On the news, in your social feeds, in your inbox, we’re all talking about COVID-19 and best practices to stay healthy and limit the spread of the virus. And we should be.
But I’m also thinking in particular about two groups close to my heart who will be deeply impacted: school children and hospitality industry employees. Below are ways HART & CRU is approaching health & safety and providing support for those who need us more than ever.
-Kevin O. Hart
If You’re Staying Home
As much as we typically love to socialize, we support social distancing and self-quarantining when necessary. The Cru is offering free delivery on all wine orders inside the I-275 loop in Ohio and can drop off at your door. Your orders support our small business and the many small businesses who produce and distribute the juice you love.
If You Want to Help School Children
Many children across the U.S.—including at Rothenberg Preparatory Academy, an inner-city public school in Cincinnati for those who live in low-income housing—rely on school lunches. As schools close, parents who work hourly jobs are struggling to find childcare, too. Let’s help these kids get the nutrition they need.
Kevin has spoken with Rothenberg and will be accepting donations through the button below to provide healthy food at no charge to these children. HART & CRU will write a check to the school for 100% of the donations received.
If You Want to Support Local Restaurants & Employees
The latest recommendations are for small groups and limited gathering in public spaces. Many restaurants are serving food-to-go and need our support. Tipped and hourly employees (including lots of our dear friends) are already experiencing reduced income, and won’t receive support from proposed government subsidies. If you can, please still tip with your order. Below are a few ideas on how you can eat and drink to show the industry you care.
BARBERA & PIZZA
Local Pickup: Taglio
Recipe We Like: Homemade Pizza
Wine We Can Deliver :
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Fratelli Alessandria, Barbera d'Alba (2018) : $25
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G.D. Vajra, Barbera d'Alba (2017) : $30
SANGIOVESE & LASAGNA
Local Pickup : Via Vite // Forno
Recipe We Like: Grandma’s Lasagna
Wine We Can Deliver :
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Monte Bernardi "Retromarcia" 2017 : $25
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Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico (2016) : $34
PINOT NOIR & BURGERS
Local Pickup : Sacred Beast
Recipe We Like : Perfect Burger
Wine We Can Deliver :
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Presqu'ile, Pinot Noir Santa Barbara (2018) : $25
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Evening Land, Pinot Noir Seven Springs Eola-Amity Hills (2017) : $40
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Hirsch Vineyards, San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (2016) : $70
GAMAY & WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN
Local Pickup : Fausto
Recipe We Like : Roasted Chicken
Wine We Can Deliver :
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Domaine de la Grand'Cour (Jean Louis Dutraive), Brouilly (2018) : $40
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Justin Dutraive, Fleurie La Madone (2018) : $45
WHITE BURGUNDY & FRIED CHICKEN
Local Pickup : The Eagle
Recipe We Like : Crispy Fried Chicken
Wine We Can Deliver :
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Guilhem et Jean-Hugues Goisot, Bourgogne Aligoté (2018) : $24
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Domaine Jaeger-Defaix, Rully 1er Rabource Blanc (2017) : $38
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Domaine Chantal Lescure, Nuits-Saint-Georges Blanc Les Creux Fraîches Eaux (2015) : $90
SAUVIGNON BLANC & VEGETABLES
Local Pickup : Abigail Street
Recipe We Like : Roasted Vegetable and White Bean Salad
Wine We Can Deliver :
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Lieu Dit, Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley (2017) : $25
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Domaine Michel Vattan, Sancerre Cuvée Calcaire Blanc (2018) : $30
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Venica & Venica, Sauvignon Ronco del Cero (2017) : $30
CABERNET & STEAK
Local Pickup : Goose & Elder
Recipe We Like : Steak and Brassicas
Wine We Can Deliver :
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No Fine Print, Cabernet Sauvignon (2017) : $25
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Matthiasson, Village Cabernet Sauvignon No.1 Napa Valley (NV) : $38
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Ashes & Diamonds, Mountain Cuvée №1 Bates Ranch Santa Cruz Mountains (2016) : $120
