As we consider how to keep our holiday traditions alive this season, wine often comes to mind. To bring cheer back into our lives, helping others who are truly in need is a great way to accomplish this. We have researched several wineries that have an altruistic side, separate and apart from the enjoyment they bring to us on special occasions in December and beyond. Here is a short list to consider for your holiday celebrations.
1. One Hope Wine - https://www.onehopewine.com/
One Hope Wine Supports Families with Special Needs Children this Season
According to their website: Due to the pandemic, children with special needs are facing both school closures and disruptions to their in-person therapy sessions, making this time even harder on them and their families. Shop our fundraiser where 10% of every purchase will help fund grants to create a little holiday magic for these families.
2. Nakedwines.com
NakedWines.com supports small vintners who have no other way of distribution. They cut out the middleman since they ship direct. Their winemakers get to sell all of their wines, and make a living. They make the same margins as bigger vineyards, and appreciate those of us who support the little guys in the wine business. Naked Wine calls their customers "Angel" since they help small vineyards get and stay in business
According to their website:
Our customers have changed the lives of 159 winemakers in 14 countries around the world
Carmen Stevens, South Africa's first black female to graduate in winemaking, had her life turned around in 5 hours by 2,000 Angels
Katie Jones, whose business faced ruin after vandals struck her winery in the south of France, was rescued by 2,500 Angels
Rod Easthope, left his job at an iconic New
