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Crowdfunding Campaign Launched by Three Sisters to Build Tasting Room

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Breathless Wines’ founders and sisters (L to R): Cynthia Faust, Rebecca Faust and Sharon Cohn
Breathless Wines’ founders and sisters (L to R): Cynthia Faust, Rebecca Faust and Sharon Cohn

HEALDSBURG, Calif., September 8, 2015 – Breathless Wines today announced the launch of its crowdfunding campaign to build a new tasting room in Healdsburg, California; the campaign will be unveiled during Breathless Wines’ Harvest Party on Sept. 26 at its current, temporary “pop up” tasting room. Use of the new tasting room space will be donated quarterly to Breathless’ non-profits partners for fundraising and educational events, with a portion of wine sales going to those organizations.

Breathless was founded in 2011 by three sisters—Cynthia Faust, Rebecca Faust and Sharon Cohn—as a tribute to the sisters’ mother, Martha. With over 20 Best of Class, Gold and 90+ point ratings between its three wines, it is recognized as one of the most distinguished sparkling wine brands today. “We wanted to do something in mom’s honor. It was all about our breathless moments with her, being involved in the community, and giving back,” said Sharon Cohn. “What’s most exciting is that my sisters and I work together. It’s just been a lot of fun for all of us.”

The new tasting room is slated to break ground in early 2016 at 499 Moore Lane in Healdsburg, just a few blocks from the Healdsburg town square. It will be the first tasting room in Healdsburg to be constructed of shipping containers. The 1920s inspired architecture and interior design will mirror the brand’s 1920s label and aesthetic.

“Through our crowdfunding campaign, we aim to build connections as well as a tasting room, and in doing so, help organizations create real differences in people’s lives,” said Cohn.

Breathless, with award-winning winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster, produces 1,500 cases annually of Brut, Blanc de Noirs and Brut Rosé, and contributes a significant portion of its proceeds to
charitable organizations.

One such organization is Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. Each year, Breathless Wines is a sponsor of “Wine, Women & Shoes,” a major fundraiser to improve healthcare access
and education, and also holds events at its tasting room to raise funds for the organization.

BRE_label_logo“Breathless is a wonderful partner for the Healthcare Foundation,” said Pat Callahan, executive director of Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. “They care about their community and are not just willing, but excited to support our cause and help out in any way they can. I can’t wait to see the new tasting room and sip their delicious bubbles in the new setting!”

Breathless Wines’ harvest party on September 26 will announce details of the crowdfunding campaign, and feature wine and food pairings, a live band, sabering classes and free sparkling wine tastings. A portion of wine sales will be donated to Healthcare Foundation Northern Sonoma County. Admission is free. Sign up to receive an invitation or register now to attend.

“Join in our crowdfunding efforts and become a part of the ‘Breathless Founder’s Circle,’ either on our website or by visiting our pop-up tasting room at 4001 Hwy 128 in Geyserville (open daily from 11 to 4). The rewards for donating and joining our ‘Founder’s Circle’ make it more than worthwhile—you become a part of our family, and part of something bigger than ourselves,” said Cohn. Crowdfunding donation rewards include Breathless swag, ranging from posters of the vintage Breathless label artwork to logo champagne stoppers and wine buckets, to wine for your favorite non-profit organization to use at fundraising events. Donation levels and rewards can be viewed on the website.

ABOUT BREATHLESS WINES
Three sisters, Sharon Cohn, Rebecca Faust and Cynthia Faust, invite you to mark the day with Breathless Sparkling Wines! In honor of all those who take no breath for granted, the sisters and award-winning winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster present a new sparkling wine label that pairs well with food and friends. Based in Healdsburg, Calif., Breathless’ three sparkling wine varietals have earned over 20 Gold, Best of Class and 90+ point ratings in the past few years alone. Breathless Wines is proudly committed to community outreach by partnering with more than a dozen non-profits each year to help create lifechanging, breathless moments in people’s lives. For more information about Breathless, and how you can join the Breathless Founder’s Circle, please visit www.breathlesswines.com.

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