ONEHOPE Wine Blog
ONEHOPE Wine in Arizona Sprouts Farmers Markets for the Fight Against Autism
May 21, 2010
We are excited to announce our ONEHOPE Cabernet Sauvignon is now available in all Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market locations for $9.99 with 50% of profits donated to the fight against autism. During the month of May, join ONEHOPE and Sprouts Farmers Markets in raising funds and awareness for those affected by autism during “Autism Awareness Month” at all Sprout locations.
Sprouts Farmers Market employees will be supporting the cause throughout the month by wearing blue ONEHOPE wristbands and ‘puzzle ribbons’ in support of the fight against autism.
Doug Sanders, president and chief operations officer for Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market, and his wife, Cindy, know the affects of autism firsthand; their 3-year-old son was diagnosed with autism just last year. “Autism doesn’t just affect families, it is a disorder that affects everyone,” Sanders says. “The services and supports provided by Autism Speaks and SARRC are vital for families and for the larger community as the population of children affected continues to grow.”
Sanders, serving as chairman of the 2010 Arizona Walk Now for Autism Speaks, is throwing the support of Sprouts Farmers Market behind the walk with a corporate walk team. They hope to raise over $100,000 for the walk in Tempe, AZ on October 31, 2010.
Nationally, Autism Speaks uses proceeds to advance family services through grants and free online tool kits, research into the causes and treatments for autism and advocacy projects that will improve the quality of life for families affected by the disorder. Through Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), dollars raised support programs that benefit the local autism community in areas such as research, school outreach and vocational and adult programs. Autism Speaks hosts 80 walks annually in the United States and Canada; Arizona is one of two markets where Autism Speaks collaborates with a local partner.
“The partnership between Autism Speaks and SARRC helps propel a variety of important programs that benefit Arizona families, including the expansion of the F.R.I.E.N.D. Program, a school-based peer autism sensitivity program, vocational and life skills training opportunities that will help affected teens and young adults build the skills necessary for employment, and research into possible causes and effective treatments for the disorder,” says Denise D. Resnik, co-founder of SARRC and parent of an 18-year-old son, Matthew, who has autism.
According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in December, 2009, approximately one in 110 children nationally are affected by an autism spectrum disorder; in Arizona, one in every 100 children are affected. Autism is a developmental disorder that is commonly diagnosed by age 3, characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication and social interactions, as well as restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Currently, causes for the disorder are unknown and there is no cure.
About Sprouts Farmers Market
Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market’s distinctive format offers a fun, friendly shopping experience that has been its cornerstone since the founders, the Boney family, opened their first produce stand in 1943. Our stores feature natural, organic and favorite indulgence foods at a great value, including mountains of fresh produce, all natural meats, seafood delivered up to six days a week and over 200 bins of bulk rices, spices, nuts and grains. For weekly ads, recipes and other nutritional information visit sprouts.com. Store hours: 7am-10pm daily.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Since its inception only five short years ago, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $131 million to research and developing innovative new resources for families through 2014. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks also supports the Autism Treatment Network, Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and an award-winning “Learn the Signs” campaign with the Ad Council which has received over $200 million in donated media. Autism Speaks’ family resources include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit, a community grant program and much more. Autism Speaks has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the government’s response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to cover behavioral treatments. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
About the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), founded in 1997, is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to autism research, education and resources for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families. SARRC undertakes self-directed and collaborative research projects, serves as a satellite site for national and international projects, and provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about ASDs. For more information about SARRC, call (602) 340-8717 or visit www.autismcenter.org.
ONEHOPE Wine at Summit Series DC10 in Washington D.C., May 13-16
May 13, 2010
Each year, leaders from around the nation gather at Summit Series with the goal to build a community of global innovators and thought leaders to affect positive change. This year, Summit Series is being held in Washington D.C., as DC10. It is the scene of many of the nation’s top young entrepreneurs as well as some of the most seasoned CEOs around the world – and so it’s fitting that ONEHOPE Wine is on the scene as the official wine sponsor for this year’s Summit Series. Jake Kloberdanz, CEO ONEHOPE, is attending the DC10 event in D.C. which is featuring ONEHOPE Wine at all of the receptions and parties throughout the week and weekend.
A few of the people attending and drinking ONEHOPE Wine this weekend are listed below. You can see all of the speakers and their pictures at http://dc10.summitseries.com.
Bill Clinton, 42nd President – United States of America
Ted Turner, Chairman, United Nations Foundation
Mark Cuban, Owner of Dallas Mavericks – Chairman HDNet
Craig Newmark, Founder – Craigslist
Ray Kurzweil, Inventor and Futurist
Marc Ecko, Founder – Ecko Unlimited, Avirex, Zoo York & Sweat Equity Enterprises
Blake Mycoskie, Founder – Toms Shoes
Jonathan Mayers, Co-Founder – Bonaroo
Alec Ross, Senior Advisor – US State Dept.
Yosi Seargene, Co-Creator – Obama Hope Campaign
ONEHOPE is proud to sponsor events that direct their energy towards education and innovation for a better future. We’ll follow up with some great pictures and highlights from this year’s DC10 Summit Series.
ONEHOPE at Fred Segal in Santa Monica Saturday, May 8 from 1 – 4pm to benefit the ONEHOPE Foundation!
May 7, 2010
Join us at Fred Segal in Santa Monica tomorrow from 1 – 4pm to get ready for the summer with a trunk show benefiting the ONEHOPE Foundation!
Drink Green this Earth Day – Over 16,700 Trees Planted by ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc Wines
April 22, 2010
Drink green this Earth Day and toast to our planet’s health every day you drink our award-winning ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc wines. For each bottle of ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc wine purchased at Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market and other locations, American Forests, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental restoration, plants a tree in areas devastated by wildfires.
In March, we were very proud to share that over 3,200 trees had been planted from sales of Fresh & Easy’s exclusive white ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc label. Fresh & Easy launched this exclusive wine last Earth Day and last year alone American Forests planted more than 3,200 new trees as a result of customer purchases. Fresh & Easy’s Master of Wine, Phil Reedman, worked closely with ONEHOPE Winemaker David Elliot to create this blend. The wine retails for $9.99 per 750 ml bottle.
This Earth Day, we are thrilled to announce that over 16,700 trees have been planted by American Forests – a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental restoration and who has planted trees in areas devastated by wildfires – from sales of both the exclusive Fresh & Easy Sauvignon Blanc and our ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc wines. Even further, both ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc blends were created with California’s Sonoma Wine Company using sustainable winegrowing practices. The winery is a member of the Sonoma County Green Business Program and the Wine Institute’s Sustainable Winegrowing Program.
Our Sauvignon Blanc is a delicious, crisp dry white with flavors of passion fruit and guava. It’s medium-bodied, smooth and pairs perfectly with pasta. It has a long length and a very refreshing finish. ONEHOPE Sauvignon Blanc Wine is the recipient of a Silver Medal at the 2008 Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition.
ONEHOPE Wine Proud Sponsor of The Red Cross Annual Red Tie Affair
April 9, 2010
Red Tie Affair 2010 -- to benefit the American Red Cross
The Red Cross Annual Red Tie Affair gala on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica will honor the humanitarian spirit of extraordinary individuals who have shown courage and unselfish character.
This year the Red Cross will be honoring Actress and Executive Producer Jada Pinkett Smith as the 2010 recipient of the National American Red Cross “Crystal Cross” award, for her outstanding contributions to humanitarian efforts and her support of the American Red Cross. Throughout her career, she has been an inspiration to many people, a great mother, successful businesswoman and Red Cross advocate.
The ‘Red Cross Spirit Award’ will be presented to the cast and crew of the hit TV series, ‘HawthoRNe’ The critically acclaimed show educates and motivates thousands of viewers with their portrayal of the daring struggle to preserve life. The Red Cross has chosen “HawthoRNe” because it reflects their mission to help people and save lives, and recognizes the heroic nursing profession, which are the roots of the American Red Cross.
The evening will include a gourmet dinner designed by celebrity chef Nick Stellano, a private VIP reception serving ONEHOPE wine, a Casino, live music, and an auction featuring exciting and unique items.
