Washington, DC, June 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing their tradition of giving back to the community, on June 8, 2017, Purple Heart Wines, a collaboration between C. Mondavi & Family and the Purple Heart Foundation, an organization which supports veterans in need, hosted the 2017 Check Presentation Celebration on behalf of the Purple Heart Foundation
Since the launch of the project in March 2016, Purple Heart Wines has donated $40,000 to the Purple Heart Foundation, which has been used to support U.S. military, veterans, and their families with services like VA benefits assistance, educational scholarships, counseling and more.
Proprietor Peter Mondavi Jr. and Janice Mondavi came to champion the cause and carry on C. Mondavi & Family's history of supporting veterans and the Purple Heart Wines project. Purple Heart Wines winemaker John Moynier presented the $10,000 check, the latest installment in a series of donations, to Bill Hutton, Senior Vice President of the Purple Heart Foundation. According to Moynier, himself an Air Force veteran and California native who has over 40 years of experience as a winemaker, “Working with a brand that combines my passions for winemaking and military service is the perfect finale to a long career in winemaking in Napa.”
“The continued support from great people like Peter and Janice Mondavi make an incredible difference in the lives of our wounded men and women veterans. Generous contributions like this allow us to continue to provide vital services to the veteran community.” Said Bill Hutton.
About Purple Heart Wines:
Purple Heart Wines launched its proprietary label, Purple Heart, in 2016 – created to honor the determination, bravery and commitment of America’s military heroes. Moved by its namesake, it is this noble medal that lead to the creation of the Purple Heart wine – a worthy tribute to the nation’s servicemen and women. It is produced in the United States’ greatest wine region – California. It is an uncompromising wine crafted under the close stewardship of C. Mondavi & Family, whose patriarch, Peter Mondavi Sr., was a proud veteran of World War II. Purple Heart serves as a testament to the integrity and virtue of the Purple Heart Foundation, and aims to further the organization’s cause through both awareness and fundraising. To support these efforts, annual donations will be made to the Purple Heart Foundation. Learn more about Purple Heart Wines at purpleheartwines.com.
ABOUT THE PURPLE HEART FOUNDATION
The Purple Heart Foundation enhances the quality of life of all veterans and their families, providing them with direct service and fostering an environment of comradery and goodwill among combat wounded veterans. The Foundation develops innovative solutions to the persistent problems facing our Nation’s veterans, fostering access to mental health care, benefits, educational opportunities, and employment. For more information, visit www.PurpleHeartFoundation.org.
For More Information, Contact:
Mark McCabe, mmccabe@purpleheartfoundation.org, 703-635-3530
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