While listening to Dave Matthews, you can sip or quaff his wine.

By Laura Medina

A collaborative effort between world-renowned musician Dave Matthews and award-winning winemaker Steve Reeder, The Dreaming Tree wines are a reflection of the duo's shared passion for making quality wine accessible to all. The Dreaming Tree wines portfolio, founded and harvested in California's wine country, is aptly named after the Dave Matthews Band track, "The Dreaming Tree," from the 1998 album, "Before These Crowded Streets." The collection includes the 2010 Central Coast Chardonnay, 2009 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 North Coast Crush red blend, available nationwide with a suggested retail price of $14.99.

Award-winning Sonoma County winemaker Steve Reeder and world-renowned musician Dave Matthews announce the introduction of The Dreaming Tree wines – a collection of approachable, high-quality wines developed in partnership with Constellation Wines U.S. The Dreaming Tree wines portfolio, founded and harvested in California’s wine country, is aptly named after the Dave Matthews Band track, “The Dreaming Tree,” from the 1998 album, “Before These Crowded Streets.” The collection includes a 2010 Central Coast Chardonnay, 2009 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 North Coast Crush red blend, available nationwide.

The commitment to providing a high-value, environmentally conscious product is an important aspect of The Dreaming Tree brand. Bottles used for The Dreaming Tree wines are 50 percent lighter than the average wine bottle, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint as the wines are transported. The natural cork closure is sustainably grown, and the bottle’s label is made with 100% recycled kraft brown paper and sealed with an eco-friendly sealant.


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“I just want to invite people in and there’s something about Steve that has that same quality,” says Matthews. “There’s a mutual respect that doesn’t entirely lean on my knowledge of wine or Steve’s knowledge of music – we both have our own audiences and that’s an interesting challenge. Steve can’t help but make good wine, because that’s what he loves. That is his gift.”


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“Dave and I wanted to make wines that are complex yet approachable – fun wines that are food friendly and available for anyone to enjoy,” says Reeder. “With The Dreaming Tree wines, we’ve combined the worlds of wine and music and have created something that we personally enjoy, and enjoy sharing with friends.”


“Character and affordable quality are two things Dave and I were insistent on when creating The Dreaming Tree wines,” continues Reeder. “When you’re working with Dave, you want to make sure that whatever you’re doing has some serious soul and I am confident that The Dreaming Tree wines offer exactly that. These are wines you’re going to want to share with your favorite people.”

The 2009 North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic aromas of blackberry, cherry and dry herb notes wrapped by toasted vanilla and soft, mouth-filling tannins which are both elegant and effortless.

The 2010 Central Coast Chardonnay has aromas reminiscent of roasted pear, complimented by robust fruit and citrus flavors unique to the Central Coast.

2009 North Coast Crush has proprietary notes of Zinfandel and Merlot blend which shares its name with the popular Dave Matthews Band song, “Crush.”   This multi-dimensional wine has smoky notes with a pop of raspberry.

If you ever wondered what a Dave Matthews song tastes like, his Dreaming Trees Wines are his notes and lyrics in a bottle.