Label-ology
There is a method to the labels :-)
The brand - Liberty Cellars - is an expression of my lifelong interest in American History. I create new labels each year to celebrate famous and lesser-known individuals, events, and icons of the Revolutionary War (the fun is in the research! reading biographies, drawing the illustrations, visiting historical sites).| Cabernet Sauvignon | Our flagship varietal venerates the people of action, the Generals and leaders in battle. Reserve: George Washington. |
| Declaration blend | Honors the intellectuals who propelled the Revolution through their writings and oratories. Recurring figures: Franklin, Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Paine, Henry. |
| Constitution blend | Toasts the primary authors of the Constitution. Rota: Madison, Hamilton, Jay, Monroe, Franklin. |
| Zinfandel | The owner’s pet project - the Zinyard - celebrates the major American battlefield victories. Note: The western block of the Zinyard is planted in the shape of the Betsy Ross flag. |
| Other single varietal reds | Salutes the less-heralded, the unsung, the exciting stories found when exploring history. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Features the icons of Liberty and America. e.g. The Liberty Bell |
| Firm Reliance blend | Two varietal blend spotlights behind-the-scenes heroes of the Revolution. |
| Lives. Fortunes. Honor. blend | Three varietal blend commemorating the fifty-six Founders who, in bravely signing the Declaration of Independence, did: “...mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” Rota of signatures by three geographic regions: northern, mid-atlantic, and southern state. |
We welcome suggestions for label figures, especially lesser-known and under-appreciated persons, groups, and events from the American Revolution - please share with us!