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May 2,2008

We are open for visitors from noon until 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays.  Please come by and visit our Garagiste, sample some extraordinary Tuscan-style wines, meet winemaker Mark Henry.

Apr 27,2008

 

Ways in which Montoliva gives back

 Mark and Julianne’s shared philosophy that a strong community requires generosity and reciprocity has inspired them to be involved in local, state and global projects and charities, including the following:

 CalTrans Adopt a Highway Program     adopt-a-highway.dot.ca.gov           

Mark and Julianne are hands-on participants, removing litter along a stretch of I-80 in Colfax monthly.

Disabled American Veterans     davca.org                       

10% of Montoliva Vineyard & Wineries profits from the 2007 Gold Harvest Wine Trail were donated to  The Disabled American Veterans of California. 

Heifer International     heifer.org

This non-profit organization’s goal is to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance &             sustainability.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation     jdrf.org     

One of our favorite volunteers at MVW, Anthony McIsaac, was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes at the age of 10.  We participate annually in the Walk to Cure Diabetes as well as other fundraising efforts throughout the year.

Kiva     kiva.org

The mission of Kiva is “ to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.”  By         offering person-to-person loans, individuals in developing nations are empowered to become entrepreneurs and advance toward economic independence, improving life for themselves, their family, and their community.