Ex-Phillie, others, sell wine for charity
Pierre Robert isn't the only famous Philadelphian with a wine of his own. Former Phillie Mike Schmidt is among several high-profile ex-baseball players launching a wine label, the 500 Home Run Club, to raise money for their favorite charities. Former Chicago Cub Ernie Banks and Baltimore Oriole great Eddie Murray also are involved.
Pierre Robert isn't the only famous Philadelphian with a wine of his own. Former Phillie Mike Schmidt is among several high-profile ex-baseball players launching a wine label, the 500 Home Run Club, to raise money for their favorite charities. Former Chicago Cub Ernie Banks and Baltimore Oriole great Eddie Murray also are involved.
Sales of Schmidt's 548 Zinfandel - with "flavors of raspberry jam, bing cherries and spice [that] lead to a long, lasting, silky finish with lingering flavors of chocolate," according to the label Web site - will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The number on the label reflects his career home-run record.
The wines are produced by Eos Estate Winery in Paso Robles, Calif. Only Schmidt's will be available locally; it arrives in Philly-area state stores in June and will retail for $17.99. For details, go to www.CharityWines.com. *