Bird to develop, market wine under 'Legends' label

BOSTON (AP) —
Hall of Famer Larry Bird is teaming with a California winery to produce a line of wines to be sold under the name "Legends." The Cosentino Signature Wineries, based in Yountville, Calif., plans to roll out the wines beginning in December.
Winery founder Mitch Cosentino said some of the wines will average around $20, while others will sell for between $60 and $70. Cosentino says he was drawn to the idea of combining the hoops legend and fine wines because of the "Larry Legend personality."

Jill Leone, Bird's representative, said he will help develop and market the wines.

"When he was retired from the Celtics, he dabbled in growing grapes and so he's had an ongoing interest," Leone said.

Bird played for the Celtics for 13 years, helping Boston win three NBA championships. In 2003, he became the president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers.