Multi-award Winning and 41-year, Family-owned Dry Creek Vineyard to Work with Cellar Angels on Time-Sensitive Internet Wine Event to Raise Money for Charity
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Cellar Angels announces today a unique partnership with Sonoma County's famed Dry Creek Vineyard to raise money for Cellar Angels' growing list of charity partners. Cellar Angels, the nation's fastest growing online wine marketing company will feature an exclusive opportunity for members to purchase Dry Creek Vineyard's 2009 Meritage.
"We're absolutely honored to work with such an esteemed winery and especially on such a fantastic wine as their critically acclaimed 2009 Meritage. As a family-owned winery for over 40 years, they continue to set the bar for both wine quality and customer experience," stated Martin Cody, Cellar Angels Founder and President. "Everything they do is a lesson for any small business. We're thrilled on behalf of our charity partners to present Dry Creek Vineyard. And with their association as "The Official Wine for Sailors," the timing is perfect considering the America's Cup is just around the corner in San Francisco."
Cellar Angels connects their members with highly acclaimed wineries from Napa and Sonoma through weekly online wine offers. Members receive both a discount on the wine and the rare opportunity to select which charity Cellar Angels donates a portion of proceeds towards, a process Cellar Angels refers to as Sip Save Give. Accompanying each weekly offer is a custom video detailing the winery and wine being featured. Membership is free to anyone over the age of twenty-one and available at www.cellarangels.com
Dry Creek Vineyard is recognized around the world as a preeminent family-owned producer of fine wine. As the "Official Wine for Sailors" they've been connected to the sport of sailing since the winery's founding in 1972. Dry Creek Vineyard has produced award-winning wines receiving both national and international acclaim, and they've never varied from their mission to produce distinctive wines that over deliver on quality. This is their first offer on Cellar Angels and the winery researched the company thoroughly to assure a perfect match.
"Cellar Angels is all about connecting consumers to great wine while simultaneously giving back. That's precisely what we do at the winery and we have a long tradition of supporting numerous causes. This event allows us to do both and introduce Dry Creek Vineyard to a growing audience," said second-generation owner and President, Kim Stare Wallace.
The online event begins today, May 21 and concludes Saturday, May 25 at 12 a.m. PST. To access the incentive pricing for this charitable opportunity, wine lovers and sailors are encouraged go to www.cellarangels.com. All wine is sent directly from the winery to your door or office.
About Cellar Angels
Cellar Angels was created by a compassionate group of wine-lovers intent on truly changing the world through wine. Their mission is simple: connect small, artisanal wine producers to larger audiences, expose wine-lovers to exclusive purchase opportunities and raise money for a select group of charities. They love wine, love introducing others to great wine and love making a difference. Cellar Angels provides an opportunity to accomplish all three.
About Dry Creek Vineyard
Established in 1972, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley's flagship winery located in the heart of Sonoma County, California. As the region's first new winery following Prohibition, founder David Stare paved the way for a viticultural rebirth in this vibrant winegrowing appellation. Among other industry benchmarks, Dry Creek Vineyard is recognized as the first winery to plant Sauvignon Blanc in the Dry Creek Valley. A pioneer of Bordeaux-style blending, the winery was also the first to use the term Meritage with the 1985 vintage and the first to coin the term "Old Vine" to describe pre-Prohibition era Zinfandel vineyards.
In 2013, this premier, family-owned winery celebrates more than 40 years of winemaking and is led by the second generation. Dave's daughter, Kim Stare Wallace, serves as President overseeing a successful family winemaking and grape growing business that includes 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards. Dry Creek Vineyard proudly produces delicious Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Meritage blends as well as a handful of single vineyard selections.