This was a very limited bottling — around 150 cases. I still have 14 unopened bottles (managed to only drink four over the years). Anne Rice, her husband the artist Stan Rice, and vintner Brian Babcock partnered in making this vampire wine (Cuvee Lestat Syrah).
Two bottles of Anne Rice 1996 Claret (Cuvee Lestat wine).
Framed collector’s poster commemorating the 1995 premier of Anne Rice and Brian Babcock’s Cuvee Lestat wine. It’s numbered 28 of 500 and signed by Anne, Brian, and the artist (Anne Rice’s husband) Stan Rice.
Brian Babcock and Anne Rice bottled the Vampire Lestat Cuvee wine two years only. This is two bottles of the 1996 Syrah (2nd year).
Limited edition commemorative poster — number 28 of 500 — hand signed by Brian Babcock, Anne Rice, and artist Stan Rice. Commemorating the ‘96 vintage of the Cuvee Lestat wines.
The ‘96 Chardonnay - four full bottles and two empties.