From hosting a crowd or arriving with a generous gift in hand, our Thanksgiving 12-bottle sampler brings Napa and Russian River classics to every table. From the first toast to the last bite of pie, each bottle adds warmth, balance, and a touch of celebration for the whole group.
Includes:
- 2 x The Pinnacle of Fame - 2023 Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley
- 2 x The Tomahawk - 2020 Chardonnay - Russian River Valley
- 2 x Black Lantern - 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
- 2 x Silence - Sparkling Brut - Méthode Champenoise - Napa Valley
- 2 x Founders Red - Stephen Ormsby Rhea - 2020 Red Wine - Napa Valley
- 2 x Fairwinds 2021 Rosé of Cabernet - Russian River Valley
Wine Information:
The Pinnacle of Fame:
The hope, desire, and purpose of our Fraternity is to help our brothers acquire the attributes of character that will assist them to ascend the Pinnacle of Fame. The challenge of Alpha Sigma Phi is the call to an appreciation of man’s noblest virtues.
The five virtues that lead one toward the Pinnacle of Fame are Silence, Charity, Purity, Honor and Patriotism.
We introduce you to The Pinnacle of Fame. The 2023 vintage will be remembered for its cool conditions throughout the summer and into harvest, shaping a beautifully expressive Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. Layered aromas of blackberry, baking spices, cranberry, cardamom, anise and floral rose burst forth on the nose, while zingy cherry juice, cola nut, black tea, pomegranate, and hints of lemon zest unfold on the palate of this lush round Pinot that is braced by bright acidity.
The Tomahawk:
The rivalry between Kappa Sigma Theta and Alpha Sigma Phi, the two sophomore societies, spilled over into print. Kappa Sigma Theta attacked our new society in The Yale Banger. In response, Alpha Sigma Phi began publishing The Yale Tomahawk in November 1847. The Yale Tomahawk was printed on a page twelve by eighteen inches and folded to form a four-page, 9-by-12 folio, costing six cents per copy.
The content of The Yale Tomahawk attacked Kappa Sigma Theta and The Yale Banger, but also included editorials, articles about Yale life, Fraternity announcements, poems and other essays.
The Tomahawk is the oldest college fraternity publication in the world. After it appeared in 1847, it continued until the University suspended it in 1852. Since its revival in April 1909, it has been continuously published.
We introduce you to The Tomahawk. This 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.
Black Lantern:
The Black Lantern Processional is one of our brotherhood’s public rituals and one of Alpha Sigma Phi’s oldest. It was born at Yale University in the mid - 1800s. Traditionally, those selected for membership were placed into the line in between brothers and taken to the place where they were to be initiated. Today the processional is used to celebrate Founders’ Day, to mark the anniversary of a chapter, to gather new members for the Initiation ceremony, or as a memorial for our deceased brothers.
We introduce you to Black Lantern. Our flagship Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic representation of the appellation’s preeminent varietal. Notes of black cherry, blackberry and plum are complemented by hits 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.
Silence:
It is our belief that our values separate Alpha Sigs from other men. For the first 161 years of our existence as a brotherhood, the values that defined us were so shrouded in secrecy that they were only discussed during the Initiation Ceremony. At the 2006 Grand Chapter, the Brothers courageously broke with tradition and lifted the veil of secrecy under which our values had labored for too long. Through this knowledge, the world could hold us accountable for living up to the promise these values represent.
Our value of Silence teaches us that he has the strength to embrace silence and the will to build an interior life founded upon an honest desire to truly listen to others. Trust in silence transcends the gulf that is created when men feel the need to compete in action or rhetoric. He is introspective and self-reliant.
We introduce you to Silence. 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 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this magnificent Napa Valley Brut exhibits rich fruit aromatics of strawberry and delicate white cherry that follows through to a creamy mid-palate accompanied with highlights of lime and wet minerality and a lingering vibrant finish.
Founders Red - Stephen Rhea:
Stephen Ormsby Rhea was born in 1825 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ormsby entered St. Paul's College on Long Island in 1842 where he met another gentleman who he seemed to have much in common with, Louis Manigault. Ormsby did not decide to attend Yale College until after Manigault convinced him to come.
Rhea remained at Yale only six months after the founding of Alpha Sigma Phi but stayed in New Haven a few months taking instruction from tutors. During breaks from studying, he devoted his free time to the cultivation of the Fraternity. Rhea entered Omega Chapter in 1873 and was buried in a family plot near Clinton, Louisiana. There is no known photograph of Stephen Ormsby Rhea.
We introduce you to Founders Red - Stephen Ormsby Rhea. Our proprietary red blend always exhibits the craft of blending, where all the parts complement the round character of the final wine. Deep dark saturated color, with spicy plum and black cherry, tobacco, cinnamon, and floral and camphor hints on the nose while on the palate it is voluptuous, dark fruited, juicy, round and long lasting with currant, dark chocolate, roasted beets and a persistent finish in this full-bodied wine.
Fairwinds 2021 Rosé of Cabernet:
Our Rose of Cabernet 2021 hails from the Russian River Valley, offering a delightful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon in rosé form. Vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries and watermelon precede flavors of red berries and citrus zest. A crisp acidity and a hint of floral notes on the finish make this rosé a perfect companion for sunny days.
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