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In short, Sigma Chi began because good men chose to act. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seven young men wanted something better in a fraternity during their collegiate experience, and from that recognition, a dream was born - the Sigma Chi Fraternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur seven founders recognized that a principle-driven lifestyle should be paramount in an individual's lifelong quest to achieve progressive development and that the world in which they lived had a great need for ethical leaders whose core principles were based on the possession of a remarkable character.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the foothills of Calistoga, we present Seven Founders, Grand Reserve - one of our smallest production, single-vineyard wines we have ever offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis truly enchanting Cabernet encapsulates the beautifully faceted and darkly melodic qualities of the vineyards locus amoenus while simultaneously harnessing the brooding, dense fruit tones of Calistoga fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of brown spice tempt the nose, giving way to classic Calistoga fruit density. Darkly melodic waves of plump fruit tones focus the palate within a mesmerizing tunnel of dusted blackberries, dark cherries, and strawberries. Perfectly nuanced high tones define a sense of lift and verve you rarely experience in even the finest Cabernets as the finish wanes to a soft lake of lasting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle is hand-waxed, hand-stamped with the White Cross in the wax, hand-numbered, and packed in wood wool in its own hand-numbered wooden crate with a specially made sliding wooden lid by the Proprietor \u0026amp; CEO, Significant Sig Brandon R. Chaney, himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom grape to bottle to wooden crate - a complete labor of love. 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Hailing from the cool and foggy climate of 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 tart acidity makes this wine a classic example of Premium Russian River Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweetheart is the symbol of the spiritual ingredient in the brotherhood, and we hope this wine will be shared amongst friends and family in the same sentiment. 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A limited-production, The Duke Cab's tremendous full-body structure and balance are the essence of Mount Veeder, known as the source of some of Napa Valley's most extraordinary mountain-grown wines. Concentrated fruit flavors and integrated tannins introduce a balance of complex, sophisticated aromatics and fruit intensity. 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The watermelon and strawberry notes burst out of the glass. When served cool on a warm day, the juicy acidity of the 2019 White Rose makes for a very refreshing and versatile wine to share on any occasion. 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