We’re so excited to share this new partnership!
Meet Joe and his incredible crew of volunteers. Joe, the owner of Tiny Vineyards Wine Company, connected with our Sonoma Expansion Manager, Kathy, after she spoke about ExtraFood’s gleaning program, Share the Bounty at an event in Sonoma Square. Inspired by our mission, Joe decided to dedicate 100% of the proceeds from a special wine he’s creating to benefit ExtraFood’s gleaning program!
Their recent grape-picking adventure yielded 841 pounds of Merlot and 500 pounds of Malbec, which will be blended with other donated grapes to craft a Bordeaux-style field blend. Joe estimates this first vintage of our Abundance Winewill produce about 130 to 140 cases.
The grapes have now been crushed and are beginning their magical transformation in fermentation tanks. We can’t wait to raise a glass to this collaboration and the impact it will help create.
A huge thank-you to Joe and the entire Tiny Vineyards team for turning passion and community into purpose!