Guests are asked to wear an element of red in their attire. Wearing red signifies support for the American Red Cross and for the thousands of individuals helped by the local Red Cross every day.
ONEHOPE Wine is proud to again sponsor the American Red Cross Red Tie Event. ONEHOPE greatly appreciates the efforts, sacrifices and results that dedication, determination and selfless acts can create.
ONEHOPE Wine is going to Coachella? Music to my ears…
April 8, 2010
Going to Coachella the weekend of April 16 – 18?
If you are lucky enough to be hangin’ with Jay-Z backstage, trying to make idle conversation with a bored Thom Yorke, or looking for an ‘Infected Mushroom or a ‘Hot Chip’, chances are you are backstage! Head over to the VIP backstage bar area to aMuse yourself and enjoy a glass of ONEHOPE wine. Party like a rock star, conscientiously of course, it’s a good Public Image!
ONEHOPE Wine donates 50% of all profits to its partner charities. Five award-winning varietals for five worthy causes.
You know ONEHOPE makes sense….
Even if the weekend doesn’t……
World Autism Awareness Day – Support the fight against Autism
April 2, 2010
Today is World Autism Awareness Day helping to bring awareness and understanding about the disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide, including 1 in 110 children and 1 in 70 boys.
April also happens to be Autism Awareness Month so you can expect to hear more from us throughout the month on ways you can get involved and help support the cause.
ONEHOPE is committed to providing awareness and fundraising for autism year-round. 50% of profits from ONEHOPE California Cabernet Sauvignon sales are donated to support the fight against autism. We invite you to try our award-winning California Cabernet Sauvignon and support the cause with every glass.
What is Autism?
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a persons lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. Autism impairs a persons ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe. All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social abilities, and also by repetitive behaviors.
Facts About Autism
- Approximately 67 million people worldwide are affected by autism
- Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the world
- More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with diabetes, cancer and AIDS combined
- Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
- There is no medical detection or cure for autism, but early diagnosis and intervention improve outcomes
Source: WorldAutismAwarenessDay.org
What is World Autism Awareness Day?
On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 62/139, tabled by the State of Qatar, which declares April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in perpetuity. Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, supported the campaign for a World Autism Awareness Day through the current 62nd UN General Assembly Session, garnering consensus support from all United Nations Member States.
This UN resolution is one of only three official disease-specific United Nations Days and will bring the world’s attention to autism, a pervasive disorder that affects tens of millions. The World Autism Awareness Day resolution encourages all Member States to take measures to raise awareness about autism throughout society and to encourage early diagnosis and early intervention. It further expresses deep concern at the prevalence and high rate of autism in children in all regions of the world and the consequent developmental challenges.
World Autism Awareness Day shines a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities help to increase and develop world knowledge of the autism epidemic and impart information regarding the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism and is a day when individuals with autism are warmly welcomed and embraced in community events around the globe.
By bringing together autism organizations all around the world, we will give a voice to the millions of individuals worldwide who are undiagnosed, misunderstood and looking for help. Please join us in our effort to inspire compassion, inclusion and hope.
Autism Non-Profits (We Recommend)
ACT Today
Autism Speaks
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
ONEHOPE Wine @ SXSW 2010: The Pure Volume House
March 24, 2010
ONEHOPE was an official sponsor of the Pure Volume House at South by Southwest 2010 (SXSW 2010), which took place from Saturday, March 13 through Saturday March, 20. One of the highly anticipated and heavily attended event series of SXSW, parties & showcases were presented by Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat, V-Tech, Mozes, and the Keep Abreast Charity. Approximately 1,500 guests passed through the Pure Volume House each day of the series, including artists, DJs, industry VIPs, media, and more. ONEHOPE wine was the exclusive wine brand for the night, and was served at all bars around the party. UG Strategies facilitated the sponsorship and product logistics for the event, while also prepped bartenders before hand about the ONEHOPE product. Highlights included UG’s after-party for ‘Get Low,’ with Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek, and Robert Duvall all in attendance, plus events for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment as well as filled-to-capacity events with Andrew WK, Rival Schools, and Jakob Dylan.
