The Brut Cuvee label is a popular wedding champagne. This wine is a drier and more sophisticated version of the Barefoot Bubbly ‘Premium' California Champagne released in 1998. In May of 2001, Barefoot Bubbly ‘Brut Cuvee' California Champagne was released featuring a beautiful white label, also decorated with tiny gold bubbles. This beach label is the perfect image of the romantic California lifestyle. This label depicts a couple walking barefoot with their "Barefoot Wine" on a beautiful sandy beach. The Barefoot on the Beach Premium Red, Premium White and White Zinfandel labels were released into the marketplace during the summer in 1999. There are now 3 popular varietals available in each of these two labels: Merlot Ho! Ho!, Holiday Chardonnay and Jingle Bell White Zinfandel. The following year, a more non-denominational version of the Mistle Toe Cellars label, Holiday Reserve was released. These allocated Reserve wines were created to provide a special occasion wine to customers who enjoy Barefoot Cellars' popular premium price point wines on an everyday basis.īy the time the 1998 holiday season had arrived, Mistle Toe Cellars released Santa Reserve. Barefoot Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc have been recently added to the line. In July of 1999, Barefoot Reserve Sonoma County Pinot Noir was released. The Barefoot Reserve program was established in August of 1998 with the release of the Barefoot Reserve Sonoma County Chardonnay. By New Years, people across the nation were "Getting Barefoot Bubbly and Having a Great Time!" In July of 1998, Barefoot Bubbly ‘Premium' California Champagne was produced featuring an elegant black label decorated with tiny gold bubbles. The following year, in 1997, Barefoot Merlot was available. Barefoot Zinfandel was added to the line in February of 1996. Chain stores from coast to coast started advertising and selling Barefoot Cellars as the ‘Best Buy' and ‘Top Value' brand from the California wine country. In 1996, Barefoot Cellars became a national brand. "The wines are affordable, varietally correct, soft and approachable and are immediately ready to drink off the shelf." "Barefoot California wines are perfect as everyday dinner wines for wine connoisseurs of all levels of experience," comments Wall. Jennifer Wall, Barefoot Winemaker, was hired in September of 1995. "We couldn't keep up with the demand which meant that it was time to grow the staff and add more 'Barefooters' to our team! We started working more directly with distributors, hiring merchandisers and sales people," stated Houlihan. The wines were recognized by awards, acclaimed wine writers and repeat customers. In early 1992, Barefoot Chardonnay was added to the Barefoot repertoire and Barefoot White Zinfandel in late 1993. They launched the brand with two varietals, Barefoot California Cabernet Sauvignon and Barefoot California Sauvignon Blanc, both in the 1.5 Liter size. "We loved the name and the concept of being barefoot and living the carefree lifestyle," stated Harvey. ![]() Barefoot is often considered one of the largest wine brands in the world, with annual production averaging around 21 million cases.Founded in 1986, Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey introduced Barefoot Cellars wines. In 2005, the company was bought by the international beverage giant E & J Gallo, who further increased the scale of production. The company has embraced multiple packaging innovations for wine including boxed-wine, tetra paks and wine-in-a-can to accomodate to a broad range of consumers. Most of the wines carry the broad California appellation designation and a producedin an easy-to-drink style with residual sugar. It covers the most popular varieties including, but not limited to, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and a number of proprietary blends. Barefoot slowly added new varieties as demand increased and in 1996, achieved coast-to-coast distribution in the United States.īarefoot now offers more than 30 wines in a range of still, sparkling, rosé, sweet and dry styles. The company launched with two varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Barefoot Cellars officially came into being in 1986, when it was established by Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, along with the creation of the iconic footprint label.
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