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 Founders House - 2020 Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara County
- 1 x Sweethearts Divine - 2019 Chardonnay - Napa Valley
- 1 x Alexander C. Earle - Founders Red - 2019 Red Wine - Napa Valley
- 1 x Four Stars - 2018 Sparkling Brut - Méthode Champenoise - Napa Valley
- 1 x Golden Lyre - 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
- 1 x Karnea - 2021 Rose - Napa Valley
Wine Information:
Founders House:
As the Founders House is a steadfast sentinel of our Fraternity’s journey to excellence, this fine Pinot stands as a testament to the art of viticulture.
We introduce you to Founders House. 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.
Founders House 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.
Sweethearts Divine:
A Delta Tau Delta sweetheart is so much more than a pretty face, someone who brings treats by the shelter and a name on the composite. A true Delt sweetheart symbolizes all that is beautiful and good with the Fraternity. A Delt sweetheart holds a special place in the heart and soul of every Delt and is personified in the classic Delt song “Sweethearts Divine.”
Elegant and loyal to all with a hint of sweet, we introduce you to our Sweethearts Divine Chardonnay. 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.
Alexander C. Earle - Founders Red:
Alexander C. Earle was very much an adventurer. He is credited with the vision of beginning chapters of Delta Tau Delta beyond the walls of Bethany College. Earle himself recognized the significance of his advocacy for expansion. Indeed, his desire to grow the Fraternity through exploring new schools is probably his most enduring legacy.
Following graduation, Earle consistently answered the call to his family, country and Fraternity throughout his life. In his honor, we introduce the Alexander C. Earle – Founders Red. This proprietary red blend exhibits dark blackberry, bing cherry and plum notes with layers of coffee and tobacco. The finish is dry with long-lasting berry fruit. With silky but firm tannins, this wine is enjoyable now but also ages well in the cellar.
Four Stars:
The beginning of every Delt’s journey lies within the corners of the four stars. Inspired by our most sacred place, we bring to you the embodiment of excellence in this pristine vintage. As each Delt’s journey culminates in a celebration, this fine libation is a wonderful complement to life’s successes and celebrations.
We introduce you to Four Stars. 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.
Golden Lyre:
The Lyre symbolizes wisdom and moderation. In Greek mythology, Hermes is credited with its invention and gifted it to Apollo, the god of prophecy and music. For Delts the power represented by the lyre goes beyond the rote and the mundane. The lyre is emblematic of inherent ability, intellectual strength and moral superiority. As the music of the lyre enriched the lives of the ancients, so does the power of the lyre enrich the life of every good Delt.
We introduce you to our flagship Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Golden Lyre. This is a premium and classic representation of the appellation’s preeminent varietal. Notes of black cherry, blackberry and plum are complemented by hints 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.
Karnea:
Named after the ancient festival of Apollo, Karnea has been a cherished Delt event since 1869. At the center of this vibrant brotherhood, Delts gather for Karnea, the greatest of all Delt events, in cities large and small throughout North America. This limited-release bottle features landmark imagery from the three most visited locales: Cleveland, Chicago, and Pittsburgh.
We introduce you to Karnea, 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.
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