Wine fare sponsors
We want to thank the following wine businesses for their generous support.
Become a Wine Fare Sponsor
The wine industry is at a crossroads. Despite growing awareness and popularity of natural wine, women and LGBTQIA+ creators and farm workers who drive the movement still face systemic barriers—from a lack of financial equity to the absence of safe spaces.
Wine Fare 2026, our annual tasting with women who make and import natural wine, seeks to address this critical issue – not only as a tasting experience but also through panel discussions on equity and empowerment. The 9th Annual WINeFare will be a two-day event, May 30-31, at the Catharine Clark Gallery in San Francisco.
The Vinguard isn’t just hosting tastings; we are working to dismantle barriers, and we’re inviting you to be a part of our work throughout a tax-deductible sponsorship of the event. We offer different sponsorship levels, and each enables us to build a sanctuary where underrepresented winemakers can thrive.
Many of our winemakers are struggling to stay afloat in an unpredictable economy, so this year, we’re tackling this head-on by offering winemakers a 20% commission on all WINeFare tickets they sell.
55 winemakers from several states and countries, along with 500+ people, are estimated to attend WINeFare.
2026 WINeFare Sponsorship Benefits
Your sponsorship estimated audience reach:
Email subscribers = 1,600
WINeFare estimated attendees = 500
@winefaresf = 3,000 followers, @thevinguard = 2,400 followers
The Vinguard monthly supporters = 35 members
We understand that the current economic landscape impacts every business differently and have designed an array of 2026 sponsorship options.
Community Level
$250 Donation
2 tickets to Wine Fare
Invitation to Hosted Winemaker at Party at Wine Down SF
Website Feature on Sponsor Page
Social Media Story Mention
Social Media Post
Custom Newsletter Feature
gold Level
$1,000 Donation
8 tickets to Wine Fare
5 tickets for classes at The Vinguard Wine School
Invitation to Hosted Winemaker at Party at Wine Down SF
Website Feature on Sponsor Page
Social Media Story Mention
Social Media Post
Custom Newsletter Feature
silver Level
$500 Donation
4 tickets to Wine Fare
Invitation to Hosted Winemaker at Party at Wine Down SF
Website Feature on Sponsor Page
Social Media Story Mention
Social Media Post
Custom Newsletter Feature
platinum Level
$1,500 Donation
12 tickets to Wine Fare
8 tickets for classes at The Vinguard Wine School
Invitation to Hosted Winemaker at Party at Wine Down SF
Website Feature on Sponsor Page
Social Media Story Mention
Social Media Post
Custom Newsletter Feature
premier Level
$2,500 Donation
20 tickets to Wine Fare
15 tickets for classes at The Vinguard Wine School, or a private wine tasting
Invitation to Hosted Winemaker at Party at Wine Down SF
Website Feature on Sponsor Page
Social Media Story Mention
Social Media Post
Custom Newsletter Feature