THE WINE
2022 is the inaugural vintage release of our Midnite Rider wine. The wine is our take on a right-bank Bordeaux wine - primarily merlot with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and malbec. This is a beautiful wine. The mouth is filled with black cherries and plums and is balanced from entry to finish - full-bodied, expansive and silky with nicely integrated fine tannins.
We hope you catch the inaugural release of this wine.
Special Introductory Offer: Purchase 1 or more bottles of 2022 Midnite Rider and use coupon code ABB at check-out. You'll receive 10% off all Jean Edwards Cellars wines in your shopping cart including Midnite Rider. Offer is valid through 8/31/25. (Must purchase a minimum of 1 bottle of Midnite Rider to activate coupon for other wines.)
THE BIG HOUSE MUSEUM
The Big House is located in Macon, GA. The Allmans called Macon home and it became the house where members of the band, their roadies, friends and families lived until 1973. It was the focal point of gathering in those early years when the magic that is the Allman Brothers Band was just taking shape and radiating from this historic Southern town. Over the years many memorable songs were written here and numerous artists have recorded there. In 2010 this old Victorian house officially became The Big House.
Today The Big House provides a glimpse into the magic of the Allman Brothers Band - the dreams, music and legacy they created. For more information on The Big House please visit the museum's website by clicking here.
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
The band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brother Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) with Gregg Allman (vocals, organ, songwriting), Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jaimoe (drums). While the band has been called the principal architects of Southern rock, they also incorporate elements of blues, jazz, and country music, and their live shows have jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals.
The brand gradually formed in Jacksonville, FL in February & March 1969, with and they move to an old Victorian house in Macon, GA within a few weeks. This house would later become The Big House museum.
The band achieved its artistic and commercial breakthrough in 1971 with the release of At Fillmore East - which is considered by most critics to be the best live album ever made. It ranks #49 on Rolling Stone’s list of the best albums of all time.
Just four days after At Fillmore East was certified gold, group leader Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident on 10/29/71. The group survived that tragedy, as well as the death of bassist Berry Oakley in another motorcycle accident a year later. In 1972, the band achieved even greater commercial success when Eat a Peach reached #4 on the charts.
Over the years, the band broke-up numerous times and brought new members into the band. Warren Haynes was recruited by Dickey Betts in 1989 and later became a key member of the band. Derek Trucks had played with the band for several years as a guest musician and formerly joined the band in 1999.
While the band was the epitome of Southern Rock, they were the most frequent artist to perform at The Beacon Theatre in New York - playing over 230 live performances.
Sadly, Gregg Allman passed away in 2017.