LOVE Wine is a new collaboration that celebrates women in wine and art
HEALDSBURG, CA — January 31, 2025 — J Vineyards & Winery announces the arrival of LOVE Wine, a collaboration between the sparkling wine house and the art and design initiative grantLOVE, created by artist and philanthropist Alexandra Grant. This new wine from the powerhouse duo will combine the two brands’ commitment to empowering women and creativity in the fields of wine and art.
Each new bottling of LOVE Wine will feature a unique label made in collaboration with a leading female-identified artist, turning every bottle into a canvas that celebrates artistic expression. This partnership seeks to amplify voices that are often marginalized while also transforming the act of enjoying wine into an experience that connects culture, creativity, and community. The label for the inaugural bottling was designed by Genevieve Gaignard, a New York-based interdisciplinary artist whose vibrant and thought-provoking work beautifully reflects the collaboration’s mission.
“We are thrilled to partner with Alexandra Grant and the grantLOVE initiative on this meaningful project,” said Nicole Hitchcock, J Vineyards’ Estate Director and Head Winemaker. “Wine, like art, has the power to bring people together, spark conversation, and inspire change.”
LOVE Wine’s first release will be a brut cuvée, crafted from exceptional cool-climate vineyards throughout California, including the Russian River Valley, Monterey County and Mendocino County and crushed at J Vineyards’ Healdsburg, California winery. This exceptional sparkling wine is a testament to the winery’s dedication to producing world-class wines while simultaneously honoring its mission to make a difference in the broader community. LOVE Wine offers a celebration of the artistry of California sparkling with a delightfully expressive palate balanced by bright touches of citrus on the pleasantly crisp, lingering finish.
Alexandra Grant, founder of grantLOVE, added, “The LOVE Wine project has been a dream of mine for many years – to find a woman-led vineyard to collaborate with artists who are interested in supporting the curiosity and creativity of others. Let’s raise a glass to that.”
An interactive pop-up will be live in the tasting room for the months of February and March with special merchandise on sale from grantLOVE and additional collaborators: The Rad Black Kids, Amber Sakai, Faribault Mills, A-Morir, Mustard Beetle, and more.
As part of this project, J Vineyards is proud to further support women in the arts and arts education via a donation to the grantLOVE fund. Retailing for $50, LOVE Wine will be available for purchase at J Vineyards’ tasting room in Healdsburg, CA and online at www.jwine.com/love-wine- with-alexandra-grant/. The first limited edition bottling will launch on February 3, 2025, in time for Valentine’s Day—a fitting occasion to celebrate the LOVE of art, wine, and community.
About J Vineyards
Since 1986, J Vineyards & Winery has earned a reputation as one of the top sparkling and still wine producers in California. J has come to be known for its celebrated estate vineyards, contemporary winery, and world-class hospitality. Estate Director and Head Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock showcases her expertise and the diversity of California winegrowing regions through a portfolio of high-quality still and sparkling wines of distinction. For more information, please visit www.jwine.com.
About grantLOVE
grantLOVE, founded by artist Alexandra Grant, is an art and design initiative that supports and promotes the work of artists and arts nonprofits through the gift and sale of LOVE artwork and goods. For more information, please visit www.grantlove.com.
About Genevieve Gaignard
Genevieve Gaignard is a multidisciplinary artist whose work elicits dialogue around class, race, and cultural identity. Her work has appeared in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including the California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA; the Broad, Los Angeles, CA; The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA; The Getty Center, Los Angeles, CA; The National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; The Studio Museum, Harlem, NY, and many others. Gaignard received her BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and her MFA from Yale University.
