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Camp Moore

10/1/2019 1:13:05 AM     Wine Brand Profiles     By scott     Comments
Tucked away in the hill of the Ramapo Mountains,Elks Camp Moore offers a fun filled vacation away from home for children with special needs. A week at Elks Camp Moore is a remarkable experience not soon to be fogotten. The primary goal of the camp is to further develop the recreational and social skills of each child. In a relaxed and accepting atmosphere , each camper experiences new adventures, lasting friendships, and opportunities that promote independence and greater self-confidence.

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Toast to the Host

9/28/2019 1:19:10 AM     Experience     By scott     Comments
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GRILL and CHILL

9/28/2019 1:14:08 AM     Taste     By scott     Comments

Summer is coming to an end but that doesn’t mean that the grilling needs to! Keep those summer party vibes going with our Grill & Chill pack at up to 30% off our 90+ point award-winning wines! We’ve paired each varietal with a delicious BBQ staple below! 

Vintner California ChardonnayBanana pudding

This Chardonnay has layers of madagascar vanilla bean balanced by zesty citrus that will bring harmony to banana pudding.

Vintner California Red Blend: Slow-cooked pork ribs

Ribs have plenty of natural richness and intense flavor that can be brought out even further with a good wine. Our Vintner California Red Blend matches this richness with lush ripe fruit and complex aromas. 

Vintner California Pinot Noir: Roasted pork loin, grilled salmon, or veggie kebabs 

The Vintner California Pinot Noir is extremely versatile. The balanced tannin structure matched by lively acidity allows this wine to pair with almost anything coming off the grill. Think of this wine as your swiss army knife this summer! 

Vintner California Sparkling Brut: Hot dog with crumbled potato chips on top, and grilled peaches with ice cream for dessert

This wine is loaded with tropical aromas, and the little extra saltiness from the chips will make this wine really pop! Enjoy it with your main all the way through dessert, and see how the flavors marry with each dish! 

Monterey County Reserve Pinot Noir: Classic hamburger

Our Monterey County Reserve Pinot Noir has the structure and body to match perfectly with savory grilled beef. The earthy undertones along and ripe fruit allow this wine to compliment your burger no matter how you choose to fix it! 

Paso Robles Reserve Cabernet SauvignonGrilled Carne asada with chimichurri

The powerful tannins and lingering finish of our Paso Robles Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is an ideal pairing for a juicy steak off the grill. Top it with a fresh chimichurri to really wow your guests! 

Get Fired Up & Start Saving

Not only do Preferred Customers get to save up to 20% and receive $10 shipping on ½ and full case orders year round while donating an extra 10% to the charity of their choice, they also receive exclusive discounts and limited-edition products! Save up to 30% on our Grill and Chill Packs by clicking the link below. 


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Myths About Your Wine

9/28/2019 1:13:54 AM     Learn     By scott     Comments

When it comes to wine, there are plenty of facts and fiction floating around that can cause a bit of confusion. We’ve all heard statements like “this wine gives me a headache because it’s high in sulfites,” or “screw top wines don’t taste as good,” but how do you know what to really believe? (Spoiler: screwtops are actually more dependable than corks now to help extend the life of your wine, eliminate musty aromas, and prevent oxidation in the bottle!) Here are a few common myths about wine that our head winemaker helped us debunk. Test your wine expertise and read through the infographic below!

Wine Myths Infographic


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Supporting World Elephant Day All Year Round

9/28/2019 1:13:40 AM     Give     By scott     Comments

It’s easy to forget about global issues happening every day when they feel like they are worlds away from us. But when wildlife poaching and consumption leads to the possibility of extinction of beautiful creatures in our lifetime, the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality just won’t cut it. As we approach World Elephant Day on August 12th, it’s important that we take time to reflect on ways that we can support these causes 365 days a year, so they don’t slip away from us and become forgotten. If you haven’t heard of WildAid prior to this, we’re here to give you a brief glimpse into the incredible work they are doing day in and day out to preserve these animals we are lucky enough to share this world with. 

Photo credit: Kristian Schmidt

About WildAid

WildAid is a non-profit organization with a mission to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes. While most wildlife conservation groups focus on protecting animals from poaching, WildAid primarily works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products such as elephant ivory, rhino horn and shark fin soup. Their high-impact media campaigns feature some of the most influential voices in the world advocating for wildlife conservation on a massive scale thanks to nearly $230 million worth of donated media placement each year. 

