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LAND OF THE GIANTS COLLECTION PRESS RELEASE
Carmody McKnight Estate Winery Announces
Land of the Giants Collection
Land of the Giants Launch Party on August 26
at Le Vigne Winery in Paso Robles
(Paso Robles, CA)--Carmody McKnight Estate Winery has announced the release of their new Land of the Giants collection. The initial release includes the 2019 Estate Colossal Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2019 Estate Colossal Cuvee. A five-course dinner created by Le Vigne Executive Chef Walter Filippini celebrating the release was held on August 26 in Paso Robles.
Originating from Carmody McKnight's legendary volcanic West Paso Robles vineyard, the special series of Bordeaux varietal wines are hand-crafted by Winemaker Anthony Gallegos. Gallegos continues the Carmody McKnight tradition of long barrel aging with minimal intervention. The 2019 Estate Colossal Cabernet and Cuvee both show off the incredible vintage of the nutrient rich volcanic West Paso Robles vineyard. These are serious complex, fruit-forward, giant Bordeaux wines to be enjoyed now and for decades. The Colossal Cuvee blends Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Star of the cult science fiction TV series, Land of the Giants , Gary Carmody Conway is, along with his wife, former Miss America Marian McKnight Conway, the proprietor of Carmody McKnight Estate Winery. The Irwin Allen (Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea) series is one of the most popular TV series on a worldwide basis ever, airing on hundreds of stations internationally.
Attending the dinner and available to mingle with guests were original cast members Gary Conway (Captain Steve Burton) and Heather Young (Betty Hamilton). Unfortunately, Stefan Arngrim (Barry Lockridge) was unable to participate.
The Land of the Giants Cabernet Sauvignon will be paired with the second course of Red Wine Cavatelli with Pancetta & Asiago. The Colossal Cuvee is featured in the third course alongside Captain Burton's Braised Bison Short Ribs.
Also poured at the launch dinner alongside the first course of Betty's Beet Carpaccio with Balsamic Glaze and Fried Capers will be Carmody McKnight's 2019 Forever Miss America Cabernet Franc. From the sale of every bottle from the Forever Miss America collection, the winery bestows a gift to the Forever Miss America Scholarship Fund. This fund has provided decades of commitment to the economic and social advancement of all women through education opportunities and career resourcing.
The dinner opens and closes with courses paired with wines made by the Conway's daughter Kathleen. Little People Appetizers will be served with K Estate Sparkling, and the dessert, Very Barry Semifreddo, is matched with her K Estate Port.
The Land of the Giants wine collection labels are designed by renowned comic book artist John Peter Britton who specializes in producing artwork for fantasy and science fiction genre television. They depict Gary Conway's character, Captain Steve Burton, being held captive in the hand of a giant.
The Land of the Giants release dinner was held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Le Vigne winery located at 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, California, 93446. The dinner began at 6:30 pm and here are the event details.
COLOSSAL WINE RELEASE MENU
Welcome Reception 6:30
Little People Appetizers
Wine Pairing: Kathleen Conway's K Estate Sparkling
First Course
Betty's Beet Carpaccio with Tuscan Volcanic EVOO, Balsamic Glaze and Fried Capers
Wine Pairing: 2019 Carmody McKnight Estate Forever Miss America Cabernet Franc
Second Course
Red Wine Cavatelli with Pancetta & Asiago
Wine Pairing: 2019 Estate Colossal Cabernet Sauvignon
Third Course
Captain Burton's Braised Bison Short Ribs Accompanied By Creamy Potatoes and Rustic, Caramelized Carrots
Wine Pairing: 2019 Estate Colossal Cuvee
Fourth Course
Very Barry Semifreddo
Wine Pairing: Kathleen Conway's K Estate Port
About Carmody McKnight Estate Winery
Established in 1968 by former Miss America Marian McKnight Conway and actor/artist Gary Conway, Paso Robles-based Carmody McKnight is credited for pioneering the West Paso Robles AVA - Adelaida subdistrict now recognized as a premium viticultural region for Bordeaux and other noble varietals. Located seven miles from the Pacific Ocean and climatically protected by the Santa Lucia Mountains, the legendary estate vineyard, with its three volcanoes, possesses the rarest of viticulturally rich soils making it the epitome of sustainability. The region is also known for its perfect Mediterranean temperature range and climate conditions. Carmody McKnight produces award-winning, limited release Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc varietal wines. Allocation list members enjoy exclusive access to limited release collector series wines including Land of the Giants and Forever Miss America wines that support women's educational scholarships.
CARMODY MCKNIGHT ESTATE WINE TRIBUTE
A Carmody McKnight Estate Wine tribute to Irwin Allen's Land of the Giants.