VIPs & talent in attendance:
Bill Murray, Sissy Spaceck, Robert Duvall, Jakob Dylan & Neko Case, THE XX (DJ SET), Rival Schools, Andrew WK, The Postelles, Travie McCoy (of Gym Class Heroes), The Constellations, Miles Benjamin Robinson, Holy F*ck, Crystal Fighters, NeverShoutNever (Acoustic), Frank and Derol (Acoustic), VersaEmerge (Acoustic), He is We (Acoustic), The Wandas, McAlister Drive, Shinobi Ninja, Lovedrug, Serena Maneesh, Savoy, Dave Madden, Steel Train, Beautiful Supermachines, The Ovenbirds, DEV, You Say Party We Say Die!, Woodhands, Ringo Deathstarr, Joshua James, Shapes Have Fangs, Harper Blynn, Eisley, Johnny Flynn, Warpaint, Miniature Tigers, Choir Of Young Believers, Meiko, Drink Up Buttercup, Movits!, Terrible Things, Stereo Skyline, The Downtown Fiction, Every Avenue, Bad Rabbits, Wallpaper, Conditions, The Honey Brothers, This Will Destroy You, Henry Clay People, The Invisible, Matt Lowell, The Love Language, April Smith and The Great Picture Show, Jason Poe (from Jets Under Fire), Joe Purdy, Rocky Votolato, BLORR, The Eclectic Method, Onili, & FIGO DJs
Additional guests included industry bigwigs from: The Syndicate, Fueled by Ramen, Universal Records, Sony Music, Warner Brothers Records, SPIN Magazine, FILTER Magazine, Oleh! Records, Sony Pictures Classics, and more.
Photos from SXSW 2010 @ The Pure Volume House:
ONEHOPE Wine @ 2010 Sony Pictures Classics Oscars Dinner
March 19, 2010
ONEHOPE Wine was an official sponsor of the Sony Pictures Classics Oscars dinner at the 2010 Academy Awards, which took place Saturday March 6th at IL Cielo in Beverly Hills. One of the best and most ‘high-end’ events of the Oscars, the dinner was presented by Raffone Design and Parmigiani Watches and hosted approximately 150 A-list celebrities, Sony executives, and media. Our wine was the exclusive wine for the night, and was served at bars, on dinner tables, and via wait staff. UG Strategies facilitated the sponsorship and product logistics for the event, who also prepped bartenders before hand about the ONEHOPE wine and it’s charitable causes.
Talent & VIPs in attendance:
Oscar Nominees: Carey Mulligan (An Education), Helen Mirren (The Last Station), Christopher Plummer (The Last Station), screenwriter Nick Hornby (An Education), producers Amanda Posey and Finola Dwyer (An Education), writer/director Michael Haneke (The White Ribbon), cinematographer Christian Berger (The White Ribbon), co-writer/director Jacques Audiard (A Prophet), director Juan Jose Campanella (The Secret in Their Eyes), costume designer Catherine Leterrier (Coco Before Chanel), art directors Dave Warren, Anastasia Masaro, and Caroline Smith (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), costume designer Monique Prudhomme (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus), and songwriter Reinhardt Wagner (Paris 36).
Additional guests: director Lone Scherfig (An Education), composer Alexandre Desplat (Coco Before Chanel, A Prophet), director Michael Hoffman(The Last Station), producers Bonnie Arnold, Jens Meurer, and Chris Curling (The Last Station), actor Tahar Rahim (A Prophet), co-writer Thomas Bidegain (A Prophet), actresses Susanne Lothar and Leonie Benesch (The White Ribbon), actors Burghart Klaussner and Christian Friedel (The White Ribbon), novelist Jay Parini (The Last Station), producers Veit Heiduschka and Stefan Arndt (The White Ribbon), producers Marco Cherquiand Pascal Caucheteux (A Prophet), producer Mariela Besviersky (The Secret in Their Eyes), actor Guillermo Francella (The Secret in Their Eyes).
Sony Pictures Classics co-presidents Michael Barker and Tom Bernard.
