Includes:

• 1 x Rolin Rosco James - 2018 Red Wine – Napa Valley
• 1 x Adytum – 2020 Pinot Noir – Santa Barbara County
• 1 x Convocation - 2021 Rosé - Napa Valley
• 1 x The Badge – Golden Cross - Sparkling Blanc de Noirs – Méthode Champenoise – Napa Valley
• 1 x 6-Bottle Wooden Fire-Branded Vintage Wine Crate
• 1 x Customizable 3D Wooden Card
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• 1 x Screwdriver Keychain to Open the Crate
• 1 x Wine Key & Pouch
• 1 x Slate Board
• 6 x Slate Coasters
• 1 x Wood Block Knives Set
• 1 x 4-Piece Chocolate Truffle Set
• 6 x Wine Charms with 1 Burlap Drawstring Bag

Wine Information:

Rolin Rosco James:

Founded by four young men at Vincennes University on February 26, 1897, Sigma Pi Fraternity has been operating nationally for 125 years. Over the past century, Sigma Pi has chartered more than 230 chapters in North America and has initiated over 114,000 members.

One of the four founding fathers of Sigma Pi, Rolin Rosco James was born in Lincolnville, Indiana on October 16, 1879, to Robert O. and Mary P. James. Graduated from Vincennes University in 1900; A. B., Earlham College, ’02; studied at Harvard Law School. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and by profession a consulting attorney. Brother James passed to the Adytum on High on February 4, 1953.

We introduce you to Rolin Rosco James. This proprietary red blend – from our award-winning winemaker Todd Heth – exhibits dark blackberry, bing cherry, and plum notes perfectly into layers of coffee and tobacco. The finish is dry with long-lasting berry fruit. Silky but firm tannins, this wine is enjoyable now but has the ability to age well in the cellar.

Adytum:

Sigma Pi is proud to honor one of our most notable alumni, 1976 Founders’ Award recipient Walter “Wally” Schirra, Jr. (NJIT ’41). He was one of America’s original seven astronauts, and served as commander of the first crew to fly into space aboard Apollo 7. Additionally, Schirra is the only man who flew in all three of America’s first human space projects.

We introduce you to Adytum. This Pinot Noir has aromas of cherries, raspberries, blackberries, and brown sugar with notes of baking spices. On the palate, the wine opens with bright, fruit flavors of strawberries, leading to a round mouthfeel on the mid-palate and soft, velvety tannins on a long, elegant finish.

Convocation:

The first Convocation took place in 1909 in Columbus, Ohio with only four active chapters. Since then, thousands of brothers have gathered to recognize outstanding chapters, undergraduates, and alumni accomplishments. This commemorative bottle represents the 55th & 56th Convocations where more than 100 active chapters gathered in celebration on August 17-20, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

We introduce you to Convocation, our 2021 Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon. The watermelon and strawberry notes burst out of the glass. When served cool on a warm day, the juicy acidity of the 2021 Rosé makes for a very refreshing and versatile wine, perfect to share on any occasion. Look for the hidden imagery in the rose petals.

The Badge – Golden Cross:

Each and every initiated member of the Fraternity proudly wears the Greek cross badge over their heart. The badge represents the fundamental insignia of a brother’s connection to the Fraternity, and the symbols on the badge represent specific aspects of our initiatory rite. Pythagoras taught that feeling is centered in the heart, so the deepest connection to the Fraternity is therefore placed over it.

We introduce you to The Badge – Golden Cross. This premium sparkling wine – meticulously and artfully made in the traditional champagne method – rivals anything found from the best Champagne houses in Épernay and Reims. Blended superbly from 100% Pinot Noir, this magnificent Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs exhibits brioche and a hint of berry, with bright citrus in the aromas. The fine mousse brings along these notes in the mouth. Lingering finish of citrus that begs for another sip.

Retail Price: $489.00

2 Twenty-Six Club Member Price: $391.20