Whether you are hosting the feast or bringing bottles to share, our Thanksgiving 6-bottle sampler brings Napa and Russian River classics to every table. From the first toast to the last bite, each wine adds warmth, balance, and a touch of celebration.
Includes:
- 1 x Royal Purple & Old Gold - 2020 Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara County
- 1 x Wisdom - 2020 Chardonnay - Russian River Valley
- 1 x From The Ashes - 2019 Red Wine - Napa Valley
- 1 x Ruh Rah - Sparkling Brut – Méthode Champenoise - Napa Valley
- 1 x Rudulph - 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
- 1 x Fairwinds 2021 Rosé of Cabernet - Russian River Valley
Wine Information:
Royal Purple & Old Gold:Â
The SAE flag is synonymous with the Fraternity. With its iconic colors and indistinguishable lettering, ours cannot be mistaken for any other. One look at the purple and gold banner is easily identifiable—and even more inviting. If a flag is waving, SAEs are welcomed beneath it. Designed by H.H. Cowan (Adrian 1890), the flag was officially adopted in 1892 during the 36th Anniversary Convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has remained unchanged since.
We introduce you to Royal Purple & Old Gold. 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.
Wisdom:Â
Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, represents the importance of intellect within everyday tasks. She is known for her dedication and as the sponsor of all useful arts, continuing to serve as a symbol of power and virtue. Minerva is a strong warrior who fights for just causes standing proudly with her shield and spear. Carrying weapons of wisdom and knowledge, she is the embodiment of peace and prosperity that Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s men strive to represent daily as loyal sons of Minerva.
We introduce you to Wisdom. 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.
From The Ashes:Â
Lore says that The Phoenix is a magnificent male bird, much like an eagle that would live for 500 years with never more than one Phoenix living at a time. After 500 years, the Phoenix would build a nest and set it on fire to be consumed in flames. Out of the ashes would come another Phoenix as beautiful and strong as the old to live another 500 years. The Phoenix, born of fire out of the ashes, became the symbol of resurrection and eternal life.
We introduce you to From The Ashes. The 2019 Red Wine is an artful red blend created by winemaker Todd Heth. This wine 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.
Ruh Rah:Â
Sigma Alpha Epsilon is the singing fraternity — there is a song for every occasion. The SAE Yell unites every member, especially when we are gathered for times of celebration. There is something special when members come together and sing in unison, bonded by the same ideals and principles found in every True Gentleman.
Phi Alpha Alcazee
Phi Alpha Alcazon
Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Rah Rah Bon Ton Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Rah Rah Bob Ton Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Ruh Rah Ruh Rah Ruh Rah Ree
Ruh Rah Ruh Rah S-A-E!
We introduce to you Ruh Rah. 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.
Rudulph:Â
Born on October 10, 1837, John Barratt Rudulph remains one of Sigma Alpha Epsilon's most beloved founders. Perhaps because he was one of DeVotie's dearest friends, or maybe because he designed the fraternity's iconic badge, or could the reason be found in the story of his rekindling love for SAE? By the turn of the century, Rudulph had lost touch with the fraternity, as the fraternity had with him. Upon locating the founder, Billy Levere brought Rudulph to the 50th Anniversary Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1906. Brother Rudulph was astonished at how SAE had blossomed from a tiny band of brothers to a national institution and, in a quiet moment at that Convention, as he thought back to the days of 1856, said: "We never dreamt of this." He attended the Atlantic City Anniversary Convention in 1909 before he died on April 13, 1910. He is buried at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Alabama.
We introduce you to Rudulph. 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.
Fairwinds 2021 RosĂ© of Cabernet:Â
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.