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Charitable Giving Wine + Community Discounts

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Supporting Local Heroes 

Happy Mid-February, everyone! Thanks for being here. Three years ago, we launched our Charitable Giving Wine program in an effort to support our local nonprofits, which do great work in the place we call home: the Willamette Valley. In 2026, we’re pleased to continue this program, and we need you!

WHO, WHAT & HOW

Each month, we highlight one local nonprofit to support all month long. Ultimately, we’re utilizing our space to spread awareness in hopes of giving more light back to the organization. 

How does a wine company align with this effort? Easy! With what we do best, pair wine with situations. We choose one wine to feature and pair with the organization. Ten percent of bottle sales and one dollar of glass pours of the selected wine during the respective month benefit the organization. 

Alternatively, if direct giving suits you better, we invite you to donate directly to the organization. Many of you have helped this program, and we send our utmost gratitude your way!

February’s Pairing

Organization: YCAP
Wine: 2021 Syrah-Petit Verdot

Let’s welcome back YCAP, Yamhill Community Action Partnership. Many of you are familiar with this heart-led organization, and we enjoy working with them! 

With 45 years in the community, YCAP has supported many families in need of housing, food assistance, youth programs, and more. If you are in need or know someone who is, we recommend this organization to advocate for you.

LEARN MORE & DONATE TO YCAP HERE

Paired Wine: 2021 Syrah-Petit Verdot 

A deep, dark, full-bodied red w/notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, violets, and spice. This blend spent 18 months in neutral barrel, featuring Columbia Valley fruit. 

$42 / per bottle

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Community Promos

If you’re an enthusiast of the Willamette Valley Wine Country, this is for you! We’re excited to share some discount codes from around the valley, as well as a reminder. See below, and let us know if you have any questions!

  • McMinnville Wine + Food Classic promo code, happening March 13th – 15th. Chris James subscribers get 25% off any ticket! Head to www.mcminnvillewineandfood.com, select your tickets, and enter WHEELSUP25 at checkout!
  • WSET Course offer at Linfield University, available to Chris James’ wine club members and subscribers. We invite you to develop your wine knowledge at the campus, online, or satellite locations! If you’re looking for a boost to get you started on a new wine journey, we have a 10% off discount on any course for you. Enter CJC10 at checkout. Learn more about course levels and schedule at www.linfield.edu/wine/wset-courses

Club Reminders

  • Spring Wine Club Pickup Party! We will be sippin’ and celebratin’ at Erin Hanson gallery in McMinnville on March 7th. Go HERE for the RSVP link
  • McMinnville Club Share – Visit our Mac tasting room to retrieve your passport to get started!

Upcoming Happenings:

  • Wine Wednesday, McMinnville – WEEKLY
  • Spring Club Pickup Party, Erin Hanson Gallery – March 7th
  • McMinnville Food + Wine Classic, Evergreen Aviation – March 13th
  • McMinnville Club Share – February & March

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