Chaddsford, PA Winery to Donate 10% of Proceeds from Bottles Sold to Sixers Youth Foundation. Sixers and Chaddsford Winery to Produce 76 Cases of First Wine in Series Dedicated to 1982-83 Championship Team
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 19, 2016 – The Philadelphia 76ers, in partnership with Chaddsford Winery, have launched a three-part “Banner Series” wine collection which pays tribute to the Sixers’ three NBA championship teams: the 1982-83 and 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers and the 1954-55 Syracuse Nationals. The Sixers and Chaddsford Winery will produce 76 cases of the first wine in the series, dedicated to the 1982-83 NBA championship team whose roster included iconic NBA legends Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Moses Malone, and Maurice “Mo” Cheeks. Chaddsford Winery will donate 10% of the proceeds from each bottle sold to the Sixers Youth Foundation, a 501c3 public charity committed to coaching and mentoring young people in Philadelphia and Camden to be the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Philadelphia 76ers “Banner Series” wine is available now at Chaddsford.com and Chaddsford Winery in Chadds Ford, PA. A limited supply of bottles will be available at Sixers home games during the 2016-17 season.
“We are proud to honor the iconic legacy of Philadelphia 76ers basketball and championships with our commemorative ‘Banner Series’ wine,” said Chad Biggs, Philadelphia 76ers SVP of Corporate Development and Activation. “It was natural to partner with Chaddsford Winery, a premier brand in the industry and the preeminent winery in the Philadelphia region. This is a pivotal time in Sixers history and we anticipate Sixers and Philadelphia sports fans will be eager to celebrate and toast the exciting season ahead; while giving back to an incredible cause in the Sixers Youth Foundation.”
“As a leader in the Pennsylvania wine industry, with deep roots in the Greater Philadelphia region, we take great pride in our local partnerships,” said Corey Krejcik, General Manager of Chaddsford Winery. “We are thrilled that the Sixers organization, one of the most storied sports franchises in Philadelphia history, has selected Chaddsford Winery to work with on their exciting Banner Series wine program. We hope this is the beginning of a long, successful relationship – that spans numerous championships!”
The first wine to be released in the Sixers “Banner Series” wine collection honoring the 1982-83 championship team is a vintage 2014; this exclusive red cellar blend showcases soft integrated tannins that merge nicely with notes of raspberry, black cherry, and a hint of black pepper and oak. The wine includes components from Chambourcin from Lake Erie, PA; Chancellor from Lake Erie, PA; Pinot Noir from Adams County, PA; and Noiret from Finger Lakes, NY.
ABOUT CHADDSFORD WINERY:
Located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley in beautiful Southeastern Pennsylvania sits Chaddsford Winery, one of the oldest and most acclaimed wineries in the state. Established in 1982, Chaddsford Winery is widely regarded as a pioneer in the Pennsylvania wine industry, and with production of approximately 30,000 cases annually, it remains one of the largest by volume. Focusing on making approachable, food friendly wines that reflect their unique ‘Mid-Atlantic Uplands’ microclimate, Chaddsford expresses their artisanship through a diverse portfolio of dry whites, reds and sweet wines. Visit Chaddsford Winery for a Wine Tasting, offered seven days a week, or a complimentary Winery Tour, offered at 2:00pm and 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. More information and an upcoming events calendar is available at www.chaddsford.com.
ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association, having won three World Championships, earning nine trips to The Finals and making 47 playoff appearances over 66 seasons. The team is owned by an investor group led by Managing General Partner Josh Harris.
