QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate was Long Live Rock's special guest on Sunday, December 27th. Hosted by Sterling Whitaker (We Will Rock You) and Jeb Wright (Classic Rock Revisited), the interview touched on a wide range of topics including Ronnie James Dio; the writing process in Queensrÿche; challenges of working in an album-length format in a digital download age; the changes in the music business marketing model; Tate's upcoming movie role; his wine Insania and wine culture; the changing way the rest of the world views America; and Queensrÿche’s upcoming album and live shows.

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As previously reported, earlier this year Tate announced a new collaboration with Walla Walla, Washington-based Three Rivers Winery for a white wine blend of the same name.

The new Insania - an artfully balanced offering that shines with honeydew melon, pear and apricot - is a classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc (78%) and Semllion (22%) that will be available early next year for an anticipated price of $25 per bottle.

The initial tasting and launch of the new blend will take place at the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie, Washington on Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th, 2010 in conjunction with Queensrÿche's forthcoming performances of the highly anticipated Queensrÿche Cabaret (heralded as The First Adults Only Rock Show!).

Insania (a Latin word meaning insanity, irrationality, madness) has become a labor of love for Geoff Tate, who remains deeply involved with its development and looks forward to further collaborations with Three Rivers Winery in the future.

"Wine has been an important part of my life and the creation of Insania is yet another avenue to express my creativity and give my fans something more they can enjoy," states Geoff. "I hope to keep producing wine as long as I enjoy drinking it... and that's likely going to be for a very long time. May everyone enjoy this new white blend."