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CLOS LACHANCE WINERY HITS GRAND SLAM WITH CHARITY WINES
Central Coast Winery Partners with Charity Wines and Major League Baseball Players to Raise Funds Benefiting Children, PAL and others
San Martin, CA—March 14, 2008 Clos LaChance Winery hit one out of the ballpark today with the announcement that it has been selected by Charity Wines to produce eight wines for major league baseball players, with proceeds going to each athlete’s preferred charities around the country.
Founded in 2007 by Alex Graff and John Corcoran, Charity Wines is a partnership with the baseball fundraising group Charity Hop and Major League Baseball. Together they launched Longball Cellars, a line of wines named after each participating major league ballplayer, with labels depicting classic baseball trading cards.
Clos LaChance will produce wines for eight major league players, including:
The Atlanta Braves:
- Tom Glavine Cabernet Glavingnon – benefiting CURE Children’s Cancer
- Chipper Jones: Chipper Chardonnay – benefiting The Miracle League
- Brian McCann: McCann Merlot – benefiting Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research
The New York Yankees:
- Jorge Posada: Jorge Cabernet – benefiting The Jorge Posada Foundation
- Bobby Abreu: Abreu’s Finest – benefiting the Police Athletic League (PAL)
The New York Mets:
- Jose Reyes: CaberReyes – benefiting Major League Baseball Players Trust
- Johan Santana: Santana’s Select – benefiting The Johan Santana Foundation
- Brian Schneider: Schneider Schardonnay – benefiting The Catching for Kids Foundation
“Clos LaChance has supported local, national, and international charities and causes since its inception,” said Bill Murphy, CEO and co-founder of Clos LaChance Wines. “These new charity wines are a win-win for everyone. They are a great value that will make every fan of baseball and wine cheer, as well as benefit many important charities helping children.”
The fruit in each bottle will be a blend sourced from high quality California vineyards, including Clos LaChance’s Estate Vineyard in the Central Coast.
To purchase these wines direct, please visit www.charitywines.com. Shipping to some states is prohibited by law.
These wines are distributed by the following wholesalers:
New York: Southern Wine and Spirits, www.southernwine.com
New Jersey: Fedway, www.fedway.com
Connecticut: Eder Brothers,203-934-8381
Allan S. Goodman, 860-289-2731
Georgia: Empire Distributing, www.empiredist.com
About Clos LaChance
Clos LaChance is a family-owned and operated winery located in California’s Central Coast. Launched in 1992, the winery grew out of the backyard vineyard of Bill and Brenda (LaChance) Murphy. Today they use contemporary winemaking and sustainable viticulture to style Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines from their estate vineyard. Visitors experience a remarkable wine country atmosphere with Old World architecture, panoramic views and educational programs – all designed to invigorate a passion for exceptional wine. (www.clos.com)
About Charity Wines
After personal tragedies involving friends and family with cancer and heart disease, Andrew Graff and John Corcoran decided to start Charity Wines, a philanthropic division of their Massachusetts based company, VinLozano Imports Inc. With the goal of pairing fine wine with great charities, the Longball Cellars brand was born. Nationwide, more than 30 professional athletes across baseball, football and hockey will have charity wines in 2008. Visit www.CharityWines.com.
Media Contacts
Mike Lembo at 781-844-4288 or mike.lembo@charityhop.com.
Cheryl Durzy, Clos LaChance Wines, 408-686-1050, ext 101 or cheryl@clos.com
Sales Inquiries
John Corcoran at 617-480-6693 or john@charitywines.com.
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