Special Projects
Update on Wine Sale
Half price wine does not include our "reserve" wine including the Petite Syrah Reserve or 375ML Samplers. (November 30, 2020)
Letter from Aspen Lane Wine Company about the "Bringing in the Harvest" Fall 2020 Special posted 9/12/20.
Friends and Family,
First and foremost all of us here at Aspen Lane Wine Company want to send along our prayers and hope for a brighter future to so many struggling during these challenging times. To our friends, family members, nonprofit partners, and our customers - we want you to know that we are deeply moved by your stories of courage and strength. While we have not seen many of you in some time, we stand beside you and want you to know you are not alone.
As fall arrives it is time to get ready to make more room in the winery for the upcoming varietals for 2021. We are pleased to announce the "Bringing in the Harvest" Fall Special running from now until October 31, 2020. Here are some of the highlights and there are more to come throughout the special.
- 50% OFF REGULAR PRICED 750 ML BOTTLES
- $5.00 BOTTLES OF Rosé
- FREE-OF-CHARGE CUSTOM LABELS WITH PURCHASE OF 2 CASES (Not including Rosé)
It's not too early to be thinking of the Holidays. From a wonderful fall sangria made with Rosé and apples (we will send along recipe), to gifts for friends, to a custom label created just for you to have for holiday gifts or special occasions - the "Bringing in the Harvest" Fall Special is a great way to get ready to spread some holiday cheer and maybe even get a few bottles for yourself along the way. While many of us cannot get together or be with friends and family, sending a commemorative labeled bottle of wine is an unique and creative way to do something special.
To see examples of our custom labels click here . Work directly with our design team to create a very special label that is all your own. From special celebrations to just something cool to have in your wine cellar, a custom designed and labeled bottle is a great way to make a big impression. If you are interested in the Custom Labeled Cases, please email Bob at Bob@aspenlanewinecompany.com.
To learn more about our Rosé special - click here. Yep that's right - $5 a bottle. Email us for even deeper discounts on multi-case purchases.
Click here to go to the "shop" button on our website to see all of our wines. We have included both our flagship Merlot, Momentum as well as our Big "C" Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Especial in this sale so get the good stuff now at 50% OFF!
We are now open now for small private events. Please let us know if you have a special event you would like to explore and see how we can help. In addition, we are now open for pick up, weekly on Thursday afternoons from 2PM until 6PM. However you can always email Bob at Bob@aspenlanewinecompany.com to arrange for a time to pick up your vino. Flexibility is our superhero strength, so we are sure we can figure something out. Shipping is always an option as we ship weekly.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know? We stand ready to answer your questions or be helpful in any way we can. Like this helpful hint... as fall approaches, be sure to store your wine in a dry, dark storage space with consistent temperature and humidity. Fall is known for wide swings in temperature which can be extremely harmful to the wine. Just a reminder that if you are good to your wine, it will be good to you. See, we're pretty helpful.
In closing we wanted to offer one of our guiding principles here at the winery. As a family we believe that we understand what it means to face challenges and difficult times. It is really that adversity that has led to the creation of the winery and our commitment to "Drink Wine. Do Good." However, it is not that truism on which today we rely. It comes to mind as the guiding principle of the Evanosky Foundation and that is "We Win in the End." No matter what your faith may be and even if it is only a faith in our ability as humans to be kind to one another in all we do, we truly believe that there is something better on the horizon. Together we will get through this and together we can support those who don't. We are not bound by this world, but while we are here, we will do everything we can to make it a better place.
We hope you enjoy our wine. And, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. Now days that might be over a Zoom meeting, but however it happens we send along our prayers and well wishes for you and all of those that you may tip a glass with.
Be well and be safe.
Sonya, Bob and Tim
(The Following is a letter from Aspen Lane Wine Company on May 5, 2020 following the completion of their food drive. See request below.)
Thank You and Congratulations
We Reached Our 10,000 lbs. Goal
Dear Friends and Neighbors-
We cannot say thank you enough! Over the last 10 days our first annual food drive eclipsed our goal to provide the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Panty with 10,000 lbs. of much needed food.
Collecting both food and donations to achieve our goal, the pantry now has access to the food listed below in order to support the more than 100 families that they serve each week.
- 2,116 lbs. of meat
- 2,000 lbs. of cereal
- 1,192 lbs. of canned goods
- 3,000 lbs. of cheese
- 2,000 lbs. of milk
- 1,132 lbs. of miscellaneous items, cleaning supplies, etc.
In total our first ever food drive raised 11,440 lbs. of food and other important items. We cannot be more proud of all of our friends, neighbors, and customers for joining together and supporting our community.
