GNARLY HEAD WINES AND THE GRATEFUL DEAD TOAST FIVE YEARS TOGETHER WITH NEW COLLECTOR'S-EDITION ZINFANDEL

Once removed, the label reveals hidden bottle artwork inspired by the band's beloved "Space Your Face" motif, a cosmic interpretation of the iconic skull imagery that has been embraced by the Dead Head community for decades.

Offering fans a unique piece of Grateful Dead-inspired memorabilia, the collectible wine offers the exceptional quality that has made Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel a consistent winner of awards for outstanding quality for nearly two decades. Most recently, the 2024 vintage was awarded 94 points and a Double Gold medal at the 2026 California State Fair along with a 91-point rating and "Best Buy" designation from Wine Enthusiast, bringing together award-winning quality, iconic artwork, and incredible value in one bottle.

"The excitement around our Grateful Dead releases over the past five years has shown just how much fans enjoy sharing great wine and iconic music," said Brett Johnson, Portfolio Director for Delicato Family Wines, producer of Gnarly Head wines. "To celebrate five years of partnership, we wanted to create something truly special that fans can continue to enjoy long after the final sip."

David Lemieux, the Grateful Dead archivist and legacy manager, added, "The Grateful Dead community has always embraced collectibles, artwork, and creative expression as extensions of the band's music and culture. This new limited-edition release captures that spirit perfectly and offers a unique way to connect with the Grateful Dead's iconic imagery while enjoying great-tasting wine."

Crafted from gnarled, old vines in Central California's Lodi region, the 2024 Gnarly Head x Grateful Dead Old Vine Zinfandel delivers the bold, fruit-forward character that defines Gnarly Head wines, packed with juicy dark berry and plum flavors with hints of vanilla and peppery spice on the finish. The new commemorative bottle honors both Gnarly Head's deep roots in Lodi's historic old-vine vineyards and the Grateful Dead's enduring cultural legacy and unmistakable visual identity.

The 2024 Gnarly Head x Grateful Dead Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel began shipping to retailers nationwide this month at a suggested retail price of $12 and will be available until sold out. For more information about this limited offering, or other Gnarly Head wines, visit gnarlyhead.com or follow the brand on Instagram or Facebook @gnarlyheadwines.

About Gnarly Head Wines

Gnarly Head is crafted by Delicato Family Wines, a family-owned California winery founded in 1924. Four generations of the Indelicato family have guided grapes from vineyard to bottle and into homes and dining establishments around the world. Delicato Family Wines is steadfastly committed to crafting and representing wines of the highest quality produced in accordance with sustainable wine-growing practices. Gnarly Head was launched in 2005 and takes its name from the gnarled free standing "head trained" vines found in the Lodi region of California – some of which were planted over a century ago. The Gnarly Head portfolio includes Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.

About the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead is a social and musical phenomenon that grew into a genuine American treasure. In 1965, an entire generation was linked together by common ideals, gathering by the hundreds and thousands. This movement created a seamless connection between the band and its fans. As the band toured, Dead Heads would follow. Not because it was a part of popular culture but because it is a true counterculture that exists to this very day—one that earnestly believes in the value of its beliefs. By 1995, the Grateful Dead had attracted the most concertgoers in the history of the music business and today remains one of the all-time leaders in concert ticket sales. Eventually, the caravan evolved into a community with various artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs supplying a growing demand for merchandise that connected them to the music with their final tally being 2,318 total concerts. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and received a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007, commemorated in the 47th class of the Kennedy Center Honorees, as well as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year honored at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. The Grateful Dead celebrated their 66th Top 40 album on the Billboard chart —a feat no other artist has achieved —claiming the Guinness World Records title for the most Top 40 albums charted on the US Billboard 200.

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