martin, you have given me my first laugh of the day.
will Apr 13th 2007 8:47AM
Martion & Shannon both need to grow up and get out of suburbia!
Walter Apr 13th 2007 8:58AM
A day without wine is like a day without sunshine. I know I dont know .
Angela Apr 13th 2007 10:12AM
Suzan...not sure what Zinfandels you are used to drinking but the 'typical' zinfandel is not light and fruity...unless you are speaking of White Zinfandel, which is pink. These days, when one refers to a Zinfandel, it is red. The typical characteristics of a Zinfandel are spicy, slightly peppery, lots of fuit forwardness (not to be confused with fruity), jammy and usually has a higher alcohol content. I have been in the wine business for over 20 years and I am a wine connoiseur and sommelier.
Kathy Apr 13th 2007 10:19AM
Martin, I agree with Shannon...that really woke me up! LOL!
I LOVE BARRY Apr 13th 2007 11:25AM
"...and I'm ready to take a chance again!" Where can I buy some? I'll bet it sounds - er, TASTES great! :)
jim shaulis Apr 13th 2007 12:25PM
Unremarkable??
Brian Apr 13th 2007 3:18PM
I will have to buy a case for my boss Steve!
Amy Apr 13th 2007 1:21PM
I saw him once live and he disgusted me. I would NEVER buy wine or any other product from someone who uses the Lord's name in vain.
Harold King Apr 13th 2007 2:50PM
Barry bad. Maybe when prowess wanes, wine supplants the fame. ("the girls all get prettier at closing time"). It's so sad that fame has to cling to that which causes so much heartache and destruction. Barry bad.
Raymond Ackerman Apr 13th 2007 6:25PM
I can see Barry picking grapes now lol
Raymond Ackerman Apr 13th 2007 6:31PM
I can see Barry picking grapes now lol
Matt Apr 13th 2007 8:43PM
Living within and hour of the Napa Valley, I have been able to taste many excellent wines. However....buying wine from a fruitcake would be a new experience. Barry, stick to singing!
joe Apr 13th 2007 10:48PM
i guess many of u are acquiring your 15 minutes of FAME one blog at a time... to bad you will never be remembered as the fine wines u have blasted but have not tasted
Eileen Newell Apr 13th 2007 10:17PM
Don't like his music, don't buy any. Dis his wine before tasting it, petty. To have most of these posts about gay bashing--really sad in this day and age. Grow up!
Eileen Newell
Kathy Apr 14th 2007 12:00AM
to bad you can't spell, joe. Guess you got YOUR 15 mins, to