New St. Helena Winery Meets Goal of Significant Contributions to Key Napa Social Services and Environmental Organizations
(St Helena, Calif.) – July 22, 2024—Caren and Nick Orum, proprietors of Arborum Napa Valley, today announced that they have met their goal of committing $1 million to local Napa social services and environmental conservation organizations before the release of their first wines from their CCOF-certified organic hillside vineyard on August 20, 2024. The inaugural wines, a 2021 Proprietary Red Wine ($265) from their historic St. Helena hillside vineyard and a 2022 Proprietary White Wine ($125), are crafted by prestigious winemaker Andy Erickson. Going forward, 100% of the net earnings from all wine sales will support these same purposes.
Beyond the Orum’s passion for making great wine in partnership with Oscar Renteria, his farming team, and Winemaker Andy Erickson, the true heart of Arborum is the desire to help make the world a better place.
Winemaker Andy Erickson stated, “Caren and Nick’s unwavering commitment to establishing a world-class vineyard drew me to Arborum, but it’s their steadfast vision and commitment to supporting our local community and environmental causes that truly sets them apart.”
“Our family’s personal motto, ‘in the acorn sleeps a forest,’ is displayed on every bottle of Arborum wine, reminding us that even the smallest acts of kindness can plant seeds that sprout and spread. And we believe the best place to start is with the community and the natural world surrounding us. That’s why we actively support nonprofit organizations that deliver valuable social services in the Napa Valley and contribute to organizations that help preserve the environment there and beyond,” commented Caren Orum.
Arborum supports the following charitable organizations:
10,000 Degrees
Supporting low-income students to and through college and beyond
Collective Napa Valley
Forest Health Initiative: fire mitigation and reforestation
Kiss the Ground
Promotes regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for our wellness, water, and climate crisis
Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
Supporting Napa Valley’s vineyard workers through education and professional development
Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Conservation of seashore and wilderness areas for future generations
Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center
Serving Napa’s Latino community with health, education, and social service resources
Save the Redwoods League
Protecting and restoring redwood forests and connecting people to their peace and beauty; supporting the ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway
Shine Napa Valley
Ensuring all Napa youth have access to the mental health services they need
“Arborum’s significant multi-year investment in 10,000 Degrees’ expansion within the Napa Valley has had a transformational impact on our ability to support local students from low-income backgrounds to and through college. Arborum’s gift not only has an immediate impact on the lives of our students, but ONE DEGREE is multigenerational—positively impacting families, communities, and the world,” stated Kim Mazzuca, President and CEO, 10,000 Degrees.
“Arborum’s generous financial support has significantly enhanced the Point Reyes National Seashore Association’s conservation efforts across multiple critical programs. From the monitoring of endangered coho salmon to the launch of a new Grassland Restoration Research study, their funding has allowed for vital surveys, advanced research, and the development of strategies to better manage and sustain Point Reyes ecosystems,” said Heather Clapp, Director of Community Engagement and Philanthropy, Point Reyes National Seashore Association.
ABOUT ARBORUM
Founded by Caren and Nick Orum, who purchased the property in 2013, winemaker Andy Erickson crafts two proprietary wines for Arborum. For the Proprietary Red, Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Hidden Key, Arborum’s certified organic estate vineyard, located just north of St. Helena on the east-facing slopes of Spring Mountain in the Mayacamas Range. The Proprietary White is a blend of Sauvignon Musqué, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon from Coombsville, with an estate Cabernet Sauvignon joining the portfolio in the future. The 20-acre Arborum Estate features a CCOF-certified organic vineyard, olive orchard, and 1930s-era hunting lodge that is now the Orum home amidst a forest of 100-foot-tall conifers. The Orums dedicate all net earnings from Arborum to worthwhile causes with each wine release, and they are committing $1 million to local and environmental causes for their inaugural 2024 launch. For more information about Arborum, please visit arborum.com or email wine@arborum.com.
