Ancona's Wines For A Cause
Four (actually 5- I added a bonus Rosé) wonderful wine offerings this year to help generate funds for a great organization, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via the Pan Mass Challenge.
So yes, this is my yearly "ask" email. I'm asking you to help raise funds for an awesome organization by buying these wines HERE or donating directly to my fundraising efforts HERE, or perhaps do both?
The Wines:
58 Degrees Monterey Chardonnay (750ml)
"Deep golden straw. Hints of tropical fruit, vanilla with a light roasted toastiness. Rich and round on the palate, complemented with good acidity."
58 Degrees Monterey Sauvignon Blanc (750ml)
"A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with a dash of pink-grapefruit and citrus-lime notes... hints of pineapple-guava character in both the aroma and flavor."
58 Degrees Monterey Pinot Noir (750ml)
"Ruby red with violet notes, light to medium density... wild strawberry, ripe raspberry and Bing cherry with subtle notes of tobacco, spice and oak."
58 Degrees Paso Robles Cabernet (750ml)
"Deep purple with garnet hue. Intense aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, dark chocolate and oak spice... a big, rich wine with velvety tannins and a long smooth finish."
All of these wines are hands down "crowd pleasers". Varietally spot on, these wines reflect exactly what you want/expect from California.
Perfect for parties of 2 or 200 .
Introductory Price: $16.99/bottle
Shop HERE
But Wait!
BONUS Charity Wine!
Adelsheim Willamette Valley Rose
Regular: $24.99
Introductory Price: $16.99
"strawberries and cream, framed with floral notes, citrus zest, and an intriguing minerality... supple, juicy and balanced."
Shop HERE
Super huge shout out to my friends that helped make these offers possible.
Dave Leon- Juno Beverage Consulting
Dominic Rodriguez- Classic Wines
Mike Willison- Adelsheim Winery
Dave, lost his sister, Debra, to cancer in 2020.
This fundraiser is in her honor.
The Rest Of The Story (and yes, as always, it involves bikes)
Long, same story as last year... I love to ride bikes, I love "giving back" to worthy causes and I love wine. So I'm always looking for the opportunity to smoosh those things together. Hence this story.
The bike ride-
My friends Tizzie and Tom introduced me to the idea of riding the 2020 edition of the Pan Mass Challenge, a two day ride across Massachusetts (187 miles) to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for research and treatment. (100 percent of rider-raised dollars are donated). The event has been going on for 40 years and has raised well over 700 million dollars.... (Shout out to Tiz who has taken part for the past 28 years!)
The first two years I did the ride "DIY". Last year was the first "real" PMC ride that I participated in. I really can't put into words how moving the whole experience was. It was personally life changing to the point where I can't see a future where I don't participate.
So...
The "Ask" (Again)
Buy these wines HERE
Pretty please?
If you love them, perhaps think about making them your go-to Whites and Reds and Rosé for the Summer months.
If you're not into wine, then perhaps consider donating to me personally HERE? Or be a stellar individual and do both... or not, we'll still be friends.
Cheers! -Mitch