Photos from The Sony Classics Pre-Oscar Dinner at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills:
ONEHOPE Team Visits Napa Valley & The Michael Mondavi Family’s Folio Winemakers
March 17, 2010
In January, we kicked off 2010 with a team retreat to Napa. It was a packed couple days of planning, goal-setting, photo shoots, fun and rain spent with our great partners Michael Mondavi and Rob Mondavi Jr. at Folio Winemakers (Rob is the winemaker behind our outstanding Pinot Noir!). We wish you could have been there with us, so we put together this video of our time in Napa to share with you:
Wine Wednesday — ONEHOPE Charity Wine Gift Baskets for Easter & Mother’s Day
March 10, 2010
This Wine Wednesday we’re kicking off a special on our beautiful ONEHOPE Wine Gift Baskets that each incorporate bottles of our award-winning ONEHOPE wines. With Easter and Mother’s Day fast approaching there’s no better time to plan ahead, stock up on a few baskets, save some money, and know that your purchase will benefit great causes and help provide HOPE.
Starting today through Tuesday, March 23rd, we’re offering the following specials on all ONEHOPE Wine Gift Baskets:
15% OFF when you purchase ONE ONEHOPE wine gift basket
20% OFF when you purchase TWO ONEHOPE wine gift baskets
25% OFF when you purchase THREE or more ONEHOPE wine gift baskets
To take advantage of this offer, simply use promo code GIFTBASKETS10 at checkout.
Click on any charity wine gift basket below to purchase from our online store:
If you have any questions, feel free to drop us a note in the comments below and we’ll try to answer as soon as we can.
Happy Wine Wednesday! *cheers*
Charity Tuesday — Alex’s Lemonade Stand is Fighting Childhood Cancer One Cup at a Time
March 9, 2010
It all started with a lemonade stand and a lot of hope.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. That year, Alex held her first lemonade stand and raised $2000 for “her hospital.” For the next four years, Alex would continue to hold the annual lemonade stand with the hope of helping to find a cure for all childhood cancers. In 2004, her fourth year holding the annual stand, Alex set a goal of raising $1 million. A seemingly unreachable goal, she just said – “if people all around the country hold lemonade stands and send in their money, I think I can do it.” Alex was right, and during the weekend of her last lemonade stand in her neighborhood, thousands of volunteers of all ages from all corners of the country held lemonade stands, propelling Alex and her cause to reach $1 million. Shortly following, on August 1, 2004 Alex ultimately lost her life to childhood cancer, but her legacy of hope continues to live on through volunteers young and old.
Today, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is a beacon of hope for all children and families who are battling childhood cancer. Since inception, ALSF has raised over $30 million with nearly half the funds coming from lemonade stands such as Alex’s. The money raised has been utilized to fund over 125 cutting-edge research projects, create a travel program to assist families who need to travel for treatment, and develop educational resources to help everyone touched by childhood cancer.
The ALSF Mission
- To raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures.
- To encourage and empower others, especially children, to raise money for childhood cancer by holding their own Alex’s Lemonade Stands.
- To expedite the process of finding new cures and bringing them to children with cancer now.
How You Can Help
Hold Your Own Stand: Fight childhood cancer, one cup at a time. Alex’s Lemonade Stand provides a meaningful and fun way to make a difference in the lives of others. As Alex once said, “holding your own Alex’s Lemonade Stand is easy and fun!” It is also an inspiring way for caring people of all ages to support our mission of curing childhood cancer, one cup at a time!
Beyond Stands: Many ways to get involved and help kids with cancer. Holding a lemonade stand isn’t the only way to get involved with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Whether you choose to create a fundraising page on our site, become a volunteer, or participate in one of the many other events that the Foundation holds, you can become an important participant in the battle against childhood cancer.
Donate directly to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. No donation is too small: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has inspired people who would not likely donate to childhood cancer to make donations -- no matter the amount.
ONEHOPE Wine 20/20 Give Back for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Shop online for ONEHOPE Wine using promo code ALSF and 20% of your purchase will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. For your support of ALSF, you will also receive a 20% discount on your purchase as our way of saying “thank you” for your support.
