Duplin Winery, located in Rose Hill, North Carolina, gifted $37,892 to the North Carolina Children’s Hospital. Proceeds from all distribution sales outlets throughout the state of North Carolina for purchases of Duplin wines made from September 1, 2009 - November 15, 2009 contributed to this unprecedented effort.  Consumers became active participants by making a purchase of cool, sweet, and easy Duplin wines at North Carolina retail locations and restaurants.

“Duplin Winery could not be more pleased in the success of our fund raiser for UNC Children's Hospital. Our loyal consumers, distributors and retailers truly rallied around this great cause. During this time of financial shortages in most households, our fans came to the rescue of these wonderful children and the hospital that provides for their needs with such kindness and love,” Bill Hatcher, Duplin Winery Vice President of Sales. Mr. Hatcher played an integral role in initiating this unprecedented effort and was joined by Duplin Winery Retail Sales President, Jonathan Fussell, on November 19 to present the unconditional gift to the hospital.

Duplin Winery’s efforts coincided with the annual N.C. Children’s Promise fundraiser which raised over $1,000,000 for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.  Duplin Winery was joined by other corporate sponsors and media partners at the Radiothon/Telethon event on November 19, including Talecris, Time Warner Cable, News 14 Carolina, Curtis Media, and the Chapel Hill Wine Company.  The full day event was held at the North Carolina Children’s Hospital located at UNC-Chapel Hill and featured live broadcasts by 16 radio stations and News 14 Carolina.  Live musical performances by Richie McDonald, Craig Morgan, Jason Michael Carroll, Eric Church, and Jake Owen were enjoyed by those who attended the event. Duplin Winery presented their gift to the NC Children’s Hospital in the hospital lobby on November 19th and participated in live interviews and celebrations.

“We have always been encouraged to understand the importance of being involved and giving to our communities.  This year it is an honor to present the North Carolina Children’s Hospital with a check for $37,892 that represents not only Duplin Winery’s support, but the support of our North Carolina distributors, retailers and fans.  We can all stand proud knowing the we, as a community at large, are able to help the children and their families in the state of North Carolina,” Jonathan Fussell, Duplin Winery President of Retail Sales.

Further details and milestones of Duplin Winery’s support for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital can be found on their website, www.duplinwinery.com, and www.fillyourglasswithduplin.com.

About Duplin Winery
Duplin Winery is the oldest and largest winery in the South and jump-started North Carolina’s burgeoning wine industry.  This year Duplin Winery received two industry recognition awards, Impact Hot Brand and Beverage Information Group’s Fast Track Brand Award. Duplin Winery is the first winery to receive these awards outside of the traditional west coast and European winemaking regions.  Duplin Winery offers free daily tours and tastings of their award-winning Muscadine wines.  Muscadine wines, both red and white contain ten times the resveratrol found in ordinary red wines.  Duplin Winery hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Grape Stomp Festival held each September and popular dinner theater productions throughout the year.  Duplin Winery currently sees 100,000 visitors annually and has a state-of-the-art production facility with a 1,000,000 gallon tank capacity. For more information about Duplin Winery, events, news, and wine releases, please visit www.duplinwinery.com