2019 Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley, Sonoma

From the beginning of Roman history, soldiers used two basic types of shields: the great scutum, in either its oval or rectangular form, and the round bronze clypeus. It was not until the 12th century that Europe was to see a new type of kite-shaped shield that became known as the Norman style. Since arms were originally painted on shields, it is now a basic part of any coat of arms. Our Norman Shield represents friendship, justice and learning. While friends can have a profound impact on our experiences in life, this wine aspires to develop brotherhood – a deeper and more enduring type of friendship found only in the bond of the battlefield and a full goblet of wine post victory.

The 2019 Norman Shield Pinot Noir is 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.

2018 Pinot Noir – Los Carneros, Napa Valley

From the beginning of Roman history, soldiers used two basic types of shields: the great scutum, in either its oval or rectangular form, and the round bronze clypeus. It was not until the 12th century that Europe was to see a new type of kite-shaped shield that became known as the Norman style. Since arms were originally painted on shields, it is now a basic part of any coat of arms. Our Norman Shield represents friendship, justice and learning. While friends can have a profound impact on our experiences in life, this wine aspires to develop brotherhood – a deeper and more enduring type of friendship found only in the bond of the battlefield and a full goblet of wine post victory.

The 2018 Norman Shield Pinot Noir is from the Carneros AVA of Napa Valley. This intriguing wine is influenced by the windy and cool climate and terroir. Our Napa Valley Pinot Noir brims with bright red and black fruits chock full of verve. Notes of lilac and ginger weave into the fresh berry, cherry and plum notes with a hint of sandalwood and allspice.

2018 Napa Valley Brut Sparkling – Méthode Champenoise

Marching toward Rome on October 27, 312 A.D., Emperor Constantine’s forces were pursuing the armies of Maxentius, a challenger to the crown. According to legend, before going into battle, Constantine saw a cross in the sky that inspired him to victory. The Sigma Chi heraldry is influenced by this legendary feat of Constantine, a man who demonstrated a remarkable commitment to an ideal.

Our 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. Constantine Brut should be shared during all of life’s great victories. In Hoc Signo Vinces!

2018 – Red Wine – Napa Valley ***Library***

If you missed the inaugural shipment in October 2020 or you just want to re-stock, we will be offering “Courage” as an add-on to your Spring Shipment – based on inventory availability.

Benjamin Piatt Runkle, MIAMI (OHIO) 1857, was 18 years old when Sigma Chi was founded and was, perhaps, the most rebellious of the seven Founders – noted by throwing his ΔΚΕ badge on the table during an 1855 dinner meeting and his adamant stance when confronted by ΔΚΕ alumni. He, along with Founder William Lewis Lockwood, MIAMI (OHIO) 1858, designed Sigma Chi’s badge and convinced the Founders to base the Fraternity’s symbolism after the vision of Constantine.
He entered the Chapter Eternal on Sigma Chi’s 61st birthday at the age of 79. He is remembered for his courage: first in college by standing firm on his principles and later on the battlefield.

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.
Garnet in the glass with cherry, leather and earthy notes balanced nicely with juicy acidity. Tannic tasty raspberry and toasty oak long finish. Pair this blend with a juicy steak or any smoked meat.