Wente Presents "Discover the Wine, Discover the Music"

Thanks for exploring "Discover the Wine, Discover The Music." If you're reading this, it's likely that you, like me, love fine wine and great music. Both are extraordinary complements to the moments in life that we cherish the most--reflection, celebration, creation and inspiration. I've put some of my thoughts down, as a winemaker and a musician, on why I believe these songs and wines are especially well-suited for each other. Of course, I encourage you to mix and match to discover your own personal favorites.

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“The Best Rock Band in America” --Pitchfork

“Shows their loser-outlaw storytelling and classic riff propulsion in full flower.”--Rolling Stone (4 stars)

“Unstoppable” --New York Times

“You won’t find many albums in the current realm of rock-and-roll more exciting than the Hold Steady’s ‘Stay Positive.”--Washington Post

Resisting the musical trends in New York City, vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn (ex-Lifter Puller) formed the Hold Steady after moving from Minneapolis in 2000. Wanting to capture the sound of bands such as the Replacements and the Grifters, he recruited guitarist Tad Kubler (also ex-Lifter Puller), drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka. Stay Positive their most recent album was released by both Vagrant and Rough Trade.