Links
www.alexslemonade.org
@AlexsLemonade on Twitter
/AlexsLemonade on Facebook
Wine Wednesday – Join the #SauvBlanc Twitter Community Wine Tasting Tomorrow
March 3, 2010
This is the first post in a series of regular postings on (most) Wednesdays having some fun highlighting wineries, people, events and more fun stuff in the world of wine. Those following us on Twitter may already be familiar with the #winewednesday concept of sharing favorite wineries and people in the wine world with others. We will continue to spread the love on Twitter and will introduce something fun to you, each week, right here. Without further ado, raise your glass to Wine Wednesday! *cheers*
This last February 11th more than 200 people got together on Twitter to taste California Cabernets and share their thoughts as they sipped. The event was called #CaliCabs and was organized by Rick Bakas, social media director for St Supery Winery — great wines by the way!
During the course of the 2 hour #CaliCabs virtual event close to 2,000 tweets with the #CaliCabs hash tag were posted. Wineries who participated were able to connect with new wine drinkers using social media and wine drinkers were able to discover new wines and connect with others in the Twitter wine community. You can see a collection of the #CaliCabs tweets right here.
On Thursday, March 4 we will be doing it all over again during the #SauvBlanc Online Community Wine Tasting from 5pm – 7pm PST. The event structure is largely the same, except this time instead of California Cabernets we will be tasting and sharing Sauvignon Blancs from all over the world with hash tag #SauvBlanc. If you’re on Twitter this is a fantastic way to meet new people with similar wine interests and be introduced to new wineries and wines. Finally, a pretty good use for Twitter, right? We think so!
Those in the western United States can find our ONEHOPE California Sauvignon Blanc at BevMo ($8.99) and Fresh & Easy. Otherwise, check out our Where to Buy page and give your local store a call to see if they carry our Sauvignon Blanc (some may only carry our Chardonnay, Cabernet, etc., so it’s worth a call before heading out). Regardless of whether you can get your hands on our ONEHOPE California Sauvignon Blanc we suggest you grab a Sauv Blanc of choice or any you can find and join in the fun!
Links
EVENT: #SauvBlanc Online Community Wine Tasting
HOW TO: Participate in the #SauvBlanc Twitter Wine Tasting
Happy Wine Wednesday *cheers*!
Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions for future Wine Wednesdays and be sure to tell us what you’re sipping on tonight in the comments below!
Charity Tuesday — Spirit Jump & Cards4Cancer Uplifting the Spirits of those Battling Cancer Worldwide
March 2, 2010
This is the first post in a series of regular postings on (most) Tuesdays highlighting our favorite non-profits, organizations and people making an impact in the charity world. Those following us on Twitter may already be familiar with the #charitytuesday concept of sharing favorite charities with others. We will continue to spread the love on Twitter and will introduce a favorite of ours to you, each week, right here. Without further ado, welcome to Charity Tuesday!
Recently we were introduced to a wonderful non-profit by the name of Spirit Jump. Founded by a cancer survivor, Meaghan Edelstein, Spirit Jump puts the focus on helping lift the spirits of those currently battling cancer by sending cards and small gifts to those who need it most. This year on April 10th, Spirit Jump along with its partners will be holding the first annual Cards 4 Cancer Day. Below is a great explanation of what it is all about:
“On April 10th 2010 Spirit Jump along with Bloggers Unite and its sponsors are pleased to bring you our First Annual Cards 4 Cancer Day. Battling cancer can be one of the most difficult and loneliest experiences a person can go through. With cancer touching so many lives around the world it’s time to let them know they are not alone. Our mission is to provide hope and comfort to the many men, women and children who are involved in this battle. With your help Spirit Jump hopes to collectively deliver over 100,000 cards.”
The response has been huge and we’re really excited to hear it! As of the mid-February, they have teams in nearly every state and in 8 different countries. Over 50 hospitals confirmed their participation in the event and over 500 teams have signed up. But this is just the beginning and there is still a lot of time left to participate and help out where you can. You can join a team to help provide cards and gifts, donate funds to help the mission, or at the very least… help spread the word!
ONEHOPE Wine is proud to partner with Spirit Jump & Cards 4 Cancer on their outstanding campaign. We will send you a $10 ONEHOPE Wine gift card for every $20 donation as a way of saying “Thank You” for supporting Cards 4 Cancer Day. A total of 1,000 gift cards are available so get yours while they last.
