Purple Heart Wines Helps Military Veterans

“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.”

— General Douglas MacArthur

 

Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling of The Twilight Zone

 

Purple Heart Wines Hosts Military Veterans and Congressional Wine Caucus

Winemaker, Veteran Ray Coursen to Present Wine to Congressman and Guests on Capitol Hill

 

Washington D.C., February 28^th 2017 — C. Mondavi & Family in conjunction with the Military Veterans Caucus and Congressional Wine Caucus are proud to be presenting Purple Heart Wines (purpleheartwines.com/) from Napa Valley on March 1^st, 2017 in Washington D.C. The cause-worthy wine brand will be sharing the latest 2014 vintage with members of congress, media and guests of honor from the Purple Heart Foundation, including Purple Heart recipient and Chairman of the Board Bill Wroolie. Congressional Wine Caucus Co-Chair, Congressman and Purple Heart recipient Mike Thompson of California’s 5^th district, which includes Napa Valley, will also be in attendance. Winemaker and Vietnam Veteran Ray Coursen will present the wine at the event and will discuss his dedication to Purple Heart Wines and his commitment to veterans’ issues.

 

Purple Heart Vines in Napa Valley

A label produced under C. Mondavi & Family, Purple Heart Wines pays tribute to American military veterans through support of the Purple Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to serving the unmet needs of military men, women and families. While visiting Washington D.C., Coursen will present a $10,000 check donation to the Purple Heart Foundation for a total of $30,000 donated by Purple Heart Wines in the 12 months since the brand’s launch in March 2016. “I am thrilled to be in Washington D.C. this week to raise a glass of Purple Heart Red Blend with some of my fellow veterans,” comments Ray Coursen. “I hope this wine inspires others to stop and think about the sacrifices our nation’s servicemen and women have made to protect our freedoms.”

Purple Heart Wines has enjoyed significant success in its first year including a sold-out 2013 vintage, the addition of a second winemaker in summer 2016 with Iraq War Veteran David Grega, increased production for the 2014 Purple Heart Red and top scores and accolades from national press. In addition to support for the Purple Heart Foundation, the brand pays tribute to the tradition of military service at C. Mondavi & Family and honors the late Peter Mondavi Sr., a veteran of World War II. 

Order yours here Purple Heart Wine

About Purple Heart Wines

Purple Heart is a Napa Valley red wine crafted by accomplished military veteran winemakers under the stewardship of the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family, whose patriarch is a proud veteran of World War II. It was created in collaboration with the Purple Heart Foundation to support the many needs of brave service men and women returning home. The Purple Heart is a congressional military decoration, awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy. No military award better symbolizes the bravery, determination and selflessness of the military men and women serving our country. It is this noble medal that inspired the creation of Purple Heart Wines. In partnership with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the winery makes an annual financial contribution to the Purple Heart Foundation to help them achieve their mission.

                  Watch and listen Purple Heart

This wonderful piece of information was sent to us by -
 

Juliana ColangeloSenior AE, West Coast Director- San Francisco Office P: 973-951-6145 E: jcolangelo@colangelopr.com

540 Howard Street, 2nd Floor,San Francisco, CA 94105

Thanks to Juliana for getting this to us and helping to spread the word for this wonderful project.

 

Happy Wine Adventures,

Cheers,
 

WineWalkabout

“If a man does his best, what else is there?”

— General George S. Patton