As we consider what “Doing Good” means for our community, both in these difficult times and beyond, we have realized in every neighborhood there are significant issues with people not having enough food to eat and to feed their children. We strongly believe that this should not be the case and we are committed to continuing to support the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry and their fight to end hunger.
As we say thank you again, we wanted you to know it is our plan to make this an annual Aspen Lane Wine Company event in the coming years. Our mission of “Drink Wine. Do Good.” will continue to guide and inspire us to join together with friends to truly make a difference in the lives of people who most need our support. No child should ever go to bed hungry… for us it just doesn’t get more basic than that.
Our thoughts and prayers for your continued safety and good health go out to you and your loved ones.
Your Friends at Aspen Lane Wine Company
Bob, Sonya, and Tim
Please remember that if you have a Wine for a Penny Coupon, you can pick up your wine on Wednesday May 6th from 2-4PM, or email Bob at Bob@AspenLaneWineCompany.com to make other arrangements.
REQUEST
10,000 lbs. of Food
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Get a Bottle of Wine for a Penny
Dear Friends of Aspen Lane Wine Company-
First, we hope that you and your family members are healthy and staying safe.
If you are anything like us, we remain steadfast in our commitment to do our part, all the while we are beginning to get a little stir crazy if not completely overwhelmed by the ongoing cascade of bad news. To address the overwhelming needs of our community we know we must act now and do what we can to support the many families facing real and scary challenges.
Over the next 6 weeks Aspen Lane Wine Company will do a variety of projects and virtual events to provide direct support both to individuals and also to our core nonprofit partner organizations. It is our goal to make a difference in the immediate short term while continuing to invest in the organizations who continue to be our partners.
Our first project is to collect 10,000 lbs. of food for the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. https://www.aurorafoodpantry.org/
There is no reason living in this great country that anyone should be hungry. During these incredibly challenging times, families and especially children who are not in school where many receive the majority of their meals, are struggling to have their basic needs met. Many of those children are going without and end up going to bed hungry. We find this unacceptable and invite you to join us in DOING GOOD.
Between now and May 1st for every 20 lbs. of food you drop off at the winery, Aspen Lane will sell you a bottle of wine for one penny. We would give it to you, but by law we have to charge, but there will be a bucket of pennies at the entrance just in case you don't have a penny.
It's pretty simple - bring in 20 lbs. of food items from the list below for each bottle of wine for a penny. If you bring in 100 lbs., that's five bottles for a nickel. Aspen Lane Winery will commit a total of 500 bottles of wine to this endeavor. There will be 5 varietals with a 100 bottles per varietal maximum; first come first to choose. The varietals are Pinot Gris, Off-Dry Riesling, Rose of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. All the wines are made with Washington state berries.
Please know that if it is difficult to shop or obtain the food items, we will also accept a check made out to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry for $25 in place of the 20 lbs. of food. A direct contribution of $25 will feed a family for one week. If it is difficult for you to get to the winery, please know we encourage you to make a direct donation to the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry on their website at https://www.aurorafoodpantry.org/. When you make the donation, select other for “donation category” and then add “Aspen Lane Wine Company” in the box asking if your donation is part of a Food+Fund drive. When it is safe for you to get to the winery, bring in your donation receipt and we will still honor our "wine for a penny". Be safe first, we will always have wine available for your efforts.
Donors can drop off the food at the winery on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-4 pm. The collection process will occur outside the winery (winery is closed) under a tent to minimize social gathering. Donors will place the food on the scale and winery personnel will then take the food into the winery. If you bring a check there will be a wine box you can place the check into. Once you are done, drop a penny into a cup, let us know what varietal you want, and the wine will be brought out to you in a kraft bag! It is the least we can do for your efforts.
Together, we can make a real impact on families and children that need our help. When we started the winery as a social enterprise we never thought that we would be dealing with the challenges that we are today. Going beyond the situation that we face, it remains imperative that the winery remains true to its mission to... "Drink Wine. Do Good". We will get through this together, and together we will continue to meet the needs for those around us who most need our help.
Your Friends from Aspen Lane Wine Company
Sonya, Bob and Tim
PS - Please email or call us if you have any questions. We "THANK YOU" in advance for everything!
For more information or to see an ongoing updated list of needs, please visit https://www.aspenlanewinecompany.com/special-projects.
Items Needed
Cereal - Hot or cold
Canned fruit
Canned soup
Rice
Pasta
Packaged mashed potatoes
Hamburger helpers
Mac and cheese
Dry beans
Canned meat
Canned tuna
Canned chicken
"What though youth gave love and roses, age still leaves us friends and wine."
Thomas Moore
