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Griffey's Wine

8:33 PM Wed, Mar 12, 2008 |

No, he's not complaining about anything. Ken Griffey Junior is selling a limited edition run of wine. The company making the wine is only different varieties. One line is celebrating his time in Seattle. Another for his time in Cincinnati. And the last will be made up of 600 bottles in honor of his 600+ home runs. You can find more information at the Charity Wines website. According to the press release, 100% of the proceeds goes the Ken Griffey, Jr. Family Foundation. The Foundation helps several charities including the Boys and Girls clubs, various children's hospitals, and more. The official press release is after the jump.

Seattle legend Ken Griffey, Jr. has teamedup with Charity Wines to raise big league dollars for his family foundation.100% of player proceeds go to the Ken Griffey, Jr. Family Foundation.

These limited edition wines are produced by acclaimed winemaker Susie Selby ofSelby Winery in Healdsburg, California and will be available in May.


- Seattle vintage Available in Seattle and throughout Washington State anddepicts Junior during his earlier playing days. Expected retail is $13.


- Cincinnati vintage Available in Ohio and Kentucky and at www.charitywines.com, depicting Junior today.The Cincinnati release includes releases for teammates Barry Larkin (B-LarkMerlot) and Homer Bailey (Homer Chardonnay). Expected retail is $13.


- The 600 Home Run Club vintage This premium Napa Cabernet will belimited to just six hundred bottles and is intended to coincide with hisreaching of this elite milestone. It will be available in both Seattle andCincinnati. Expected retail is TBD.


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