Oliver winemaker gives back to community

Local winemaker C.C. Jentsch Cellars is giving back to the community in a big way.

The company is donating 100 per cent of its Viognier case sale to charity, namely the Highway to Healing (H2H) Support Society.

“My wife, Betty and I were trying to think of a way that we could help H2H raise money for their very worthwhile cause,” said Cellars owner Chris Jentsch.

The couple has allocated 100 cases of their double gold winning 2016 Viognier and are selling it for an unbeatable price ($200 plus taxes per case of 12).

Highway to Healing assists families in Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls who have children requiring medical care that is not locally available.

Because of COVID-19, H2H has not been able to execute its usual fundraising efforts.

Vice-President Tony Munday said the Jentsch’s promotion is the perfect blend of great tasting wine combined with a worthwhile cause. “We were ecstatic when Chris and Betty approached us with the idea. We are so thankful to them for their support.”

People can order this special promotion through the online store at www.ccjentschcellars.com. You can also call the winery at 778-439-2391.

Due to COVID-19, C.C. Jentsch Cellars is not doing tastings but they are open for curbside pick-up Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.