Move over celebrity endorsed vodkas and cognacs, former NFL wide receiver and current ESPN analyst Keyshawn Johnson is coming out with his own brand of wine. His new wine label is called K1 and you can expect the first offering, a $125 2007 KJ1 by Keyshawn Johnson Cabernet Sauvignon from Eastern Oregon, to appear in your local wine store mid September. “I’ve enjoyed wine for years and for me, Cabernet is king,” Johnson said.
Here’s a brief review of the wine by Master Sommelier Virginia Philips after a recent tasting:
“To the eye, the wine has a purple core with electric pink highlights on the rim. The nose is powerful, with much black pepper and overtones of ripe black cherry and rich berry aromas. There are notes of tobacco, vanilla and clove mingling with damp earth. Unctuous and full-bodied on the palate, there are chewy tannins leading to a lingering finish. The wine tastes well on its own; pairing suggestions include Steak au Poivre, Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops or BBQ-rubbed meats.”
This may a bit much for the Real Rap Wives of Birmingham’s taste but would you buy K1 or do real G’s stick to Arbor Mist?
