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GRACELAND® CELLARS UNVEILS NEW PACKAGING FOR ELVIS® WINES
New line combines contemporary design with classic Elvis imagery
HAYWARD, Calif. - September 18, 2006 - Graceland Cellars has unveiled new packaging for its line of premium California wines featuring Elvis Presley® imagery. Included in the new packaging lineup are All Shook Up™ California Brut Champagne, 2004 Velvet Elvis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Etched Elvis California Cabernet Sauvignon, and a three-bottle Commemorative Party Pack.
"Our award-winning design team has brought together contemporary design techniques with classic imagery to create an impressive new packaging line that showcases Elvis in uniquely innovative ways," said Scott Cahill, CEO of Signature Wines, producer of Graceland Cellars. "Combined with high quality, award-winning California wines, the new line appeals to Elvis fans and wine enthusiasts alike."
Graceland Cellars' newest product, All Shook Up California Brut Champagne, features a lively embossed gold foil Elvis striking his classic "toe stand" pose set against a contrasting black background. A gold foil capsule "signed" by Elvis completes the packaging, giving it a festive, yet elegant look.
"'All Shook Up' is a quality California sparkling wine with a packaging design that is at once cool and sophisticated," said Cahill. "It is perfect for celebrating Vegas-style or toasting with friends at a chic New Year's bash."
Two of Graceland Cellars' most prized new packaging creations are 2003 Etched Elvis California Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Velvet Elvis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. These premium California wines depict the rock 'n' roll legend in two intimate portraits that capture the early days of his career. Released this year for the first time, Etched Elvis features a striking red and black laser-etched and hand-painted image of Elvis singing soulfully into a vintage microphone. Velvet Elvis (sold only in 1.5 Liter magnums) features a velvet-textured label with a touching image of Elvis performing in his '68 Comeback Special and comes encased in a sleek black and purple velvet-lined box.
"The packaging design for these wines captures the spirit of Elvis in never-before-seen ways," said Cahill. "They are also outstanding California Cabernets and promise to be some of our most popular selling wines."
For those having trouble choosing just one "Elvis wine," Graceland Cellars offers a new convenient three bottle Commemorative Party Pack, which features three popular award-winning wines, each showcasing a different Elvis era. Included in the Party Pack are Graceland Cellars 2006 San Diego International Wine Competition gold medal winner 2004 Blue Suede Chardonnay plus two additional medal winners: 2003 The King Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Jailhouse Red Merlot.
"Like all of our new packaging, the 'Party Pack' adds a little fun to the experience of enjoying a glass of fine wine," said Cahill. "It also helps consumers quickly and easily choose a selection of quality, versatile California wines. It's all part of our mission to make wine more interesting and accessible to consumers."
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About Graceland Cellars
Graceland Cellars' traditionally crafted award-winning wines bring Elvis Presley® images, which commemorate memorable eras, together with premium quality wine, proving that good wine can also be fun. Launched as a tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll®, Graceland Cellars' wines are firmly planted in California innovative winemaking. The vineyards are located throughout California, primarily along the picturesque central coast. A sunny climate rich with cooling breezes provides ideal conditions for flavor development. Careful handling with limited oak cooperage results in fruit-forward, flavorful wines-perfect for pairing any day. Elvis® wines have won several distinguished awards including: 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (Gold & Silver) and 2005 International Eastern Wine Competition (Silver). Graceland Cellars has also been named one of the year's "Top 10 Hottest Small Winery Brands," by Wine Business Monthly Magazine.
About Signature Wines
Founded in 1998, Signature Wines is a leading provider of partner branded, award-winning wines including Elvis Presley® wines by Graceland® Cellars, Ducks Unlimited, University Alumni Associations, and our own nationally distributed brand, Blackridge Canyon. In addition, the company also developed and supports the highly successful Sunset Magazine Wine Club and the recently launched Better Homes & Gardens Wine Club. Signature Wines has also developed a technology platform that enables corporations, hospitality venues and consumers to easily develop their own custom-labeled wines. In 2005, Signature Wines made the list on Inc. Magazine's annual ranking of the 500 fastest growing private companies in the country. For more information about Signature Wines visit www.signaturewines.com.
About Elvis Presley Enterprises
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is based in Memphis, with additional offices in Los Angeles. In addition to Graceland and its related attractions in Memphis, including the Heartbreak Hotel, EPE is aggressively involved in a worldwide licensing program, merchandising, music publishing, and television, film, video and Internet projects. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.Elvis.com. EPE is a subsidiary of CKX, Inc., www.CKX.com, a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ National Market System (NMS) under the ticker symbol CKXE.
Contact:
Susan Olson
Phone: 707.255.7667
E-Mail: solson@balzac.com
