Press
November 9th, 2012
805 Living
Charles and Ali Banks
“This Montecito couple bottles great wines for a great cause”
October 26th, 2012
Decanter
Life after Screaming Eagle
‘Creating a wine program that allows people to give back every time they buy was my goal,’ says Ali Banks.
October 8th, 2012
Points North Atlanta
“Take a break from the usual wine routine and make a positive difference while you savor the flavor of Cultivate Wines..”
August 31st, 2012
The Huffington Post
DoGooder Spotlight: Cultivating Good With Each Bottle of Wine
August 9th, 2012
Forbes
Wines That Champion Worthy Causes With Every Purchase
July 12th, 2012
The Atlantan
“At dusk, we drink new varietals from Cultivate Wines, a 1-year old company owned by native Atlantans Ali and Charles Banks, and as I quickly learn, the wines elevate the already incomparable food to a coma-inducing decadence.”
July 2nd, 2012
The Daily Progress
“Friends of Belwop, won a $50,000 grant from Cultivate Wines’ GIVE charity competition, which funded the purchase of a new plot of land and will allow the organization to construct an orphanage large enough to house 100 children.”
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July 2nd, 2012
Womenetics
“After spending about a decade in the world of fine wines, most notably operating Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley – known for producing “cult” wine for which enthusiasts are willing to pay top dollar – Charles and Ali Banks created Cultivate Wines.”
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June 3rd, 2012
Access Atlanta
“The Give is the tangible outcropping of the belief that for-profit companies with a socially responsible mission are powerful enough to shake the foundations of the world.”
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June 3rd, 2012
Oh! Nikka
“With Cultivate Wines serving as my tour guide, each taste of this fabulous quartet of pallet quenching sips traveled along my taste buds on a whirlwind tour that ended at the corner of paradise and euphoria.”
June 2nd, 2012
Independent
The Santa Barbara Independent shares about The GIVE and some local organizations participating
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April 18th, 2012
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene tastes some Cultivate for Wine Wednesday
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April 16th, 2012
Busy Mom
“Cultivating extraordinary friendships with Cultivate Wines”
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April 16th, 2012
Eat.Drink.Smile
“When I took the first sip of Cultivate’s Double Blind Pinot Grigio that night, the angels sang.”
April 15th, 2012
Just Malia
“I am impressed not just by their product but by their approach to business.”
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April 13th, 2012
Lannae’s Food and Travel
“The Feast is truly a feast for the all the senses.”
April 9th, 2012
Wine With Lisa
“The Gambler is a delightful masculine-style wine with a muscular body of sturdy tannins and acidity with aromas of leather and earth. Yet this bold Argentinian wine is not afraid to show its feminine side. You will be delighted with the balance of juicy strawberries,blackberries and a hint of spice and vanilla.”
April 1st, 2012
Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta magazine calls the GIVE “definitely a reason to raise a glass!”
March 20th, 2012
50 States of Wine
Kovas Palubinskas calls The Feast one of his “favorite wines this year!”
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March 9th, 2012
The Sunday Sparkle
“I’m sipping a glass of the Cultivate “Double Blind” Pinot Grigio, and my night has gone from ordinary to special with this bright Italian white wine by my side.”
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March 6th, 2012
The Blue Streak
“The Gambler is the hands-down favorite of everyone who works for Ruby Tuesday. From the servers to the executives, everyone loves it.”
February 9th, 2012
LOVEMikana
“Cultivate is the essence of bringing people together through wine, expressed through our wines and community to world support.”
December 22nd, 2011
Pizzazzerie
Pizzazzerie loves how Cultivate “spreads the cheer” of the holidays!
December 21st, 2011
The TODAY SHOW
Kathie Lee and Hoda had Cultivate at a party and loved it so much they shared it the next day on the show!
Click here to see the clip on youtube.