Caduceus Cellars facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caduceus Cellars |
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| Location | Jerome, Arizona, USA |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Key people | Maynard James Keenan |
| Other products | Apparel |
| Distribution | National; limited online sales |
| Tasting | Open to public |
| Website | www.caduceus.org |
Caduceus Cellars is a winery located in Jerome, Arizona, United States. It is owned by Maynard James Keenan. He is well-known as the lead singer for the Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool. Maynard James Keenan comes from a family of winemakers in Northern Italy.
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A Look at Caduceus Cellars
How it Started
Winemaking in Arizona began a long time ago. In the 1700s, Spanish priests started planting grapevines. They made wine for their religious ceremonies.
Most vineyards in Arizona are near Tucson. But Caduceus Cellars is in a different spot. It is located near Page Springs/Cornville, Arizona. This area is southwest of where Maynard James Keenan lives. The winery also has a cellar in Jerome where people can taste the wines. This tasting room is open every day of the year.
Maynard James Keenan believes this area is perfect for vineyards. He once said it was "an untapped resource." He even joked about it becoming the "New Napa Valley" someday.
The Wines of Caduceus
Caduceus Cellars has created many different wines. Their very first wine was called Primer Paso. It was a limited edition and sold out quickly.
Other popular wines include Nagual de la Naga and Nagual del Sensei. Later, they also made Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra and Merkin Vineyards Shinola.
One special wine is called "Nagual del Judith." This wine is named after Maynard James Keenan's mother, Judith Marie. She passed away in 2003. This wine is very important because it was the first one made entirely with grapes from his own Merkin Vineyards in Arizona. He sees the vines and wines as a way to remember and honor her.
Some earlier wines were named after relatives of the Chiricahua Apache chief Cochise. Chief Cochise lived in the area where the vineyard is located. These wines were made at Page Springs Cellars, which is owned by Keenan's business partner.
Promoting the Wines
Maynard James Keenan is a busy musician. He is part of the rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. After starting the winery, he began to plan his music tours around the winery's important times. This includes when the grapes are harvested and when the wine is bottled.
He makes sure to be in Arizona for these key moments. He has even done promotional tours for the wine. He held signing sessions at stores like Whole Foods Market in different states. He also carried a bottle of Caduceus wine in a music video for his band Puscifer.
A Documentary About the Winery
There is a documentary film called Blood Into Wine. It tells the story of Maynard James Keenan and Eric Glomski. It shows their journey into winemaking in the desert of Arizona's Verde Valley. The film highlights the success they have found.
The trailer for the movie was released online in 2009. The full movie came out in theaters in March 2010. It was later available on DVD and Blu-ray in September 2010.
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Caduceus Cellars logo
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A Primer Paso from Caduceus.
