$44k Raised for Mentoring the Next Generation of Women Leaders in the Wine & Spirits Industry
March 16th – Santa Margarita, CA—Ancient Peaks Winery today delivered a $44,000 donation to Dream Big Darling, a sum generated by sales of its specialty “One Stone” wines throughout the calendar year of 2022.
A portion of each One Stone bottle sold supports Dream Big Darling, a nonprofit that provides mentorship programs for the next generation of women leaders in the wine and spirits industry. The annual donation supports a multitude of initiatives developed by Dream Big Darling, including educational seminars and scholarships, professional workshops, leadership panels, networking opportunities and more.
“We’ve always had women in leadership positions at Ancient Peaks, and our partnership with Dream Big Darling is an opportunity to pay it forward,” said winery co-owner Doug Filipponi. “Our One Stone wines continue to provide a unique platform that supports this important cause.”
“This year, Dream Big Darling has goals that are more ambitious than ever, and we could never realize them without a partner like One Stone and Ancient Peaks,” said Amanda Wittstrom Higgins, founder of Dream Big Darling. “We are honored and thankful for their commitment to our movement and their incredible generosity. Their support is a direct catalyst to the evolution of all women in our industry.”
One Stone produces two highly rated flagship wines—a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Rosé. The mantra of One Stone is “the woman who moves a mountain starts with a single stone.” The wines are distinguished by their colorful labels, featuring original works by local artist Audrey Jackson. One Stone’s labels took the title of “Best Package Series Design” at the PACK 2022 Design Awards.
“It is gratifying to see our collective efforts culminate into a substantial annual donation to Dream Big Darling,” said Kristin Muhly, VP of sales & marketing at Ancient Peaks. “We are grateful to our winery team, distributor partners and passionate customers for making it possible.”
Ancient Peaks is a family-owned winery specializing in wines from our sustainably farmed estate Margarita Vineyard in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. Margarita Vineyard stands alone in the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA of Paso Robles, nestled into the rugged Santa Lucia Mountain Range just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The name Ancient Peaks honors the tall peaks surrounding Margarita Vineyard, which were forged by the collision of the coastal plates. Over time, these same geologic forces blessed us with five distinct soil zones—ancient sea bed, rocky alluvium, shale, volcanic and granitic—that bring natural complexity to our wines. Our tasting room is located in Santa Margarita. Visit www.AncientPeaks.com for more information.
