Emtu Estate Wines & Labyrinth Foundation for Disaster Relief

Emtu (Russian River Valley) Estate Wines is an organic winery headquartered in Forestville. They are "Dedicated to organic farming, great wine and improving lives in communities worldwide." This last aspect grabbed my attention and soon learned  from their website that the winery's profits go to the Labyrinth Foundation for Disaster Relief. Here is part of the introduction to the Foundation:

The cycles of farming and winemaking have natural periods of decreased activity during the winter months. The grapevines are dormant and the wine is ageing in barrels. This creates an annual opportunity to work wherever we identify a need which matches our skills & where we believe we can make the most difference. The Labyrinth Foundation gives us the freedom to work independently or in cooperation with other aid organizations. The mission is to improve the living conditions of people and communities worldwide. This foundation is funded by the profits of Emtu Estate Wines as well as by grants and donations.

And the philosophy of the winemakers

We believe in the interconnectedness of all things.  What we do affects the lives of others and how we farm affects our environment.  Since we live within the vineyard, we have developed a heightened sense of awareness to  seasonal changes, the fauna and flora  essential  to creating  a vibrant and diverse ecosystem, and of our place within it.
Soil, wind, rain, and sunlight combine to create fruit that morphs into wines of distinction.  Wine, work,  and commitment combine to create a business model that  supports our needs and  the needs of communities around the world.

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