“Yes We Cab!” Inaugural Gala including an Exclusive Barack Obama Tribute Wine

January 20, 2009,  5:30pm to 8pm

Yes We Cab! 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $18 

Event Details:

  • 7:00 Rebroadcast of Inaugural Ceremony
  • Yes We Cab! 2005 Cabernet will be poured by the glass for $5 (tastings are always free)
  • Emeryville chocolatier, Cosmic Chocolates, will be selling their “Obama Cosmic Icon” chocolate, flavored with espresso and cognac.
  • Old Oakland favorite, Tina Tamale will be selling her famous tamales at the event.


Full Story of Yes We Cab!:

Periscope Cellars plans to highlight the inaugural celebration with the release of a premium, custom blend Napa cabernet called Yes We Cab! There’s no better way to celebrate the new era than with friends, neighbors and fellow campaign supporters. Come toast with our exclusive cabernet–the only of it’s kind, in tribute to the President Elect himself.

Periscope Cellars started their support of the Obama campaign by hosting a fundraiser at Periscope Cellars in May 2007. Brendan later got the chance to meet Barack Obama only a few weeks later as a thank you for his support. He then blended this earthy, spicy wine (only 56 cases produced) in Barack’s honor. “This is a classic Cabernet, elegant and stately—just like Obama himself.” -Brendan Eliason

The final product has been an exciting collaboration of Obama-loving friends with the initial inspiration for the wine coming from local artist Charlie Wright and graced with a custom designed label by local Oakland painter/sculptor, J.B. Lowe.  The wine is available for purchase for $18.

Emeryville chocolatier, Cosmic Chocolates, will also be offering their “Obama Cosmic Icon” chocolate, flavored with espresso and cognac for sale at the event. You can purchase a four-pack of the sweets along with two bottles of “Yes We Cab!” wine for $44 at the event, in honor of the new 44th President of the United States. Tamales will be for sale from the famous Tamale Girl of Oakland, Tina Tamale.

There will be a rebroadcast at 7pm of the inauguration ceremony from Washington, D.C. on projected on the winery walls. For more information, please contact Periscope at 510-655-7827 or via email at brendan@periscopecellars.com.

If you can’t make it out to the event, local vendor, Vintage Berkeley, will carry the Yes We Cab! blend in all three of their locations, including Solano Cellars and their Elmwood district store. You may also purchase the wine via the Periscope Cellars online store.