You can read more details on the campaign and how to help on the Cards 4 Cancer blog.
Links
Website: Spirit Jump, Cards 4 Cancer
Twitter: @SpiritJump, @Cards4Cancer
Facebook: /spiritjump, /cardsforcancer
More Hope in More Places — ONEHOPE Wine Now Available in Chattanooga, TN
February 26, 2010
We are proud to announce that our ONEHOPE wines are now being distributed in Tennessee. If you are in the Chattanooga, TN area be on the lookout for our wines in locations listed below with more being added on a regular basis. These stores and future Tennessee availabilities will be included on our where to buy page.
ONEHOPE Wine is now available in Chattanooga, TN area at the following locations:
| Account Name | Address | City | State |
| A B C Liquor Store | 3948 Brainerd Rd | Chattanooga | TN |
| Atrium Wine & Spirits | 1921 N Gunbarrel Rd. | Chattanooga | TN |
| Bacchus Wine & Spirits | 5721 Highway 153 Ste 139 | Hixson | TN |
| Bart’s Lakeshore | 5600 Lake Resort Terrace | Chattanooga | TN |
| Bottle Shoppe | 3975 Hixson Pike | Chattanooga | TN |
| CJ’s Liquor | 6401 Hixson Pike | Hixson | TN |
| Dodge City Inc. | 7968 East Brainerd Road | Chattanooga | TN |
| East Brainerd Wine & Spirits | 7804 East Brainerd Road | Chattanooga | TN |
| Hamilton Liquor | 2288 Gunbarrel Rd | Chattanooga | TN |
| Henry’s E-Z Liquors | 5012 N. Hwy 58 #108 | Chattanooga | TN |
| Hurricane Wine And Spirits | 8652 East Brainered Road | Chattanooga | TN |
| Island Point Wine & Spirits | 5987 Brainerd Road | Chattanooga | TN |
| JD’s Liquor Stores | 3209 Broad Street | Chattanooga | TN |
| Jax Liquor Store | 216 Market Street | Chattanooga | TN |
| Ken’s Liquor Store | 6015 Dayton Blvd | Chattanooga | TN |
| Lakesite Wine & Spirits | 8711A Hixson Pike | Hixson | TN |
| Lamplight Package Store | 5032 Brainerd Road | Chattanooga | TN |
| Lookout Mountain Wine & Spirits | 124 N Watauga Lane, Suite C | Chattanooga | TN |
| Mountain Top Wine & Spirits | 1807 Taft Hwy, Suite 7a | Signal Mountain | TN |
| Ooltewah Discount Liquors | 9207 Lee Highway | Ooltewah | TN |
| Red Bank Wine & Spirits | 3849 Dayton Blvd #113 | Red Bank | TN |
| Riley’s Wine And Spirits | 4818 Hixson Pike | Chattanooga | TN |
| Riverview Wine & Spirits | 1101 Hixson Pike | Chattanooga | TN |
| Signal View Liquors | 252 Signal Mountain Blvd | Chattanooga | TN |
| Sports Wine & Spirits | 5510 Hwy 153 | Hixson | TN |
| Valley Wine & Spirits | 3548 Cummings Highway | Chattanooga | TN |
| Vintage Wine & Spirits | 800 Mountain Creek Road | Chattanooga | TN |
$1 per Facebook Fan — Results are in! $5,171 donated to 11 charities
February 16, 2010
The results from our $1 per Facebook Fan campaign are in! A huge thank you to all, for your help and support. We were able to raise $5,171 that was donated among 11 different charities, all supporting great causes. We have posted the results of the fundraising campaign below.
