Learn the inspiring story of how military "morale patches" inspired a wine brand dedicated to honoring active duty service members and veterans. We discuss their "Flight Room" tasting space, their support for charities like Irrelevant Warriors, and their mission to create a community for those who served. Plus, get a look at their inaugural wines featuring the P-51 Mustang and the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) labels!
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00:00 Introduction to the Texas Wine Lover App
03:06 Welcome to Texas Under Vine
04:01 Introducing Morale Patch Wine Company
05:04 Joshua White’s Air Force Journey
06:29 The Birth of Morale Patch Wine Co.
07:14 Supporting Veteran Charities & Irrelevant Warriors
07:58 Inside the "Flight Room" & The Patch Wall
09:41 Veteran & Active Duty Discounts
10:41 Interview with Co-Founder Joshua White
18:18 The Vision: Wine with a Cause
21:05 Stories Behind the Labels: P-51 & WASP
24:00 Future Plans: Army, Navy, & Marines Labels
27:40 The Flight Room & Patch Wall Experience
32:24 Events & Veteran Community Outreach
35:48 Tasting Information & Operating Hours
40:11 Future Growth & Satellite Tasting Rooms
44:03 Mission Debrief: Wine Library Selection (Petite Verdot)
47:00 Supporting the Podcast (Patreon & Merch)
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*Locations mentioned in this episode:*
United States Air Force Academy (https://www.usafa.edu/)
Arrowhead Creek Vineyard (https://www.arrowheadcreekvineyard.com/)
Irreverent Warriors (https://irreverentwarriors.com/)
National WASP WWII Museum (https://www.waspmuseum.org/)
Tuskegee Airmen (https://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/)
National Museum of the Pacific War (https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/)
Commemorative Air Force (https://commemorativeairforce.org/)
Hero Hut (https://www.herohut.org/)
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