The Duckhorn brand was founded in 1976. [Photo courtesy duckhorn.com]
Nothing says “country music” quite like a bottle of 2019 Sonoma Cutrer Grand Brut Rose.
At least it will soon, as the Academy of Country Music this week announced its “official wine partnership” with St. Helena-based Duckhorn wines. The Duckhorn Portfolio focuses on luxury wines—with 11 wineries, 10 winemaking facilities, eight tasting rooms and over 2,00 vineyard acres across 38 properties. The portfolio’s Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy and Sonoma-Cutrer will be featured at this year’s academy events.
The academy’s premier 2025 event will be the 60th ACM Awards, taking place May 8 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. This year’s awards show is hosted by Reba McEntire.
Duckhorn CEO Robert Hanson said he’s particularly excited to begin the three-year partnership with ACM during its milestone 60th anniversary. “Country music holds an important place in the hearts of many of our customers, and just like great wine, it has a powerful way of bringing people together,” said Hanson in an announcement about the partnership.
Duckhorn, meanwhile, toasts a milestone anniversary next year, when the company celebrates the 50th year since Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s Duckhorn Vineyards in 1976. Visit duckhornportfolio.com.
