The WTR Team
Wines That Rock takes its respect and passion for the music very seriously, with founders that have been at the forefront of bringing Rock ‘n Roll to fans for decades. Wines That Rock Co-founders Ron Roy & Howard Jackowitz originally partnered with RZO & David Bowie in 1997 to create UltraStar Entertainment, the world’s largest online fan club company pioneering fan club ticketing & online artists community. UltraStar’s clients ranged from The New York Yankees to AC/DC, The Police & The Who. RZO are business managers to rock legends including The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Sting and U2.
We also knew that we wanted to have a very unique ‘look and feel” as we developed our brand, web site and marketing materials. After scouring the country we landed in Mascoutah, Illinois where we found Harley-lovin’ Renaissance Man and local graphic legend Mike Bruner. Mike agreed to join the Wines That Rock team as our creative director.
And in true Rock ‘n Roll fashion we needed the most important piece of our puzzle, the last member to join “the band” to round out our sound and vision. The mission was to find a winery that embraced the Rock ‘n Roll notion of karma in its production. After travels that took us up and down the west coast, the Mendocino Wine Co. was the natural fit for Wines That Rock. They follow the highest in green standards through sustainable farming, 100 percent green solar and wind power, eco friendly packaging and carbon neutrality. With the addition of the award-winning Mendocino Wine Co. and winemaker Mark Beaman, a talented winemaker whose passions are quality, sustainable practices and Rock ‘n Roll, Wines That Rock had completed its team.
