Make wine, not war: Marines' cabernet "Jarhead Red"

By at 11:39 am Tuesday, Jul 11

Noah at Defensetech says,
From the halls of Montezuma to Inchon to Fallujah, the United States Marine Corps have proved themselves to be the meanest, toughest, most resourceful warriors on the planet. Now, a single test remains for this hallowed assemblage of fighters: Make a rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fortunately, the former Marines at Firestone Vineyards are meeting the challenge, by producing "Jarhead Red."

The wine is "a robust, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged in French oak barrels for eight months. It offers flavors of plum, cassis and black currant with fine tannins on the finish," according to Firestone's website. "Jarhead Red is available in 750ml (the Rifleman) and 1.5L (the Sergeant). Occassional availability on larger formats including 3.0L (the Sergeant Major) and 5.0L (the Commandant)."

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