At any time of year, it's necessary to remember those less fortunate and help out whenever and wherever we can. We try to teach our daughter that the spirit of giving isn't just for the holidays. I know, though, that it's often easier said than done, and we can get caught up in our own busy lives. The good news is that there are people out there who make helping others even easier for those of us who are good intentioned but occasionally short on follow through. And if you're a wine lover, it just became even easier!
Charity Case Foundation was formed in 2008 by Jayson Woodbridge. The Foundation is devoted to raising funds through the sale of small-production, specially crafted wines to support local non-profit organizations and provide services to Napa-area children and families in need. All grapes and juice are donated by Napa vintners and all services are volunteered, from the wines, labels, bottles, corks and storage to shipping and marketing. You can read more about the Foundation and the organizations it supports by visiting www.charitycasewine.org.
This past Sunday night my family had a Do-Over Thanksgiving dinner to welcome my sister back from Washington DC. There were 12 of us for dinner (much smaller than our 40+ person Thanksgiving dinner a couple of weeks ago!). So we decided it was a perfect time to bring out the Charity Case Wines. Family, food, fun and giving thanks. The Charity Case Wine made for a great conversation, as I explained how it came about and their goal.
We started with the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc. 100% Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and fermented in new French oak, this was a nicely structured wine with aromas of apricot and lemon. It is full bodied with a nice, creamy finish from the French oak. We all found it to be a very easy drinking wine and it paired perfectly with our appetizers.
We opened the 2008 Rose with dinner. This went really well with the turkey (and the pumpkin pie!) and ended up being my favorite of the two. It was nicely complex with aromas of strawberries and a hint of lime. I tasted cranberries on the palate, as well as strawberry, and the finish had a bit of spicy white pepper, which I loved. The wine was great with our meal but I can also see it being a perfect summer wine. Can't wait to drank more of this one.
If you're looking for a wine to go with your holiday appetizers or meal or even just to reward yourself for braving the crowds at the mall, why not grab a bottle or three of Charity Case Wine. After all, you'll be doing a good deed and helping others while drinking wine. It doesn't get much better than that!
Charity Case Foundation was formed in 2008 by Jayson Woodbridge. The Foundation is devoted to raising funds through the sale of small-production, specially crafted wines to support local non-profit organizations and provide services to Napa-area children and families in need. All grapes and juice are donated by Napa vintners and all services are volunteered, from the wines, labels, bottles, corks and storage to shipping and marketing. You can read more about the Foundation and the organizations it supports by visiting www.charitycasewine.org.
This past Sunday night my family had a Do-Over Thanksgiving dinner to welcome my sister back from Washington DC. There were 12 of us for dinner (much smaller than our 40+ person Thanksgiving dinner a couple of weeks ago!). So we decided it was a perfect time to bring out the Charity Case Wines. Family, food, fun and giving thanks. The Charity Case Wine made for a great conversation, as I explained how it came about and their goal.
We started with the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc. 100% Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and fermented in new French oak, this was a nicely structured wine with aromas of apricot and lemon. It is full bodied with a nice, creamy finish from the French oak. We all found it to be a very easy drinking wine and it paired perfectly with our appetizers.
We opened the 2008 Rose with dinner. This went really well with the turkey (and the pumpkin pie!) and ended up being my favorite of the two. It was nicely complex with aromas of strawberries and a hint of lime. I tasted cranberries on the palate, as well as strawberry, and the finish had a bit of spicy white pepper, which I loved. The wine was great with our meal but I can also see it being a perfect summer wine. Can't wait to drank more of this one.
If you're looking for a wine to go with your holiday appetizers or meal or even just to reward yourself for braving the crowds at the mall, why not grab a bottle or three of Charity Case Wine. After all, you'll be doing a good deed and helping others while drinking wine. It doesn't get much better than that!
Samples provided by Charity Case Wines.
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