DUNHAM CELLARS WINE SALES BENEFIT THE WORK OF HOSPICE

WALLA WALLA-Since 2015, Dunham Cellars has generously donated $10 from each bottle sale of their 2009 Founders Blend to Walla Walla Community Hospice (WWCH). Over the years, the sales of the 20th Anniversary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot from their Lewis Estate Vineyard have resulted in $19,000 in donations for WWCH.

The wine is the namesake of Dunham Cellars' founders, Mike Dunham, and his son, Eric, who started the winery in 1995. Mike died in 2013 and Eric in 2014.

Mike, who had been stricken with cancer, was on service with Walla Walla Community Hospice for several weeks in the spring of 2013. Following Mike's passing, staff from the hospice visited the winery to offer grief support to family and coworkers.

Joanne Dunham, Mike's widow and current partner in the winery, shared, "It has been an extremely heartfelt project over the last few years, and I am so glad we were able to give back. We are very thankful to them!"

As quantities diminish and the sales of the 2009 vintage come to an end, Walla Walla Community Hospice shared they are also very grateful for this project. According to Brad McMasters, WWCH Outreach Coordinator, "Unexpected, thoughtful financial support such as this is an investment in our community, funding the work we do towards outreach, bereavement support, and education. Dunham Cellars' ongoing support has been a true gift to Hospice and to those we serve."