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Reducing Global Consumption

In 2012, WildAid launched a massive campaign to reduce ivory demand in China in partnership with Save the Elephants and the African Wildlife Foundation. Since then, public awareness of the crisis has grown rapidly. Our surveys showed a 50% increase from 2012 to 2014 in the number of Chinese who believe that elephant poaching is a major problem. The surveys also revealed that 95% of the public supports government action to end the ivory trade. According to traders, wholesale ivory prices in China and Hong Kong SAR dropped 57-78% in 2016 from the 2014 high of $2,100 per kilo.

On December 31, 2017, China, once the world’s largest ivory market, banned all domestic ivory sales. WildAid was instrumental in supporting the government in this historic action, the greatest single step in safeguarding the future of the African elephant. We continue our efforts to support a ban on ivory sales in Japan and Vietnam.

One year before the start of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games, international and Japanese conservation organizations are appealing to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike to ban the sale of ivory in the city.  As Japan boasts the world’s largest legal domestic ivory market, its ongoing support for an industry that fuels the poaching of an estimated 20,000 African elephants each year threatens to tarnish the reputation of Tokyo and the 2020 Games.

When the Buying Stops, the Killing Can Too.

Photo credit: Kristian Schmidt

The Encounter that Changed it All

“My first elephant encounter was in Swaziland over twenty years ago. I was sitting in the back of an open top vehicle looking at a herd of elephants walking by when suddenly the largest elephant of all stepped out of line and walked directly towards me in the back of the vehicle. She walked right up to me, her trunk just inches away from me. I sat motionless, awestruck, humbled in her presence. Our driver Ted who owns the reserve was speaking to her in a hushed, calm tone, “Look at you, you extraordinary beautiful creature you”….  This went on for what seemed like an eternity but was probably only a moment or two. I was changed, …. in that brief moment I was trusted and accepted as a part of the natural world. As she turned and walked back into the bush to join her family I broke down in tears, sobbing quietly. I vowed in that moment to spend the rest of my life protecting her and her family. I will never forget that moment for as long as I live.”
-Corie Knights, Director of Major Gifts and Events at WildAid-

Photo credit: Kristian Schmidt

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What to Get Your Rad Dad: Father’s Day Gift Guide

9/28/2019 1:13:25 AM     Celebrate     By scott     Comments

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we have everything you need to make sure dad has a fan-stache-tic weekend celebrating! If you’re stumped on what to get him this year, why not opt for a gift that gives back? Whether you’re looking for a present for your husband, brother, dad, grandfather, new parent, uncle, or friend, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at our gift guide that has a little something for everyone below!

For the king of charcuterie: The Foodie Gift Box

If your dad can’t resist a good cheese board, this gift is right up his alley! The Foodie Gift Box lets you select his favorite varietal, and comes with everything he needs for an elevated wine and cheese night.

For the grill master: Savory Sauces Set

Show dad how much you appreciate his cooking with our savory sauces gift set! This gift box comes with a cayenne habanero BBQ sauce, mushroom herb & red wine cooking sauce, raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce, and zinfandel grilling marinade so he can mix, match, and find new favorites from the ONEHOPE kitchen!

For the football fanatic: Elway’s Reserve Wood Box Duo

The perfect gift for the #1 John Elway fan! Our 7Cellars reserve glass and wood gift box comes with Elway’s signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Carneros Chardonnay in a gorgeous display case. He’ll love drinking a wine that supports veterans and has a personal tie to one of his football idols!

For the workout warrior: Wine & Hydrate Gift Box

Is your guy always on the run, trying a new workout class, or on a first name basis with everyone at the gym? If you answered yes to any of these, the Wine & Hydrate Gift Box is exactly what he needs! Choose from one of three 26oz reusable water bottles and select his favorite wine to be delivered to his door. He’ll love working out with his reusable bottle, and rewarding himself with a bottle of wine at the end of the day.

For man’s best friend: Pinot for Paws Woof Gift Box

A little something for man, and a little something for man’s best friend! Our Pinot for Paws Woof Gift Box lets you choose from our Vintner Pinot Noir or Vintner Pinot Grigio, and comes with plenty of goodies for dad’s sidekick! Plus, every box helps fund an animal rescue, so you can pour it forward.

Need more ideas?

When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine that gives back. If the ideas above don’t quite fit your rad dad’s personality, shop our wines and gift sets, and order by June 9th for guaranteed delivery!

Cheers,

The ONEHOPE Wine Team


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