Purpose

Supporting Alzheimer’s Research and Funding

We hope to honor our Dad, and the 50 million people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and all other neurological diseases worldwide by doing our part to bring awareness and funding to help find a cure.

A picture of Bob Macdonnell, founder of Round Pond Estate Winery and Vineyard located in the heart of Napa Valley, Rutherford, California.

“People are everything.”

– Bob MacDonnell

Our Dad: Bob MacDonnell

Round Pond Founder, Bob MacDonnell, was an old fashioned kind of guy.  He believed in hard work, kindness, and taking care of your people.  He believed in giving back by investing in future generations. Dad, our hero and mentor, always put people first and would be the first to give the shirt off his back to anyone that needed it.

Round Pond has raised $346,988 for the Fight Against Alzheimer’s since 2021

Our 2025 goal: $125,000

Each June

Each June, we are proud to donate 10% of the proceeds from Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc sales to the Alzheimer’s Association®. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

We invite you to help us support this worthy cause by purchasing our wines – either directly from us or from a restaurant or wine shop near you – throughout the month of June.

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Kith & Kin Cabernet Sauvignon and Kith & Kin Chardonnay stand on a fence post with a red barn in the background.

Kith & Kin: Every Bottle Gives Back

Kith & Kin, our sister brand, is now part of the fight against Alzheimer’s. A portion of every Kith & Kin bottle sold will be donated to organizations dedicated to Alzheimer’s research. As our most widely available wines, Kith & Kin Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay offer more opportunities than ever to make an impact. Whether you’re enjoying a glass at your favorite restaurant, picking up a bottle at a local shop, or ordering online, your purchase directly supports the search for a cure.

Honouren: A tribute to the fight against Alzheimer’s

In tribute to our father and those impacted in our Round Pond community, we created Honouren, a special commemorative wine showcasing photos of those living with, or lost to, Alzheimer’s as our way of bringing together community and raising vital funds for the fight.

We are proud to donate 50% of the proceeds of each bottle sold to causes dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s.

2022 Honouren Cabernet Sauvignon - raising money in support of Alzheimer's
People walking to end Alzheimer's wearing white shirts with "I walk for Papa Bob" on the back and holding purple pinwheel flowers

Community Support

Each fall we join our local Napa neighbors and participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This event allows us to make an impact in our local community while continuing to show up and support all of the families around us who are dealing with this devastating disease. This three mile walk raises awareness in our community while also raising funds for research, this year alone the walk raised over $134,000 for this important cause.

Round Pond Estate will donate 25% of proceeds from each bottle of Honouren sold from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and 25% of proceeds from each bottle of Honouren sold from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, with a minimum donation of $25,000. 

Kith & Kin by Round Pond Estate will donate $0.07 from each bottle of Kith & Kin wine sold from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, to support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association with a minimum donation of $5,000.