One Hope Wines are crafted with more than just oenophiles in mind. By Elizabeth Rose
November 2012
When One Hope Wine began in 2007, the intention was to create great wine along with supporting great causes — and now, the “cause-centric commerce,” as CEO Jake Kloberdanz calls it, is supporting seven different causes, both national and global, where every bottle purchased equals a contribution. Each variety of wine is paired with a different national charity, and that charity receives 50 percent of the profits earned. One Hope began with only the cabernet, merlot and chardonnay and has since added one new varietal each year. All of the wines are vinted by Robert Mondavi Jr. in Napa Valley, and each bottle runs between $10 and $13.
The rest of the story