CorkSavvy

The current election has consumed the minds and hearts of millions of Americans. In the midst of being flooded by campaign phone solicitations, television commercials, and constant news barrages, it may make you feel good to change your focus from the candidates to something you love that is also political: wine at the presidential inauguration. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to the Inauguration Balls or luncheon, you may be able to taste firsthand the wine; like most of us who will be viewing this spectacle on the sidelines, you might enjoy taking an historical journey of Presidential Inauguration wine.

Korbel located in Sonoma County, California, has produced special Inaugural Cuvees for the Presidential Inaugurations of Ronald Reagan in 1985, George Bush in 1989, Bill Clinton in 1993 and 1997, and George W. Bush in 2001 and 2005. Little known fact: Korbel was also the sparkling wine of choice during the Kennedy administration.
 
The Korbel winery has participated in all of the last 6 Presidential Inaugurations.  For 4 of the last 6 Inaugurations, Korbel created a unique commemorative Inaugural Cuvee of its super-premium Korbel Natural Champagne for the festivities. For the balls 750 mL bottles were served in large quantities and for the Inaugural luncheon directly following the swearing-in ceremony Magnums were served.

“Korbel Champagne has been poured at America’s great celebrations for 123 years,” observed Gary Heck, President and owner of Korbel Champagne Cellars. “As America’s favorite premium champagne, we are gratified that Korbel is the champagne of choice to celebrate both historic events and personal milestones.”

Korbel is the number one selling premium method champenoise-produced champagne in America.