Moaning, caressing her piano, and rolling in melodies, alluring frontwoman Sierra Swan (pictured) sings of wine and other pleasures in “Copper Red, ” the leadoff track from Ladyland, her new Interscope record, which tellingly features a guest appearance by fellow musical maiden Aimee Mann. So dedicated is the chanteuse to vino that she’s teamed up with California wineries Solaris, Moon Mountain Vineyard, and Dynamite Vineyards for a tour designed to stimulate as many of your senses as possible. Also on the bill are singer-songwriter MoZella (on Madonna’s Maverick label) and Jami Ross, Scene readers’ solo artist of the year. Ross is too young to drink, which just means more Copper Red for you.

This article appears in Aug 16-22, 2006.