Koi Zen Cellars has given back over $75,000 to the local community!

As a brick-and-mortar business within Southern California, we believe in giving back to the community with the products that we produce, and by supporting our community with collaborative efforts, education, partnerships, and charitable donations. We have edited page this due to COVID-19, and currently are bringing back a few tried and true classics.  Here is how we can help your organization.

Guided Fundraiser Tasting Flights

  1. Organized and want to raise the most funds possible? This option is for you.
  2. The Organization sells tickets to a Wine Tasting Fundraiser to include a guided flight of 5 Koi Zen Cellars Wines and anything else the organization wants to include – food, entertainment, etc. The organization sets the ticket price.
  3. Koi Zen Cellars will receive $10 of each Fundraiser Tasting Flight ticket to cover the cost of wine, tax, and cc fees. The Organization receives the remainder of the ticket price.
  4. Koi Zen Cellars will offer the space of the winery for 3 hours FREE + 30 minutes set up. We will also have a registration table for guests to sign in.
  5. Koi Zen Cellars will donate 20% of the event’s additional wine glass and bottle sales. (minus tax and merchant fees) 
  6. Guided Fundraisers are held on Sunday afternoons and the tasting flight is guided for the group by one of our wine-educated staff at the beginning of the event. The guided tasting is about 30 minutes. The organization can schedule the remainder of the time with entertainment, presentations, auctions, etc.
  7. Note: A minimum of 20 people is required to qualify.
  8. Please call 858-381-2675 or email Events@koizencellars.com and we will reach out to you.

Note: Koi Zen has the capability to sell tickets online and reimburse the organization if needed.

Mix, Mingle & Sip Wine Fundraiser

  1. Don’t have a lot of time to organize an event? This option is for you.
  2. Just gather the organization, mix and mingle at Koi Zen Cellars, and raise funds at the same time.
  3. Koi Zen Cellars will offer the space of the winery for 3 hours FREE.
  4. Koi Zen Cellars will donate 20% of all wine sale proceeds from the event to your organization.
  5. Note: A minimum of 20 people is required to qualify.
  6. Please call 858-381-2675 or email Events@koizencellars.com and we will reach out to you.

Making Your Event a Success:

While Koi Zen Cellars does all of the coordination and logistics, It is the organization’s responsibility to promote, excite, and get as many people as possible to register for the event. The more registrants, the more money back to the organization. We recommend advertising the event a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the event and sending out reminders each week.

Direct Wine Donations:

Due to the California Alcohol Beverage Control rules and regulations, Koi Zen Cellars CANNOT donate gift certificates or merchandise for raffles or games of chance.

Other Options:

AUCTION CERTIFICATES: We receive a huge amount of requests for wine donations each week and our policy is to donate a Private Wine Tasting Package for 8 people at our Winery. The package includes:

  • A printed certificate with an envelope describing the donation
  • A private tasting flight of 5 wines for a group of 8 people at the winery.
  • A light cheese, nuts, cracker, and chocolate board.
  • A wine education on the “Zen of Wine Tasting” during your tasting flight
  • And 10% off wine purchases the day of the event.
  • The total value is $275 and expires 6 months after receipt.

If you would like to obtain this donation:

  • Please visit the winery during normal business hours
  • Provide a copy of your 5013C determination letter
  • Provide a printed description/flyer of the event or cause
  • The person picking up the donation, and receiving and redeeming the donation must be at least 21 years old.

Koi Zen Cellars will also sell qualifying organizations wine at wholesale prices which is 30% off retail. Due to the restrictions of our license, we are unable to pour wine for sale at your event, you must use a licensed caterer for that.

Please call the winery if you are interested in purchasing wine for your event.