When Bob Jankelson, owner of Tsillan Cellars Winery, purchased 130 acres of prime south shore orchards between 2000 and 2003 stewardship of Chelan’s agricultural legacy and stimulation of Chelan’s economy was the foundation of his commitment to community. The intervening years saw his dream of a world class destination estate winery come to fruition.

Blessed with a new Lake Chelan AVA, estate vineyards growing world class wine grapes, the excitement of Sorrentos Ristorante and a 20 percent increase in wine tourism this year Tsillan Cellars has much to be grateful for. However, remembering that these are difficult times for many Chelan residents, Dr. Jankelson and Tsillan Cellars is committed to remembering the less fortunate. Each month Tsillan Cellars is contributing $1.00 to a chosen Chelan Charity for every bottle of estate grown white wine sold at Tsillan Cellars during that month. A new charity is selected every month.

The Chelan Valley Food Bank was Tsillan Cellars July Charity of the Month. Tsillan Cellars will present a check for $2500 to the Director of the Food Bank.  

Chelan Valley Hope has been selected as the organization that will receive the August benefit for every bottle of estate white wine sold at Tsillan Cellars.  Chelan Valley Hope is a combination of faith-based and secular community organizations formed for charitable and educational purposes. Chelan Hope offers referral services, promotes accessing service and resources for underserved and vulnerable residents in the Lake Chelan Valley and adjacent areas.

Please call Bob at Tsillan Cellars, (509) 682- 9463, if you have a local charity that would benefit from being the Tsillan Cellars Charity of the Month.