I’m not sure how many years I have done this but I think this might be Year 7? Each year, as part of a broader end of year charity effort here on the Board, I typically kick off the series and do the first week. Like all the other years, I will do Pinot Noir (from anywhere, still and bubbly). But before I get to the ‘how’ below, just a couple of comments.
Like last November when we did this during the pandemic, we’re still finding our way through COVID. Since last year, we’ve had a lot going on around us–political, social and medical challenges. These factors have been very difficult for many. Given all this, I still want to remain positive, to lead and work to raise some money for my charity Laura’s House. The charity is about ending domestic violence, through emergency shelter services, counseling, transitional housing and community outreach. To learn more, you can click the following:
How do you participate? You open and post as many Pinot Noir tasting notes as you like, and I will pay $5 for every Pinot Noir TN that is posted here during the time period of 11/19 to 11/28. To go further, I will double the payment to $10 per TN if you post a photo of yourself with the wine. And, as an added bonus, my matching Wine Berserker donor that has supported me for so many years is locked again. So, the final amount raised will be matched, essentially doubling the value of every note posted. At the end of the period, I will count the notes and make a donation to Laura’s House.
Final comment. I’m looking for people to join in my donation, up to matching mine (which is usually around $1,000). Last year, we had my match donor, along with some of you matching on your own tasting notes. All of that is great and it all helps but I really want to give Laura’s house a hand this year so if you are able, and you feel a connection to the topic of defeating domestic violence and protecting those that are fleeing it, consider matching my donation at the end. I know there are people around here that do very well, and spend a lot o $$$ on this hobby. Consider please diverting a small portion of that hobby and match me, either publicly here or anonymously.
Here is last year’s thread. Have a look. Virtual Tasting for Charity - Empty My Wallet, Help Me Support Laura's House (11/20 - 11/29) - WINE TALK - WineBerserkers
Post your TN’s here starting on Friday, November 19th (no bottles prior to the 19th, please).
Thank you, god bless everyone here who participates and happy holidays.