The Collection

Chappellet 2020 Chappellet Mountain Cuvée

Alexa Chappellet Flagler (Notre Dame Parent), Aubrey Chappellet Flagler '20

Chappellet Vineyard was founded in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet and the family has been producing extraordinary wine from their legendary Pritchard Hill Estate for more than 50 years. They are proud that third-generation vintner, Aubrey Chappellet Flagler, was a member of the Notre Dame class of 2020.

Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs 2020 Chardonnay

Paul Hobbs '75

Paul Hobbs ’75 is the owner and winemaker of Paul Hobbs and Crossbarn wineries in Sebastopol, California. Crossbarn was founded in 2000 to honor his family’s farming legacy by crafting wines that capture the truest expression of the appellation. By sustainably nurturing each vineyard and using minimalist winemaking techniques, Crossbarn is a reflection of the ideals of farm life and having a deep sense of respect for family, a love of the land, and the joy of collaborative effort.

Louis Martini 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

Joseph E. Gallo '62, Stephanie Gallo '94, and Joseph C. Gallo '98

Gallo Chief Marketing Officer, Stephanie Gallo ‘94, is proud to be a part of this year’s program celebrating 50 years of women at Notre Dame. For more than 80 years, Gallo brand Louis Martini has crafted world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from the exceptional vineyards of Sonoma and Napa counties. Today, this tradition carries on with a range of beautifully structured and unforgettable Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards 2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Louis Lucas '63

Louis Lucas ‘63, a third generation grape grower, and Superior Court Judge Royce Lewellen met in 1975 through the Santa Maria Wine & Food Society. Louis was a well respected grower who had been supplying premium wine grapes for reputable Napa and Sonoma wineries for decades. Royce Lewellen was a passionate wine enthusiast with a vision for the future of the Santa Barbara County wine industry. Over the next twenty-five years, the Lucas and Lewellen families would grow in a deep friendship that would serve as the foundation for Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, a Solvang, California based winery with four hundred estate acres situated among three of Santa Barbara County’s separate and distinct climate zones, three major wine labels, two popular tasting rooms in downtown Solvang, and a state of the art winery. Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards has a distributor presence in 25 states and 14 countries. Lucas, was a walk-on in football and track, and Monogram winner in track.

Mirror 2018 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Rick Mirer '93

Rick Mirer ‘93 was born and raised in Indiana, making him fit for the Irish from the start. It was after his successful career in football at Notre Dame and the second half of his NFL career with the 49ers and Raiders that he found his second career in his next passion - wine. In 2008 Mirror Napa Valley was born and over the past 10 years the focus has always been quality and integrity of “mirroring” the terroir to the wine in the bottle.

Paul Hobbs 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

Paul Hobbs '75

Paul Hobbs ‘75 was introduced to fine wine through a wine appreciation class with his botany professor, Father McGrath, who was formerly a winemaker for Christian Brothers in the Napa Valley. He founded Paul Hobbs Winery in 1991. Twice named Wine  Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, Jr., Paul continues to consult with producers from premier regions around the world, including California, Hungary, Argentina, Chile and Canada.

PLACT 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rick Mirer '93

Sunrise Vineyard is named for its picturesque view as the sun rises over the vineyard on the eastern hills every morning. It’s located in the Estrella District, a 66,800-acre area of valley floor and river floodplain, 745 to 1,800 feet above sea level. Vineyards are planted on a series of terraces and foothills of various slope angles and aspects. The terroir is perfect for growing premium grapes -- warm days lead to cool nights, moderate soil rooting depths control vine vigor, and tempered water stress produce complex fruit flavors.

PLACT 2018 Chardonnay

Rick Mirer '93

Parr Vineyard is located in the North Coast Appellation of Knights Valley. The location, with its ideal soils and climate, makes for a perfect area to grow Chardonnay.

Nestled in the remote Sonoma mountains and influenced by Mt. St. Helena, the days are warm and the nights are cool. The Vineyard is a very cool and foggy site that ripens the grapes slowly with racy acidity. The soil is comprised of sandy loam - perfect for Chardonnay.

Color: bright, shiny yellow gold with touches of mercury on the rim
On the nose: explosion of toasted brioche, pear, banana, apricot and quince paste with creme brulee, citrus blossom, and orange peel
On the palate: round entrance evolving on a fresh mid-palate with touches of caramel and lemon yogurt, lingering on a beautiful acidity"

Sessi Unwined Rosé

Tom Sessi '91

In his four years at Notre Dame, Tom Sessi ’91 learned a lot about tradition, excellence, and passion. Sessi Wine Company brings these values to every bottle of wine they produce. Tom is pleased to offer his wines to the Irish Faithful. He founded Sessi Wine Company in 2010 after almost 20 years in the wine business. Sessi offers something for everyone, producing a variety of high quality wines in California, Italy, and France.

Spottswoode 2020 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon

Jack Novak

In the 1970s, Jack Novak and his wife, Mary, visited Napa Valley with their five children and fell in love with the rural beauty and relaxed pace of St. Helena. There, they discovered Spottswoode, an idyllic property with exquisite gardens and a long-established pre-Prohibition vineyard. After Jack’s sudden passing in 1977, Mary began farming the vineyard organically, and after highly acclaimed vintages in the mid-to-late 1980s and three consecutive years on Wine Spectator’s coveted Top 100 wines list, Mary began to exclusively produce Spottswoode’s own wines.

Trinitas Cellars 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Garrett '09, '10 MBA and Betsy Busch '10, '11 MSA

Trinitas Cellars was born in 2002 from the guiding belief of the Busch Family that with family, faith, and perseverance, anything is possible. These values have illuminated their path to, and successes within, world-class resort hospitality. An industry where success is measured by the happiness and memories you inspire in others. Second generation family members Garrett ’09, MBA ‘10 and Betsy Busch ’10, MSA ‘11 hope to inspire the same in wine enthusiasts.