HERITAGE AUCTIONS - THE IRWIN ALLEN COLLECTION 29 JULY 2023
Coming up at the end of July 2023 is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime, opportunity to bid on a vast collection of original Irwin Allen props, paintings, drawings, and collectibles. The Heritage Auctions - Irwin Allen Collection auction takes place in session 5 of the 3 day Hollywood/Entertainment SignatureŽ Auction #7351 from 27 to 29 July 2023. Click here to read the press release from Heritage Auctions (HA.com).
The Irwin Allen Collection Auction Gallery (images courtesy of Heritage Auctions, HA.com)
HERITAGE AUCTIONS - ORIGINAL LAND OF THE GIANTS PAINTINGS
Included in the upcoming Hollywood/Entertainment SignatureŽ Auction #7351 are 22 lots featuring original Land of the Giants concept art paintings, several of which appeared in the Land of the Giants Presentation Reel.
Land of the Giants Presentation Reel Frames
Original Paintings from the Land of the Giants Presentation Reel
Original Land of the Giants Paintings
Original Land of the Giants Concept Art Lots at Heritage Auctions
Irwin Allen Collection - Land of the Giants Auction Gallery (courtesy HA.com)
INFINITY #63 JULY 2023 - HEATHER YOUNG INTERVIEW
The July 2023 issue of Infinity (#63) sci-fi magazine features a six page interview with Land of the Giants star Heather Young in conversation with Karen Myatt. It also features a 2 page Land of the Giants poster. Available in magazine stores and also from the Infinity website.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas 2022 from everyone at the Irwin Allen News Network and Giants Log. Here is our festive card for 2022, drawn by the talented artist G. Foulds who had done some amazing cartoons for us over the past 30+ years.
Land of the Giants 50th Anniversary Soundtrack Collection
Available to order from Tuesday 27th November 2018 (at 12 noon PST) is the new limited edition soundtrack CD set from La-La Land Records, Synthesis Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Fox Music and Legendary Pictures celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Irwin Allen's Land of the Giants. This exciting collection runs to over 5 hours. La-La Land Records hope to have the set in stock by 8th December. Full details on this celebratory soundtrack set have been provided by La-La Land Records (click here or image below).
Order the Land of the Giants 50th Soundtrack Collection from La-La Land Records
LAND OF THE GIANTS 50TH CELEBRATION CAKE
Here is the delicious celebration cake we had made for the 50th anniversary of Land of the Giants featuring Peter Moore's celebration poster art:
And with little people standing on the cake:
LAND OF THE GIANTS PARTY GAME
We created a new party game for the Land of the Giants 50th anniversary called "Find the Little People." Here are Steve, Betty, and Dan who evaded capture despite being in plain sight the whole day:
LAND OF THE GIANTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Land of the Giants celebrates the 50th anniversary of the premiere episode The Crash broadcast on Saturday 22nd September 2018. The original TV Guide listing from Sunday 22nd September 1968 is shown below.
ANNE DORE
As part of our Land of the Giants 50th Anniversary celebrations, we bring you an interview with guest star from The Crash Anne Dore's daughter, Tanii Carr, conducted by Gary Rose.
VALERIE IN GIANTLAND
Deanna Lund's fan organisation Friends of Deanna Lund has just updated her 1992 novel Valerie in Giantland: Valerie Ames Scott's Diary as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Land of the Giants. The revised book features a new colour cover and an epilogue chapter. Copies are available through Friends of Deanna Lund at signings and through Amazon.com (#ad).
STEVE CAUSEY - MOEBIUS MODELS SPINDRIFT BUILD
Steve Causey's Build of the Moebius Models 1/128 Spindrift Kit
LAND OF THE GIANTS COMMENTARY
The UK DVD release of Land of the Giants Season 2 is now available and features the very special audio commentary recorded by all of the cast.
The Land of the Giants cast watching The Crash on 8 April 2011
Special Treat for UK Fans
On Friday 8th April 2011, the cast of Land of the Giants gathered together in LA to create a very special treat exclusively for the UK Second Season DVD release which is due out in June. Stefan Arngrim, Don Marshall, Deanna Lund, Gary Conway, Heather Young and Don Matheson have recorded a really outstanding audio commentary which will appear on the second season DVD extras. This unique event showcases the delightful camaraderie between the cast members and is something we are very keen to extend to a convention in the UK. More news on this amazing project to follow in the coming weeks.
LAND OF THE GIANTS CAST AT THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW
All of the cast members of Land of the Giants, namely Deanna Lund, Gary Conway, Heather Young, Don Marshall, Don Matheson and Stefan Arngrim attended the Hollywood Show at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center (9-10 October 2010).
THE SPINDRIFT
The Spindrift section features new material including some fabulous photographs of the original Spindrift miniature (both the "Hero" miniature and a second unused casting of the miniature) plus views of the Spindrift miniature blueprints.
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