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 Birds of a Feather - 2021 Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley
- 1 x Pearl - 2020 Chardonnay - Russian River Valley
- 1 x Ms. Katrina - 2020 Red Wine - Napa Valley
- 1 x 1912 Reserve - Sparkling Brut - Méthode Champenoise - Napa Valley
- 1 x Ms. Dorothy - 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
- 1 x Memphis - 2021 Rosé - Napa Valley
Wine Information:
Birds of a Feather:
Adopted as Fraternity’s mascot in 1987, the penguin has been a prominent fixture in Theta Phi Alpha for the past 35 years. Penguins symbolize loyalty and affinity, mating for life and returning to the same partner year after year. Their friendliness and dedication to their mate and community makes them a perfect symbol for Theta Phi Alphas from North to South, East to West.
We introduce you to Birds of a Feather. From the Russian River Valley AVA of Sonoma County, this beautiful wine is influenced mostly by the fog of the AVA and is very aromatic, with a velvet mouthfeel, and has a fruit character that is ripe and intense.
Pearl:
Added as the second official jewel in 1920, the pearl has great meaning to Theta Phi Alpha, being the main feature of our membership badge. The pearl is a treasured jewel, requiring no special cutting or polishing to maximize its beauty, making it treasured in its original form. Nineteen pearls sit atop a gold Theta, over the Phi and the Alpha, giving meaning to many areas within the Fraternity.
We introduce you to Pearl. 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.
Ms. Katrina:
Before the famed porch at 811 East Huron, there was the gathering place provided by the Caughey sisters - Katrina and Dorothy - as the Founders sought to bring that prized vision of sisterhood to fruition. The community to come got its footing with Katrina and Dorothy as thoughtful stewards and hostesses, frequently welcoming the budding sorority into their home in Ann Arbor - a contribution called "gracious and enthusiastic" by Mildred. Katrina's status as a Founder came much later when, in 1959, a review of a Founder's diary and other source documents of the time bore the truth about the support and impact that Katrina and Dorothy, as well as collegians Eva and Otilia, had on bringing Theta Phi Alpha into being. Katrina created a scrapbook of her time at the University of Michigan, much of which detailed the fun and frivolity of what was to become Theta Phi Alpha. Katrina was a dedicated Fraternity member, quietly supportive until her passing in 1966, just shy of her 79th birthday.
We introduce you to Founder Ms. Katrina. 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.
1912 Reserve:
Founded in 1912, Theta Phi Alpha celebrates a long history of everlasting sisterhood, established by our ten valiant Founders. This premium sparkling wine is crafted using the centuries-old “Méthode Champenoise” and draws inspiration from the courage and leadership that brought Theta Phi Alpha into being in 1912.
We introduce you to 1912 Reserve. 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.
Ms. Dorothy:
Ms. Dorothy is the second of ten releases in the Founders’ series. The Founders’ series honors the legacy of Theta Phi Alpha’s Founders, who, in their desire to establish an organization that supported women at the University of Michigan, cultivated a sisterhood that thrives today.
Dorothy Caughey Phalan, considered by other Founders as a forward thinker, utilized her character traits of leadership with direction and a steady focus towards assisting in the founding of the Sorority by providing the original meeting space to plan the reorganization of Omega Upsilon. Forever linked to Theta Phi Alpha, Dorothy was the mother of the first legacy and welcomed her granddaughter to the circle of sisterhood.
We introduce you to Ms. Dorothy. This 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.
Memphis:
From Elvis’ “Blue Suede Shoes” to over 100 barbecue joints serving up the best ribs in town, Memphis is home to many iconic landmarks, food, and activities, including Theta Phi Alpha’s 2022 National Convention! With a stay at The Peabody and their five resident ducks, our members enjoyed a visit at the National Civil Rights Museum, traditional Memphis barbecue on Beale Street, and all of the great memories that National Convention has to offer.
We introduce you to Memphis, 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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