Nashville, TN – Nashville Zoo collaborates with Ajax Turner, Wein-Bauer, and Quinta de S. Sebastião, a historic winery in the Lisboa wine region of Portugal, to produce a Nashville Zoo special selection of Q.S.S. Rare wine to support conservation of endangered species. Each season, the bottles will showcase beautiful sketches of two rare species on exhibit at Nashville Zoo.
The first release highlights the Amur leopard and the colobus monkey, in celebration of the new Leopard Forest exhibit. The wine is available to purchase now at Frugal MacDoogal.
“As a longtime supporter of the Nashville Zoo, I’m excited about this opportunity to help the zoo raise money by way of wine,” said Nashville Zoo Advisory Director Charles Sonnenberg. “These zoo-themed wines embody the spirit of conservation and community that the zoo represents. The zoo is such an important part of our city, and I believe in doing my part to help ensure its continued success. A portion of every bottle sold will go directly to support the zoo’s vital work. Together, let’s raise a glass to the amazing animals and educational programs at the Nashville Zoo.”
A red blend and a white blend are now available for purchase. The red blend is composed of Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah grapes. The white blend has Fernão Pires and Arinto grapes. The special bottles of Q.S.S. Rare wine will also feature Nashville Zoo’s logo in gold on the label. For every bottle purchased, Ajax Turner will donate to the Zoo’s important conservation work, which protects rare species worldwide.
“Ajax Turner is proud to partner with the Nashville Zoo to support wildlife conservation, education, and habitat protection,” said Director of Spirits at Ajax Turner, Tyler Pontius. “By choosing Q.S.S. Rare Wines, customers not only enjoy a premium, thoughtfully made wine—they also become part of a meaningful effort to preserve wildlife and support one of Middle Tennessee’s most beloved institutions.”
The Q.S.S. Rare range was born out of the will to support organizations on the front line of the fight against the extinction of animal species, drawing attention and, at the same time, offering a way of being part of this shared mission. The varietal blends are certified vegan and can be bought at Frugal MacDoogal and other retail stores throughout the area. The Zoo’s onsite beverage service will also offer wine by the glass.
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to working with partners who share our values and to supporting causes, like wildlife conservation, that truly matter,” said Christopher Bauer, Vice President, Wein-Bauer Inc. “By partnering with Nashville Zoo, we’re proud to support conservation initiatives while delivering a wine that represents quality, heritage, and community.”
For more information about Nashville Zoo, please visit www.nashvillezoo.org.
About Wein-Bauer Inc.
Wein-Bauer Inc. is a family-owned importer of premium European wines, dedicated to representing heritage-driven producers across Germany, Austria, France, Portugal, and beyond. Founded in 1980, the company focuses on authentic wines, long-term partnerships, and building distinctive brands in the U.S. market.
About Quinta de S. Sebastião
Dating back to 1755, Quinta de S. Sebastião is an estate renowned for its Portuguese manor house and a centuries-old hermitage. Since immemorial times, stories of pilgrimage and miracles have been told about this estate found in Arruda dos Vinhos, a Lisbon sub-region. Combining tradition and innovation, its award-winning wines capture the essence of the land and the drive to promote the best that is produced in Portugal around the world.
About Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo is a nonprofit organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, exemplifying the highest standards of animal care and husbandry. The Zoo is actively engaged in conservation research, habitat protection, breeding programs, and education initiatives in our backyard as well as around the world.
With support from the Nashville community, donors, and sponsors, the Zoo is ranked the number one tourist attraction in Middle Tennessee and welcomes more than 1.4 million guests annually. Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Pike, just six miles south of downtown.
For more information about Nashville Zoo, visit nashvillezoo.org.
