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ROLLING HILLS VINEYARD
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Mascot Honors Rescue Dog, Supports Shelters
By Darby Tarantino
With the arrival of warmer weather, there’s no better time to get out and enjoy some of the Treasure Valley’s best pastimes—floating down the Boise River, dining al fresco, biking the scenic Greenbelt, or perhaps sampling a flight of wines at one of Garden City’s vibrant, urban tasting rooms. If you find yourself exploring the latter option, don’t miss the Rolling Hills Vineyard tasting room to experience magazine-worthy cheese and charcuterie boards and stellar award-winning wines, but also to support a very important cause.
Family-owned and operated by the Pasculli Family, Rolling Hills Vineyard features a wide selection of palate-pleasing wines, from a Grenache-based sparkling Spruzzi to a plush, full-bodied Malbec, but at the heart of their portfolio of wines is a unique winemaker’s choice red blend called Mascot. is gorgeous cobalt blue bottle with the jovial silk-screened Golden Retriever was created by the Pasculli family for their beloved rescue dog Bleu and to give back to the animal organizations in the community, donating proceeds from each bottle purchased. Sadly, just a few weeks after the tasting room opened in 2021, Bleu developed cancer and passed away.
Avid supporters of animal shelters and rescue organizations for nearly 30 years, the Pasculli family’s Mascot wine suddenly took on a new meaning. They wanted to honor Bleu’s memory and ensure that proceeds from Mascot not only benefited local animal shelters, but shelters throughout the entire state of Idaho. To date, nearly $20k has been donated to animal charities, and the number continues to grow. Each quarter, the Pasculli family selects an organization that will receive a 10% donation of the wine’s proceeds. Idaho Humane Society, McPaws Regional Animal Shelter in McCall, Boise Bully Breeds, Fuzzy Paws Rescue, West Valley Humane Society, and many others have bene ted from their donations since 2021. Are you also passionate about supporting animal shelters in Idaho? You can nominate a shelter of your choice, just by purchasing a bottle! Nominations are pooled and drawn from a hat each quarter. The more you buy, the more nominations you can make! What’s more, Rolling Hills Vineyard also offers a bottle recycling program. Bring back your empty bottle of Mascot wine, and they’ll exchange it for a collector’s drinking glass made from the bottle. They’ve given away more than 600 glasses since the program began! The current 2020 vintage of Mascot is a blend of 67% Malbec and 33% Merlot sourced entirely from the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area, and just 288 cases were produced. Wine Club Members receive up to 25% off bottle purchases!
Stop by Rolling Hills Vineyard, located at 152 E. 52nd Street in Garden City, and enjoy a tasting while you soak up some rays in their beautifully appointed wine garden. Grab a few bottles of Mascot, nominate your favorite Idaho animal charity, and feel good about giving back to the community. With every sip, you’re helping a pet in need! Until then, drink well, love often, and stay enlightened!
Don’t miss Rolling Hills Vineyard’s events! Enjoy monthly cigar and wine tastings, bingo, live music, and more! Visit rollinghillsvineyard.com for more details.
