Are you interested in exploring the world of wine collecting but not sure where to start?
Here With the Assist
You don’t have to look far for guidance and inspiration these days, especially if you’re following the NBA playoffs. That’s because current and former NBA players are sharing their love for wine with fans on social media and even getting involved in the wine industry themselves.
From forming unofficial wine clubs to taking team-building trips to Napa Valley, these players are going all-out to bring excitement and a unique style to modern wine culture. In doing so, they’re showing to newer and younger audiences that not only is this hobby for everyone, but it also doesn’t take much to get started.
The League Leaders in Wine Culture:
Josh Hart – Shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers
Josh posts about his favorite wines on his Instagram and he has been actively supportive of the wine industry. He donated $10,000 to aid victims of the Napa Valley wildfires in 2020 and even partnered with the website Wine Access to establish the Diversity in Wine Scholarship program – a unique opportunity for members of underrepresented communities to learn from top industry professionals and earn certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Dwyane Wade – Three-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat
Has been vocal about his love for wine. He even formed the brand Wade Cellars in partnership with Pahlmeyer (an iconic family winery in Napa Valley) in 2014. Wade also serves on the Executive Leadership Board for the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis – the world’s top-ranked research institute in the field.
CJ McCollum – Shooting guard for the New Orleans Pelicans
Is another player who has taken his appreciation for wine to the next level. He has done interviews and talked at length on podcasts about how he went from someone with very limited wine experience to now having his own vineyard. The first wine produced by his Heritage 91 brand sold out in less than an hour when it launched in September 2020.
These are just a few of the players to follow if you want to see how NBA players are broadening their interest in wine collecting and making it easier for newcomers to get started.
Time to Get in the Game
The enthusiasm and fresh perspectives these stars bring to wine culture are part of what makes right now the perfect time to start exploring a space that’s never been more welcoming and approachable than it is today. And with so many different technologies and design concepts available when it comes to wine cellars and displays, it’s also never been easier to protect and showcase a wine collection of your own.
Whether you’re thinking of adding an under-stairs wine space or converting an entire wall into a luxury wine display like Suns shooting guard Devin Booker, the possibilities for incorporating a collection into your home are endless. But whatever the perfect solution is for your space and lifestyle, it all starts with having a climate control system that can keep wine at its best for years and decades to come. That’s where we come in.
With our solutions and expertise, we’ll help you build the wine room or storage space of your dreams. Talk to us today to learn more about our products and systems and see how they can give you greater confidence as you begin to explore this exciting hobby for yourself.