sir_isOanswered grow question 4 years ago Just in case you think I'm fucking around...here's a clue about that.
Personally, I associate purpling mostly with light, calcium, phosphorus issues (whether it be plants at end of flowering, or suited for cold areas, whatever).
"Anthocyanins are a type of natural pigment that have high potential for development and utilization in regions like food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, with nitrogen and phosphorus starvation possibly promoting their accumulation in grapes."