Perfect for intimate gatherings, our Thanksgiving 3-bottle sampler brings the heart of Napa and Russian River to your table. Whether you’re hosting or being hosted, each wine is crafted to complement good food, great company, and the spirit of the season.
Includes:
- 1 x Firemen - 2021 Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley
- 1 x Gold Star Heroes - 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
- 1 x The Oak - 2020 Chardonnay - Russian River Valley
Wine Information:
Firemen:
Amid the Fraternity’s early symbols, Pi Kappa Alpha cast about for something special that would say “PIKE” to the world. Who would have guessed an answer might lie in ownership and use of a real-life, working, very old fire truck? After all, the colors were usually correct – garnet and gold. The desire for a fire engine swept the Fraternity following the March 1959 issue of the Shield & Diamond featuring the five existing PIKE engines throughout the country. Today dozens of PIKE chapters maintain retired fire trucks, which has led to a relationship with many fire departments as well as charitable support of first responders in our campus communities.
We introduce you to Firemen. This premium Pinot Noir is from the Russian River Valley AVA of Sonoma County. This beautiful wine is influenced mostly by the fog of the AVA and is very aromatic, with a velvet mouthfeel, and has a fruit character that is ripe and intense.
Gold Star Heroes:
Scores of Pikes have served in our Nation’s wars with more than 600 brothers serving in Vietnam, with 81 making the ultimate sacrifice. The Fraternity’s Memorial Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, honors this gallant service with a Gold Star Heroes exhibit which includes the uniform of 2LT Paul H. Eklund (Linfield, Delta Rho ’61), who served in the U.S. Army in Company A, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division in the Vietnam War. An Executive Officer, Brother Eklund was killed in action while engaged in a search-and-destroy mission near Bien Hoa, Vietnam on November 11, 1965. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star.
We introduce you to our flagship Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Gold Star Heroes. This is a premium and classic representation of the appellation’s preeminent varietal. Notes of black cherry, blackberry and plum are complemented by hints of toasted oak, dried currant and baking spice. Fine-grained tannins and ample brightness on the palate give way to a polished mouthfeel and exceptionally long finish.
The Oak:
Toward the end of his life, founder William Alexander likened Pi Kappa Alpha to the oak and drew the image depicted on this label, with roots grown from the acorn of 1868 and branches covering more than fifteen decades. A fair comparison: the oak holds the earth together against winds, waters, and storms on the southern coast of our country; in the East, it covers acre after acre; in the West, it dominates the landscape. The strength of the oak has come to represent the hearts of true men.
We introduce you to The Oak. The second release of “The Oak” Chardonnay is a real gem. Hailing from the cool and foggy climate for the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, this beautiful medium-bodied wine was grown slowly to build intense flavors over time. This wine was aged in French oak and displays a beautiful balance of fruit, oak and liveliness on the palate and exhibits lush mango and toasted almond. Balanced fruit with tarte acidity makes this wine a classic example of Premium Russian River Chardonnay.
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