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With the addition last

year of winemaker

Vince Vidrine, Irvine

& Roberts is looking

to build their local

connections as well as

expand distribution
Quality, Local Products Fresh Produce

through the western Grab-and-Go Deli Hand-Cut, High Quality Meats
Local Wines Craft Brews
states in their quest for Fresh-Baked Breads Unique Specialty Items
Healthy Living Choices Customer Driven Selections
a world-class wine.

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happening in transitioning stages. Nested
into the side of the hill behind it, it also
combines the capacity for passive cool-
ing to their many LIVE and Salmon Safe- The RCC Foundation
certified sustainable farming and viticulture
practices.
Providing opportunities for student success and support for college
programs, campus development, community enrichment, and faculty,
Their team, says Donovan, has been hugely staff and instructional enhancement
instrumental in bringing this next chapter
of the vineyard’s story to fruition. Working
with experts like consultant Robert Brittan I never thought I would get the
and Results Partners, it has been a mul- opportunity to attend college because
tiyear process aimed at cultivating the I just could not afford to. With your help
potential of their unique blend of location, and the help of others, my dreams are
potential, and experience. With the addi- coming true. I cannot thank you enough;
tion last year of winemaker Vince Vidrine, it truly means the world to me.
Irvine & Roberts is looking to build their
local connections as well as expand distri- — Chelsey
bution through the western states in their You can help
quest for a world-class wine. When you donate to the RCC Foundation, you can be confident that
you are investing in the community’s future. Many of our students stay in
“This is a project that’s intended to be a leg- the region to live, work and contribute to the local economy.
acy,” says Donovan, looking over the vine- What’s next
yard and winery. “We’ve been charged with Talk to the RCC Foundation staff or visit our website for more information
creating one of the world’s great wines. We about how you can support Rogue Community College.
feel very poised to achieve that goal.”

Irvine & Roberts
1614 Emigrant Creek Rd., Ashland
541-482-9383 www.rccfoundation.org
www.irvinerobertsvineyards.com

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