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Bledsoe Wine Estates. Bledsoe Wine Estates was founded by legendary NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe and his wife, Maura, who returned to his hometown of Walla Walla and teamed with renowned winemaker Josh McDaniels to create a family of outstanding wine brands. The nationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon of Doubleback, accessible varietals of ...
Emerging from the Bledsoe Family Winery’s “idea laboratory” and in response to consumer demand, Bledsoe|McDaniels is the stunning outcome of Drew Bledsoe and Josh McDaniels’ long-standing friendship and desire to make their favorite wine of the Willamette Valley – Pinot Noir – along with homegrown Syrah.
Sep 6, 2023 · Food & Drink. Wine. September 6, 2023. Former NFL QB Drew Bledsoe Has Built a Budding Wine Empire in Washington State. After a 14-year career, the Pro Bowl signal caller returned home to...
Jan 2, 2024 · Doubleback Winery. Bledsoe’s wine brands now include Doubleback, which refers to his decision to return to Walla Walla, Bledsoe Family Winery, and, most recently, Bledsoe McDaniels Winery. “We scaled up slowly,” he says. “We started out in 2007 and sold our first bottle of Doubleback in 2010.
Feb 7, 2021 · By Paul Gregutt. Drew Bledsoe (left) and Josh McDaniels (right) / Bledsoe Family Wines. It’s been nearly 14 years since former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe re – invented himself as a vintner with his Doubleback wines, founded with high school pal Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar .
An absolute honor to make a wine named after Mac Bledsoe, Drew’s dad. This wine combines three of my favorite varietals for the first time in almost equal parts- Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. Tons of fresh raspberries and cherries, sandalwood, and hints of espresso. The wine is lush, rich, and is balanced by a great, juicy acidity.
His very first vintage was named a Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine of the World. To make his dream a reality, Drew hired Josh McDaniels, who is his CEO & Director of Winemaking to this day. Drew played in four Pro Bowls, is in the Patriots Hall of Fame, and was in the top 10 overall for a number of QB statistics upon his retirement.
