JUDAS PRIEST DELIVERS THE GOODS WITH NEW DOURO RESERVA

[March 31st, 2025]

Laithwaites, the UK’s leading online wine merchant, is thrilled to announce the launch of Judas Priest Douro Reserva – available online now. This is the first-ever wine from legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest, created in collaboration with Van Zeller Wine Collection, one of Portugal’s most prestigious winemaking families. It’s rich, bold and ready to rock with fiery wraparound label art to match their latest album.   

Much like Judas Priest’s iconic sound, this Portuguese Reserva is intense, full-bodied and turns the flavour up to 11. Crafted from a careful selection of Portugal’s hero grapes – Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz – this Douro Reserva Red delivers deep black fruit flavours, bold tannins and a long, powerful finish. Aged in oak barrels for added complexity, it’s a wine that commands attention – just like the band’s signature sound.   

“We wanted to create a wine that truly represents the power and legacy of Judas Priest,” says Van Zeller Wine Collection. “This Douro Reserva Red is not just another celebrity wine – it’s a serious, high-quality expression of the Douro Valley, made for those who appreciate both great music and great wine.”   

“From the rugged, sun-drenched Douro Valley, where ancient vines cling to brutally steep hillsides and rugged cliffs, the Judas Priest Duoro Reserva Red captures the bold, enduring character that Judas Priest fans know and love. We’re excited to bring it to our customers,” adds Laithwaites’ Wine Director Andrew Stead.    

 Judas Priest Douro Reserva Tinto 2023 is available now from Laithwaites at RRP £15.99.      

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Note to Editors – About Laithwaites Wine 

Laithwaites Wine was founded in 1969, when Tony Laithwaite drove a van of Bordeaux wine to England to share with family and friends.  Laithwaites has since grown to become one of the UK’s largest wine merchants, yet remains family-owned and still gives pride of place to smaller producers. 

The Laithwaites wine team tastes over 40,000 wines a year before selecting the best buys for customers. Laithwaites offers 1,200 wines from 26 countries, ranging in price from £4.99 up to £1,200 a bottle and all covered by a 100% guarantee of enjoyment.  They also offer an extensive gifts range, complimentary Wine Advisor service, and host a range of events.  Laithwaites Wine is the only UK wine merchant to win the Service Mark accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service and has twice been awarded Online Retailer of the Year.  Laithwaites is delighted to be one of ten leading retailers which have signed up to the 'SWR Bottle Weight Accord'.  Founded in 2021, the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is the only global independent multistakeholder roundtable in wine.  Jancis Robinson is a founding member and with now more than 100 members from around the world, the SWR has become the centre for collaborative action across the wine supply chain.    

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