Cycles Gladiator Wine

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama's ban on a wine that features a nude nymph on the label became a business opportunity for a California vintner who is preparing a marketing campaign to capitalize on being "Banned in Bama." The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board recently told stores and restaurants to quit serving Cycles Gladiator wine because of the label. Board attorney Bob Martin said the stylized, art-nouveau rendition of a nude female with a flying bicycle violated Alabama rules against displaying "a person posed in an immoral or sensuous manner." Bill Leigon, president of Hahn Family Wines in Soledad, Calif., said Thursday that visits to ... Read Full Story

The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) has banned the sale of Cycles Gladiator wine - a California pinot noir with an eye-catching label, produced by Hahn Family Wines of Soledad, California. The Bama ban wasn't related to any factor that might justifiably raise concerns, such an alcohol count that exceeded that listed or concerns that at certain room temperatures the bottles may explode possibly maiming nearby diners. No, the ABC Board sprang into action because the label features an illustration of a 'nymph' in a state of undress. The clever art-nouveau graphic is more fantasy than raunch. The label shows a floating woman ... Read Full Story

This passes for pornography in Alabama Was amused to see that the Cycles Gladiator Wine label has been banned in Alabama, USA for being “pornographic”! Mind you this was the country that nearly imploded when a glimpse of nipple was seen because of a “Wardrobe Malfunction” during the Superbowl. Equally impressed to see that the Hahns Family Wines (the makers of the Cycles Gladiator wine) are using this as a great marketing idea! “Banned In Alabama” . I think the Alabamans (is that what you call them??) are missing out, as it’s not a bad a wine. Cycles Gladiator 2006 Review Share and Enjoy: ... Read Full Story

Alabama's ban on a wine that features a nude nymph on the label became a business opportunity for a California vintner who is preparing a marketing campaign to capitalize on being "Banned in Bama." Cycles Gladiator Wine's controversial label is proving a sales boon. (seriousaboutwine.co.za) The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board recently told stores and restaurants to quit serving Cycles Gladiator wine because of the label. Board attorney Bob Martin said the stylized, art-nouveau rendition of a nude female with a flying bicycle violated Alabama rules against displaying "a person posed in an immoral or sensuous manner." Bill Leigon, president of Hahn Family Wines ... Read Full Story