Includes:

• 1 x Regardant - 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
• 1 x Rampant - 2021 Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley
• 1 x 3-Bottle Wooden Fire-Branded Vintage Wine Crate
• 1 x Customizable 3D Wooden Holiday Card
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• 1 x Screwdriver Keychain to Open the Crate
• 1 x 4-Piece Chocolate Truffle Set
• 1 x Cork Puller
• 1 x Wood Block Knives Set

Wine Information:

Regardant:

The 18th Convention in 1895 directed the Knight Commander to create a Coat of Arms into a proper “achievement.” While the badge had always been the proper escutcheon, it was desired to add the appropriate components of heraldry, such as a scroll, motto, helmet, crest, coronet, foliage or wreath, and supporters. In 1897, Samuel Zenas Ammen refined a prior design by Charles Kirby King. Lions are common supporters in heraldry and may have different meanings according to their posture. Commonly they are either in a rampant pose, meaning magnanimous or have nobility of mind, or regardant, with a sense of being circumspect, cautious and watchful.

Regardant Cabernet Sauvignon is one of two in a pair of Excelsior Napa varietals highlighting our “supporters.” With soft and silky notes of earth, spice, and lavender, it is a more elegant style varietal, perfect for the regardant sense within us.

We introduce you to our flagship Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Regardant. 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.

Rampant:

The 18th Convention in 1895 directed the Knight Commander to create a Coat of Arms into a proper “achievement.” While the badge had always been the proper escutcheon, it was desired to add the appropriate components of heraldry, such as a scroll, motto, helmet, crest, coronet, foliage or wreath, and supporters. In 1897, Samuel Zenas Ammen refined a prior design by Charles Kirby King. Lions are common supporters in heraldry and may have different meanings according to their posture. Commonly they are either in a rampant pose, meaning magnanimous or have nobility of mind, or regardant, with a sense of being circumspect, cautious and watchful.

Rampant Pinot Noir is one of two in a pair of Excelsior Napa varietals highlighting our “supporters.” With magnanimous dark notes of rugged black fruits, it is plush and full bodied, making a long-lasting impression. It perfectly matches the rampant and magnanimous sense within us.

We introduce you to Rampant. 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.

Retail Price: $299.00

1865 Wine Club Member Price: $239.20