"Game of Thrones" will be featuring its own line of wines for fans of the popular TV series. "Game of Thrones" recently collaborated with Santa Rosa winery (Vintage Wine Estates) to launch a proprietary red blend, a chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon.
Entertainment Weekly cited Jeff Peters, Director of Licensing and Retail for HBO, in saying that they felt that an officially licensed wine as a natural extension for "Game of Thrones" seems proper, considering that wine has a prominent role in the hit series. Peters added that "Game of Thrones" wines will definitely add to the fan experience as the battle for the Iron Throne intensifies in the final seasons.
Throughout the "Game of Thrones" series, various characters have been depicted drinking wine. Joffrey was killed with poisoned wine. Cersei Lannister always had a cup of wine in her hand when scheming.
Wine was overflowing at weddings, war victories and other events in "Game of Thrones," but Tyrion Lannister can be deemed as the one who could never live without a drink. The Imp was fond of wine in both good and bad times.
CNet stated that the "Game of Thrones" proprietary red blend will cost $19.99, the chardonnay will cost $19.99, and the Cabernet Sauvignon will be priced at $39.99. Each bottle contains 750 milliliters of wine.
The line of wines inspired by "Game of Thrones" are called Seven Kingdom Wines, although the details on the vintage, provenance, vineyards and more remain undisclosed. The bottles are elegantly designed with dragons, lions and stags, which represent the major families in the story.
HBO actually had a licensed beer vendor since "Game of Thrones" Season 2. The network previously partnered with Brewery Ommegang, which produced seven beers that were closely related to the themes featured in "Game of Thrones" on HBO and the books.
The "Game of Thrones" wines will launch in the United States in spring 2017, although it is still uncertain whether a worldwide release will follow. "Game of Thrones" is set to return for its seventh season in 2017, with the show slated to end after the eighth season. More updates and details on "Game of Thrones" are expected soon.
