Talley Vineyards will release the 2015 vintage of their charity wine, Mano Tinta, on April 22, 2018. Meaning “Red Hand” in Spanish, the name Mano Tinta was chosen to signify the pride and commitment of farm workers to their craft. All of the grapes, materials and services used to make Mano Tinta are donated by the community. Sinor LaValle Vineyards, Ranchita Canyon Vineyards, Wolff Vineyards, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, and Talley Vineyards are only a partial list of wineries and vineyards who have contributed over the years.
The artwork on the label is selected through an annual revolving artist competition. Each year, local artists of all ages and experience are encouraged to submit their artistic interpretation of “Mano Tinta.” The vibrant and creative labels from the past vintages have featured a variety of colorful images, inspired by vineyards, farm workers and the bounty of harvest. According to Talley Vineyards owner Brian Talley, “The idea for the art contest dates back to the first label, which was designed by Jose Juan Rico, the son of two of our employees, who lived near Talley Vineyards at that time. The artwork was so personal and powerful, it inspired the idea of an art contest to tap into the energy and inspiration of our local community year after year.”
The profit raised from the sales of this wine are donated to the Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers; an endowment held at the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. The fund was created by Brian and Johnine Talley in 2004 to benefit organizations utilized by the vineyard and farm workers of San Luis Obispo County. The goal is to establish an endowment of $1 million so that this support can continue in perpetuity. Currently, the endowment is over $900,000. In 2017, The Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers made grants of $30,000 to a number of organizations including the the SLO Noor Foundation and Tolosa Children’s Dental Center. Most recently, a scholarship benefiting sons and daughters of San Luis Obispo County farm workers was created.
For additional information about Mano Tinta or The Fund for Vineyard and Farm Workers, please call (805) 489-0446 or visit www.talleyvineyards.com. For more information about the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, please visit: http://www.cfsloco.org.
About Talley Vineyards
Talley Vineyards is a leading producer of estate grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir located in the San Luis Obispo Coast region. The Talley family has farmed in the Arroyo Grande Valley for four generations, and this farming heritage informs their winegrowing approach, with personal attention given to every step of the process for a thoughtfully handcrafted product. All aspects of winegrowing, from planting the vines through bottling of the finished wine occurs onsite, with sustainable practices incorporated at every step. Talley Vineyards also produces the Bishop’s Peak label, capturing the diversity of greater San Luis Obispo County. For more information, visit www.talleyvineyards.com.