The Rainbow Fraternity was founded at the University of Mississippi in 1848. On December 16, 1884, representatives from Rainbow and Delta Tau Delta met in Nashville, Tennessee to finalize the terms of a merger of the two fraternities. At the time, Delta Tau Delta president W.W. Cook explained the purpose of the merger was “to get a standing in good universities of the South, and the Rainbows had a corresponding design toward Northern colleges.” In 1886 the Delt-Rainbow merger was finalized and resulted in Delta Tau Delta acquiring the Rainbow chapters at the University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt University.

We introduce you to our elegant 1886 Cuvée Blanc. This is an alluring and complex white wine blend, with a sensuous offering of tropical fruits, white flowers and subtle spice. The nose is like a bouquet of flowers and jumps from the glass with ripe lemon, white peach and orange blossom followed by notes of toast and white pepper. On the tongue, lemon bursts forward with pineapple and other tropical fruit, with undertones of vanilla. The finish is bright and zingy and mellows with vanilla and subtle spices in its length.

Retail Price: $44.00 / 750 ml

1858 Wine Club Member Price: $35.00 / 750 ml