Charity Hop Fundraising & Baseball Consulting - Charity Wines & Longball Cellars

Longball Cellars from Charity Wines
Objective: After success in the Boston market with Red Sox wines in the summer of 2007 followed up by their World Series victory, Charity Wines expanded to add three new players to the 2008 roster.

Result: David Ortiz, Jason Varitek and Kevin Youkilis joined wine icons Manny Ramirez, Curt Schilling and Tim Wakefield in an effort that will raise money for 6 different charities of the player's choices through 2008. Wine is being distributed across New England stores and restaurants beginning May, 2007. Expected retail is about $13.

100% of all player proceeds go directly to the charity of the player's choice. In stores by May 26, 2008.

Order Online Now | 2008 Longball Cellars News & Media Coverage | 2008 Launch Party Photo Album

Also see: '07 Boston Red Sox Longball Vineyards

Captain's Cabernet, Sauvignyoouuk Blanc, Vintage Papi

Illustration by Banchick Illustration.
Package design by Image Juice Creative.

David Ortiz
"Vintage Papi"
California Red Blend

Benefiting the David Ortiz Children's Fund.

Big Papi recognizes that it takes a big heart to swing a big stick. That's why proceeds from Vintage Papi benefit the David Ortiz Children's Fund. You can help Papi come through with another clutch performance to help keep children around the globe safe and healthy. From Boston to the Dominican Republic, one long ball at a time, one child at time. Cheers.

Learn more at http://www.davidortizchildrensfund.org.

Illustration by Banchick Illustration.
Package design by Image Juice Creative.

Jason Varitek
"Captain's Cabernet"
California Cabernet

Benefiting Pitching In For Kids and Children's Hospital Boston.

It takes a tremendous leader to be a Captain. That's why Jason Varitek leads by example both on and off the field. Proceeds from Captain's Cabernet give breaks to special kids. Pitching in for Kids provides grants that improve the lives of children across New England. Funds have been earmarked to support Children's Hospital Boston, as well as other worthy causes.

For more information, visit www.pitchinginforkids.org or www.childrenshospital.org.

Illustration by Banchick Illustration.
Package design by Image Juice Creative.

Kevin Youkilis
"SauvignYoouuk Blanc"
California Sauvignon Blanc

Benefiting Kevin Youkilis' Hits For Kids.

Recognizing the importance of keeping a rally going, Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids is dedicated to rallying local and corporate support and awareness for charities and organizations focused on the health and well-being of children. Funds will benefit kids in New England and in Kevin's hometown of Cincinnati. Yooouuuk!

Learn more at http://www.youkskids.org.

In the media...

Television

WBZ 5 (CBS) -- Fans Bat For Red Sox Charity Wines (5/15/08)
NESN -- Red Sox In-Game With Segment with Heidi Watney (6/15/08) -- Quicktime
NESN -- Hazel Maerlot from Red Sox Launch (5/15/08)
7 News Today in New England (NBC) -- QuickTime | YouTube
7 News at 10:00 (CW 56) -- QuickTime | YouTube
WMUR News 9, Manchester, NH (ABC) -- QuickTime | YouTube
Fox 25 News, Boston, MA (3/28/08)
Good Morning New York on Fox 5 (4/01/08) -- QuickTime | YouTube

Magazines

2008 Red Sox Yearbook
Etc. for Her -- Beantown Wine (September, 2008)
Improper Bostonian -- Dish Section (4/02/08)
Improper Bostonian -- full page donated advertisement (May, 2008)
Foodservice East -- Red Sox pitch charity wines lineup (3/29/08)
Fortune Magazine -- Pro Baseball Players Uncork The Wine Business (4/02/08)
Massachusetts Beverage Business -- Longball Cellars Charity Wines (May 2008)
New Hampshire Magazine -- Drink Up For Charity: Red Sox Nation Asked to Help (May 2008)

Newspaper

Associated Content -- Charity Wines: A New, Painless Way to Give to Those in Need (7/17/08)
Associated Press -- Food: Sporty Wines for Charity (3/21/08)
Bennington Banner -- Red Sox stars have a palate for charity (5/17/08)
Boston Business Journal -- Red Sox swing for the vineyards again (5/15/08)
Boston Globe -- Wine Nation (3/13/08)
Boston Globe -- Sidekick: Pitching and Pouring In (4/07/08)
Boston Herald -- Inside Track: Fenway's vineyard (5/16/08)
Boston Herald -- Bosox Bouquet: Player wine bottles champion good causes (3/27/08)
Cape Cod Times -- A Helping Toast (3/26/08 & 4/09/08)
Eagle Tribune -- Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and ... wine (6/08/08)
Hartford Courant -- An All-Star Lineup (5/29/08)
Lowell Sun -- Uncorked Bat (3/16/08)
Lowell Sun -- YOOOUUUK! Gotta try this wine (5/22/08)
Nashua Telegraph -- Raise your glass for a good cause - and your favorite athlete (3/26/08)
New York Daily News -- Stick a cork in it, Boston (4/01/08)
Orlando Sentinel -- Charity wines? Johnny Bench bourbon? Talk about team spirit (3/13/08)
Providence Journal -- Two greats - Red Sox and wine - combine to help kids (5/21/08)
Randolph, Vermont Herald -- A Dream Turns Real Atop Fenway Park (5/29/08)
Springfield Republican -- Red Sox wines catch on, spur copycats (3/19/08)
Wellesley Townsman -- Wining and dining (OK, snacking) with the Red Sox (5/20/08)
West Roxbury Transcript -- Tasting wines at Fenway Park is a great afternoon activity (5/21/08)

Radio

ESPN Radio (nationally, including 890 AM in Boston) -- Interview with Jason Varitek (5/12/08)
Jammin' 94.5 -- Radio interview with John Corcoran of Charity Wines (5/25/08)
WBZ -- Radio Giveaways (weeks of 5/05 & 5/12)
WEEI promos (week of 5/12/08)

Online

Boston.com -- Shopping Tip of the Day (4/07/08)
Boston Dirt Dogs -- Wine and Say Cheese Party (5/16/08)
Boston Dirt Dogs -- This Just In: Three New Red Sox Charity Wines (3/13/08)
Boston Wine Buzz -- A New Vintage of Boston Red Sox Wine (3/28/08)
Home Run Derby -- Are Wine Bottles the New Baseball Cards? (3/16/08)
iVillage -- Wedding Blog: Take Me Out To The Ball Game (5/30/08)
NESN Interactive -- Reference Desk: No wine-ing in baseball (5/23/08)
NovusVinum.com -- The Pitch is Merlot And Away (3/31/08)
Sports Business Daily -- Names in the News (5/15/08)
Wine Business -- Boston Red Sox players offering player-branded wines for charity (3/29/08)

Player rights used by permission of the Major League Baseball Players Association. A portion of the proceeds from sale of this product benefits the Major League Baseball Players Trust.