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9 Iron Wines: A Combat Veteran-Owned Winery. We are a combat veteran-owned winery that supports PTSD charities through the sale of our fruit forward and approachable wines. By trying our wines and supporting our veteran-founded small business, you are already supporting these worthwhile charities.
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- Purple Heart Wines, Sonoma County, CA
- Bella Luna Estate Wines, Paso Robles, CA
- Singing Water Vineyard, Texas Hill Country, TX
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After serving in Iraq, Marine Corps veterans Ben Martin and Paul Warmbier and Navy Corpsman veteran Ryan Mills founded the Dauntless Wine Company. Understanding that good wine comes from good grapes, their veteran majority teamcrafts wines from grapes grown in the Willamette Valley. Location and quality are important, but Dauntless believes that th...
When he served with the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Leon Tackitt was responsible for rendering explosive materials safe. In retirement, he and his wife took over the family business, Tackitt Family Vineyards, in Paso Robles. Some of Leon’s EOD brothers and sisters had more difficult transitions to civilian life, though, so the Tack...
Winemaker John Moynier served as a Squadron Training Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in the U.S. Air Force from 1968–1972. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, he was a winemaker at C. Mondavi & Family from 1985 until his recent retirement in 2021. In 2015, Moynier developed the blend for Purple Heart WinesSonoma-appellated Red Wine, wh...
Kevin Healey and Sherman Smoot grew up as best friends, though they served their country in different ways: Kevin was in the Army in Vietnam, and Sherman flew F-4Js for the Navy. The two reunited back home in Paso Robles to establish Bella Luna Estate Winery. Emblazoned with an image of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bella Luna produces Fighter Pi...
Andy and Missy Ivankovich worked in different career fields before turning to wine production, and Andy’s time as a crew chief in the U.S. Air Force had a lasting impact on the couple. As co-owners of Singing Water Vineyards, the Ivankoviches uphold the winery’s tradition of championing Texas Hill Country wines and supporting veterans. Singing Wate...
After multiple deployments over 14 years, Brandon Casella left the Army to work as a wine and spirits sales manager. Casella met Blake Barnes on the golf course, and, although Barnes had a civilian background, he shared Casella’s passion for golf, wine and serving those who served. The duo founded Nine Iron Wine. Every bottle of Nine Iron’s red, wh...
Two special wines – the newly released “6.6.44” and the familiar Purple Heart Red – mark the sacrifices of the brave men and women who’ve fought so valiantly to protect world freedom. And if you buy either bottle, a portion of the sale is donated to charitable assistance veterans’ organizations.
- Dauntless Wine Company, Willamette Valley, OR. Proceeds from these Dauntless Wine Company packs go to Folds of Honor / Photo by Ben Martin. After serving in Iraq, Marine Corps veterans Ben Martin and Paul Warmbier and Navy Corpsman veteran Ryan Mills founded the Dauntless Wine Company.
- Tackitt Family Vineyards, Paso Robles, California. While serving in the US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Leon Tackitt was responsible for securing explosive materials.
- Purple Heart Wines, Sonoma County, California. Winemaker John Moynier served as a squadron training non-commissioned officer in the US Air Force from 1968 to 1972.
- Bella Luna Estate Wines, Paso Robles, CA. Kevin Healey and Sherman Smoot grew up as best friends, although they served their country in different ways: Kevin was in the military in Vietnam, and Sherman flew F-4Js for the navy.
Jun 18, 2024 · Dauntless Wine Company in Tualatin Valley, Oregon, has a noble mission to support the veteran community and make great wine. Founded by three Iraq war combat veterans, Dauntless hires veterans, teaches veterans how to farm, and contributes to local charities that serve the veteran community.
Nov 10, 2022 · Supporting Veterans in the Wine Community. Every veteran’s transition from the military is different, but the commonalities that help support veterans’ post-military careers – particularly in wine – are unmistakable.
Search Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations by State or U.S. Territory. Vineyards and wineries owned by Veterans (VOB), Active Duty Military, Reservists and Service Disabled Veterans (SDVOSB) of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and National Guard.
