Future Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee and 7PM In Brooklyn Co-Host Carmelo Anthony is the latest to venture into the wine business. After launching VII(N) The Seventh Estate with his business partner, Asani Swann, in 2022, Anthony has formed a partnership with Robert Mondavi Winery. Together, they will attempt to develop innovative products and empower new, emerging voices in the wine industry. The first product of their partnership is Ode To Soul, a unique blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
“Joined by a vision to redefine fine wine, we are embarking on a journey to inspire conversation and more profound connection through a reimagined approach,” a statement from Robert Mondavi Winery reads.
“With Ode to Soul, we look to harmonize tradition with innovation and create an inclusive and enriching environment where every individual can find their place at the table and appreciate the diverse beauty of wine.”
Ode To Soul adds to VII(N) The Seventh Estate’s growing collection of high-quality wines. Previously, the company partnered with third-generation winemaker Stéphane Usseglio to produce 200 bottles of Oath of Fidelity, a red wine inspired by Haitian leader Toussaint Louverture.
Beginning May 1, 2024, Ode to Soul will be available online and at Robert Mondavi Winery’s Arch & Tower lounge for $295 per bottle.
