Drink More Wine And Help the CA Fire Victims This Thanksgiving
While the fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties basically are over, the rebuilding is just beginning. The fires burned an estimated 200,000 acres, 5,700 homes and businesses, and claimed at least 42 lives.
So while Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for what we have, we also have to remember the people that need us most.
And there are tons of ways you can help the Wine Country victims and here are just a few:
You can buy wine:
For instance, the Robert Mondavi Winery will donate 10% of all of their 2014 Maestro Red Blend sales to Napa Fire Relief between now and November 31st. Buy it here.
You can visit Wine Country:
is also donating
a portion of sales in the tasting room
throughout November to
.
Donate to a GoFundMe Programs:
Consider
Heart of The Vine Relief Fund,
started by
. They will purchase gift cards and distribute them to employees, families and first responders who have lost their homes and need the absolute basics to just get re-started. (Vintage Estates recently purchased Cameron Hughes and we talked with CH co-founder
)
Attend an Event:
Check out the
in San Francisco this weekend.
is a charity set up by chefs, restaurants and wineries in support of those devastated by the North Bay fires, with the goal of raising funds for those in need of temporary and long-term housing throughout Wine Country. The Gala Event is the culmination of week long charity events.
.
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