"In today's global market, it's imperative every wine send a clear message to its buyer. Sometimes, the story behind the bottle is more important than what exists inside. The Oregon story is about high quality, sustainable agriculture and true stewardship of the land. This message is paramount to Oregon's positioning in the global wine marketplace. The LIVE certification emphasizes this point and creates a brand position that most other wine regions simply don't have - it's Oregon's edge on the competition. To be able to say your winery and vineyards have achieved the highest certification in the world for sustainable viticulture, now that's pretty powerful."
Maria Ponzi Fogelstrom
Sales and Marketing Director,
Ponzi Vineyards
LIVE Supporters
This is an exciting time for the Oregon wine industry. Approximately one quarter of the vineyards in Oregon will become certified sustainable in 2009!
To accomplish the lofty goals of the coming years we need your help. Our meteoric growth of the past three years has created the need to expand our administrative infrastructure, and strengthen our internal information systems. These changes have created some fiscal challenges for the LIVE Board. We always hesitate to raise dues and fees on our burgeoning new membership, lest they get discouraged. The LIVE Board has decided to make this appeal for help with keeping our organization in the black. If you choose to donate, but not to pursue LIVE Winery Certification, your support is requested at the levels listed below. We hope that we can count on your help!
Our suggested 100% tax deductible winery support structure:
For wineries producing:
Less than 10,000 cases per year-$300
More than 10,000 cases per year-$500
Corporate contributions and gifts-in-kind are also welcome.
To add your winery or business to our list of winery supporters, please mail your check to:
LIVE, Inc.
P.O. Box 5185
Salem, Oregon 97304