Drink Wine and Support the Military

I'm already really passionate about wine, but I'm also really passionate about our military. For those of you who may not know, I am the proud of wife of a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corp. He is recently retired after 21 years, but our military life has been less than quiet. Right after we married, 9/11 followed and my husband was called to duty three times totaling about 3 years in all. One of those calls was a trip to Iraq and while he came home safe, not all families can say that their family member returned home or returned home in the health they left with. So, I'm really proud to support two new wines that we just brought in to our Woodbridge store.

Let me introduce U.S. Warrior Defender Red and White from California. Here is why it is extra special.

"U.S. Warrior Wines was built on a promise. While serving in Bagram, Afghanistan, Explorer Wines President, Jeff Cantor, visited with several wounded warriors at Craig Hospital. It was during these interactions that he decided he would take action on providing support and resources to our Military Warriors and their families. U.S. Warrior Wines was born. This brand offers a way to enjoy great wines while also giving back to those who protect and serve.

A portion of the sales of U.S. Warrior Wines will go to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Since 1980, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation has pledged support and assistance to the families of some 67,000 Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine special operations personnel

The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a top-rated 501 c (3) nonprofit organization that offers three primary programs:

1. Full college educations to the sons and daughters of fallen special operations personnel,
2. Educational and family counseling to ensure the success of special operations families, and
3. Immediate financial assistance to the families of severely wounded special operations personnel so their family can be bedside during their loved one’s recovery"

We tasted both the red and white amongst our staff. They are light, easy and should be great crowd pleasers. The red is 100% Petite Sirah and is fruity enough to be enjoyed all summer long. It’s the perfect hamburger wine. The white is a blend of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc and will be ideal with fish or salads. So, for only $9.99/bottle in our Bottle Club, you can buy a bottle, raise a glass and support the families of our American heroes.