Distinguished Vineyards has established a reputation for high quality, consistency in our wines and generosity through our hospitality. As we grow forward, we are committed to giving back.

Distinguished Vineyards is a proud sponsor of Women of the Vine & Spirits. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit & membership organization boldly pushes our industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era through their virtual workshops, education, leadership, and professional development scholarships and Annual Global Symposium.

Argyle Winery is a sponsor of the PDX Jazz festival, whose mission is to evolve the art of jazz by engaging the community, celebrating live performance and enhancing arts education.

A portion of annual proceeds from Argyle’s Ojo Brilloso program, which acknowledges and empowers vineyard workers through a trio of limited-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, are made to AHIVOY. Founded and led by successful Latinx wine professionals, the Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad (AHIVOY) provides education and professional development opportunities to vineyard stewards in the Oregon wine industry.

A portion of annual proceeds from Argyle’s Ojo Brilloso program, which acknowledges and empowers vineyard workers through a trio of limited-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, are made to The Roots Fund.   The Roots Fund focuses on securing a pathway for the BIPOC community in wine by providing financial support for education, mentorship, and job placement opportunities.

A portion of annual proceeds from Argyle’s Ojo Brilloso program, which acknowledges and empowers vineyard workers through a trio of limited-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, are made to ¡Salud! each year.   ¡Salud! works to make healthcare services accessible and affordable for Oregon vineyard stewards and their families.

Through the mantra good food for good™, the James Beard Foundation is committed to giving chefs and their colleagues a voice and the tools they need to make the world more sustainable, equitable and delicious for everyone.  Distinguished Vineyards joined forces with the James Beard Foundation to introduce Dough Wines, the first wine brand developed in collaboration with the JBF.  Dough Wines was created out of a desire to support positive systemic changes in the culinary arts and beverage professions. A portion of sales proceeds from Dough Wines is contributed back to the JBF in support of restaurant recovery, equality in the kitchen, food sustainability, and scholarships for culinary students

With a strong alignment to our commitment to supporting equality in the kitchen and the culinary & beverage arts, Dough offers two $2,500 scholarships to students of George Brown College’s Hospitality & Culinary Arts programs. These need-based scholarships are available to full-time students in GBC’s Hospitality & Culinary Arts programs, in support of women and BIPOC students who exhibit a strong commitment to their chosen field of study.

In 7th year of sponsoring a Step for Change challenge in support of No Kid Hungry and its quest to end childhood hunger in America,  Distinguished Vineyards has made financial contributions equivalent to providing over 300,000 meals to hungry children.  No Kid Hungry connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals.

Markham’s annual financial contribution supports the Bâtonnage Forum and Mentorship Programs. This non-profit organization is designed to stir up conversations about equality and to transition those conversations into pragmatic actions that create equity in the wine industry for women.

As women-led and women-made wines, both Markham Napa Valley Vineyards and MacRostie Winery proudly support and participate in the Women Powered Brands™ initiative.  This network is the first alcohol beverage-specific resource to support supplier diversity procurement managers with identifying women-owned, women-led and women-made brands in the beverage alcohol industry.

After supporting the nationwide distribution of A Fine Line, the film that brough national attention to gender bias in restaurant culture and the food system, Markham Vineyards now directly supports MAPP™, the nonprofit founded to empower women to lead through mentorship and advocacy.  Initiatives include mentorship programs, advocating for affordable, accessible childcare and paid family leave policies, providing financial grants to independent restaurants and food non-profits, and their annual MAPP™ Restaurant Reset Conference – the only conference for and about women chefs and restauranteurs.

Wither Hills supports the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a Maryland-based non-profit that promotes the ecological restoration of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay with a goal of planting one million oysters to create a healthier aquaculture which, in turn, enables the filtering of 50 million gallons of water per day.