We look forward to doing more fundraising campaigns this year with your help. Please feel free to leave any feedback in the comments at the bottom of the page, we’d love to hear your thoughts!
| Charity / Non-profit | Donation $ |
| Snowball Express | $958.80 |
| Alex’s Lemonade | $838.54 |
| ONEHOPE Foundation for Breast Cancer | $754.04 |
| ACT Today | $549.28 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $542.78 |
| ThinkCure! | $295.76 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research | $276.26 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $256.76 |
| Hope North | $250.26 |
| AIDS/LifeCycle | $234.01 |
| American Forests | $214.51 |
| Total Donated: | $5,171.00 |
ONEHOPE CEO Speaks with MooFaces TV at Engel & Volkers Haiti Relief Event
February 9, 2010
Jake Kloberdanz, CEO & Founder ONEHOPE, speaks with MooFaces TV about wine and charity involvement at the Engel & Volkers Haiti relief event in Santa Monica, benefiting the American Red Cross of Santa Monica.
WIN IT! Ne-Yo Midnight Grammy Brunch Swag Bag Featuring ONEHOPE Wine
February 3, 2010
More than 80 VIPs left Ne-Yo’s 3rd Annual Midnight Grammy Brunch with a gift bag valued at over $1,000. Each bag was filled with products from Le Sportsac, Benefit Cosmetics, Code.ai Lash Extend Serum, ONEHOPE Wine, Tikkun Holistic Spa, NYX Professional Makeup, Arcona skin care, Celsius energy drinks, Commonwealth denim, French Dressing Jeans, Boca Authentic, Subjekt headphones, Three Olives Vodka and the latest fashion sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger; celebrity guests who attended the 3rd Annual Midnight Grammy Brunch hosted by Ne-Yo each received a certificate redeemable for one pair.
Click here to enter to win the Midnight Grammy Brunch swag bag.
ONEHOPE at Red Cross Santa Monica Beach Run — Raises Over $72,000 for Haitian Earthquake Relief
January 29, 2010
ONEHOPE CEO Jake Kloberdanz pictured above with movie and television actor Josh Duhamel at the “Youth Run for Haitian Earthquake Relief,” which raised over $72,000 for The American Red Cross of Santa Monica last Saturday, January 23.
Our very own director of PR, Christine Peake of peakprgroup, helped orchestrate the event in tandem with local schools and the Red Cross of Santa Monica. Simply an amazing event — we love her for all that she does to help those in need! More information on the event, below:Red Cross Beach Run Raises Over $72,000 for Haiti Relief
January 27, 2010
Santa Monica, CA
 Josh Duhamel |
Film and television actor Josh Duhamel teamed up with the American Red Cross of Santa Monica and hosted the “Youth Run for Haitian Earthquake Relief” fundraiser on Santa Monica Beach, Saturday morning, January 23. An estimated 2,500 people showed up including children of all ages.
Under bright, sunny skies and chilly temperatures, young and old assembled behind movie and television actor Josh Duhamel, Disney star Gregg Sulkin, actress and model Molly Sims, actress Dianna Agron (Glee) and British reality TV star Matt Grant (The Bachelor) to jog from the park at 2600 Bernard Way (Parking lot 1) up the beach to the Santa Monica Pier and return.
Participants were asked to contribute $10 as a donation which went entirely to the American Red Cross earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. A number of attendees donated in excess of the suggested $10 donation. One benefactor cut a check for $10,000. Another contributed $25,000.
 Adoring Fans |
All monies collected at the beach run will go to the American Red Cross effort for Haitian earthquake relief. Donations for Haiti relief are still being accepted at the Santa Monica chapter, 1450 11th Street in Santa Monica during weekday business hours and online at the chapter’s website www.redcrossofsantamonica.org.
Checks and money orders should be made out to “American Red Cross of Santa Monica – Haiti Relief” Cash is also accepted. For complete information, go to the Santa Monica chapter website.
The American Red Cross of Santa Monica, is a publicly supported, 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation that provides health and safety education, youth services, blood services, CPR and first aid training, disaster awareness and disaster relief efforts.
We’re Coming to TN! ONEHOPE Wine on 102.3 Talk! Radio…
January 27, 2010
Get excited! ONEHOPE Wines are coming to Tennessee. Our very own Blake and Brandon were on 102.3 Talk! Radio with Robert T. Nash to discuss our delicious wines and great causes this morning. Talk! Radio has named ONEHOPE Wine their Wine & Spirit of the Month.
We’ll have more information on where you can find ONEHOPE Wine in Tennessee in the near future. Until then, keep asking your local establishments if they carry it to show your support and interest!
