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 Exemplary - 2020 Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara County
- 2 x Green & White - 2019 Chardonnay - Napa Valley
- 2 x Two Roses - 2018 Red Wine - Napa Valley
- 2 x 1909 Reserve - Sparkling Blanc de Noirs - Méthode Champenoise - Napa Valley
- 2 x Seven Founders - 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
- 2 x Fairwinds 2021 Rosé of Cabernet - Russian River Valley
Wine Information:
Exemplary:
Above all else, Alpha Epsilon Phi inspires exemplary women. From the earliest days of our founders, our sisters have been dedicated to selfless service and inspiring others and committed to intellectual growth and personal development. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us – women like astronaut Judith Resnik, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and philanthropist Elizabeth Meyer Glaser. Today we continue to exemplify the values of beauty, strength and wisdom.
We introduce you to Exemplary. Our Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County experiences a lengthy and cool growing season that is similar to the climate of the Burgundy region of east-central France. Unlike Burgundy, our Pinot Noir experiences dense fog that rolls in off the Pacific Ocean; this fog contributes to the ideal climate for Pinot Noir, offering just enough moisture to be beneficial without lingering too long.
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.
Green & White:
The colors green and white were quickly chosen by the Alpha Epsilon Phi founders to represent their new sisterhood. The color green represents growth, while the color white represents fellowship.
There’s a voice within us calling
Green and white on high
Multa Corda, Una Causa
Alpha Epsilon Phi
We introduce you to Green & White. From the chalky soil of the Carneros region in southern Napa Valley, this gem exhibits lush green apple and bright grapefruit notes while dancing across your palate. This stunning wine is light and friendly with very subtle vanilla and pear blossom hints on the nose. Balanced fruit with tarte acidity makes this wine a classic example of Premium Napa Chardonnay.
Two Roses:
Our seven exemplary founders came together in 1909 in Brooks Hall at Barnard College looking for friendship, support and a home away from home. This inaugural bottle in our Founders series remembers with fondness our two Roses – Rose Salmowitz Marvin and Rose Gerstein Smolin.
Rose Gerstein was named “Best Natured” by Barnard Who’s Who in 1911. Rose taught Latin and English at the high school level and then switched to teaching accounting. She raised her family in Brooklyn, New York and was active in Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, Hadassah and National Council of Jewish Women.
Rose Salmowitz was described in the Barnard Mortarboard (yearbook) as “the tower of strength which stood four-square to all the winds that blew.” Rose was a teacher and managed the family-owned newspaper. Rose, and her family, lived in Queens and was known for her work for Brandeis University National Women's Committee locally and nationally.
The two Roses were shining examples inspiring all of AEPhi to bloom and grow.
We introduce you to Two Roses. 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.
1909 Reserve:
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.