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A California Winery with a Focus on Charities

September 4, 2011 – 10:34 am

Steven and Marilyn Rivera, the owners of Rivera Vineyards, are committed to focusing on the winery for philanthropy purposes. The property, located in Napa Valley, is in the Atlas Peak AVA. The Riveras’ mission statement is “The mission of the Rivera Family Foundation is to support San Francisco Bay Area charitable organizations, with a special […]

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Relay for Life at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery!

September 2, 2011 – 8:42 am

Don’t miss an opportunity to support a Relay for Life at Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery. Tomorrow, September 3 from 2pm to 5pm, a Relay for Life event fundraiser is taking place at the delightful and family-friendly winery of Layton’s Chance. The fundraiser includes tasting wines, hors d’oevres, silent auction, music vendors. Tickets are $25. […]

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Celebrate Organic Pioneer Charlie Barra at Slow Food San Francisco

August 21, 2011 – 12:01 am

Slow Food San Francisco is celebrating Charlie Barra as an organic grape growing pioneer. On Sunday, August 28 at Masa’s Restaurant in San Francisco, Chef Gregory Short will pair a four course dinner with several of BARRA of Mendocino’s organically grown wines. BARRA wines available will include Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Muscat […]

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Winery Charity Award Entry Deadline Almost Here!

July 29, 2011 – 5:23 pm

Markham Vineyards in Napa Valley is promoting a special philanthropic program and it ends July 31st! Non-profit organizations that work toward bettering their communities will want to take note. This year is the 4th Annual Mark of Distinction Initiative.  Two $25,000 grants will be given a nonprofit organization. In addition Markham Vineyards is producing two […]

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Wine, Croquet and Make-A-Wish Foundation

May 1, 2011 – 11:55 am

The Croquet Invitational & Charity Auction 2011 on May 14 takes place at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards in Windsor, California. Wine & food lovers and philanthropists will have a delightful time watching  professional croquet at The North American Open by The United States Croquet Association. Guests will enjoy wines, a gourmet lunch, appetizers and mini-desserts. Two auctions […]

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Wineries Supporting Japanese During Devastation from Earthquake and Tsunami

March 20, 2011 – 12:19 pm

Wineries are known for helping those in need and now help for the Japanese is taking place. To that end wineries are providing help in different ways. Japan needs help and wineries are seeking to help the Japanese in their dire situation. I’ve learned that some wineries are donating their tasting fees for this weekend […]

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B.R. Cohn Winery Supports Charities with Two Special Events

March 6, 2011 – 12:01 am

The B.R. Cohn Winery & Olive Oil Company offers an annual concert and a classic car event that benefit local charities and veterans groups. The owner, Bruce Cohn, originally the manager of the Doobie Brothers, has been interested in supporting charities that benefit children, veterans and local communities. Plans are underway to have the 3rd […]

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Ehlers Estate Winery and the Leducq Foundation

January 23, 2011 – 9:17 am

Ehlers Estate winery in Napa Valley is known for its biodynamic and organic vineyards. The vineyards are farmed with organic processes begun in 2004. In 2005 they began using biodynamic techniques. Grapes have been grown here since the 1800’s. Jean Leducq, a philanthropist, began purchasing small parcels of land in the 1980’s and eventually purchased […]

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“Greater Purpose” Wines to Help Children

December 5, 2010 – 11:09 am

This weekend I discovered an unusual website – Greater Purpose.  According to the information on the website they create and sell wine. Greater Purpose refers to the part of their profits that go to help children who are orphaned or abandoned. The owners who are cousins have designated 55 percent of the profits towards helping […]

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Taste of the Beach, a Charity Event

October 31, 2010 – 1:01 am

An event, Taste of the Beach, sponsored by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation will take place November 4-7. Thursday, November 4, Taste of the Destin Harbor Friday, November 5, “Taste of Bay” Food & Wine Experience Friday, November 5, AL Fresco Reserve Tasting Saturday, November 6, See Red Wine Festival Saturday, November 6, “Winemaker […]

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