Vintners

Celebrating Wine & The ND Family

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Vintners

Celebrating Wine & The ND Family

Wineries marked with this symbol are graciously providing a discount ranging from 5% to 20% off of wines sold through their wineries. Some offers may include limited availability or quantities. Each winery may have other specific rules or restrictions that apply. For wineries marked, use code NDFW21 at checkout.

Featured Vintners

  • Chappellet

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

    Chappellet Winery

    Chappellet Vineyard was founded in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet and the family has been producing extraordinary wine from... read more

    Chappellet

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

    Chappellet Winery

    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. The Double C Chardonnay is a bottling that is not in general distribution. It reflects the quality and exceptional value that is true of every wine that bears the Chappellet name.

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  • Carmen And Gail Policy

    Carmen and Gail Policy (Notre Dame Parents)

    Casa Piena

    Casa Piena was founded by Carmen and Gail Policy with the philosophy that wine is more than the sum of... read more

    Carmen And Gail Policy

    Carmen and Gail Policy (Notre Dame Parents)

    Casa Piena

    Casa Piena was founded by Carmen and Gail Policy with the philosophy that wine is more than the sum of the flavors in a glass, it is about a lively shared experience with people you want to be with. Casa Piena literally means full house. The five major blocks of Policy Vineyard are named after each of Carmen’s three sons and two daughters (thus, three of a kind and a pair). Four of the five children graduated from the University of Notre Dame.

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  • Guinness Mcfadden

    Guinness McFadden '60

    McFadden Family Vineyard & Farm

    After nine years in the Navy, 1960 Notre Dame grad Guinness McFadden ’60 found his peaceful place 51 years ago... read more

    Guinness Mcfadden

    Guinness McFadden '60

    McFadden Family Vineyard & Farm

    After nine years in the Navy, 1960 Notre Dame grad Guinness McFadden ’60 found his peaceful place 51 years ago in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California, where he raised a family and what he feels are some of the finest wine grapes in the world. This Sauvignon Blanc balances authentic fruit with wonderful minerality.

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  • Martin Loretta And John Bargetto At Regan Vineyards

    John Bargetto '88 MBA

    Bargetto Winery

    Bargetto Winery is one of the most historic wineries in California. Since 1933, the Bargetto family has been dedicated to... read more

    Martin Loretta And John Bargetto At Regan Vineyards

    John Bargetto '88 MBA

    Bargetto Winery

    Bargetto Winery is one of the most historic wineries in California. Since 1933, the Bargetto family has been dedicated to producing exquisite varietals, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. John Bargetto ’88 M.B.A. directs the Regan Vineyards estate and serves as director of winemaking. The estate vineyard is one of the largest and most diverse vineyards in the mountains with 12 different varietals and clones.

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  • John Micek

    John Micek '01

    Red Stitch Wine Group

    John Micek, one of the founders of Red Stitch, is a member of the Notre Dame class of 2001. A... read more

    John Micek

    John Micek '01

    Red Stitch Wine Group

    John Micek, one of the founders of Red Stitch, is a member of the Notre Dame class of 2001. A close friendship and shared passion for the art of winemaking brought the Aurilia, Micek, and Roberts families together to create their first vintage of award-winning wine in 2007. Red Stitch, a nod to the professional baseball careers of Rich (Aurilia) and Dave (Roberts), produces its Cabernet Sauvignon from renowned vineyards in the Napa Valley.

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  • Louis Lucas

    Louis Lucas '63

    Lucas & Lewellen

    Co-founder of the historic Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, pioneering Californian wine grape grower Louis Lucas ’63, was a walk-on in... read more

    Louis Lucas

    Louis Lucas '63

    Lucas & Lewellen

    Co-founder of the historic Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, pioneering Californian wine grape grower Louis Lucas ’63, was a walk-on in football and track, and Monogram winner in track. Santa Barbara County is one of the world’s premier Pinot Noir grape growing regions. Hand harvesting and the judicious blending of several different Pinot Noir clones produced a wine with aromas and flavors of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate with balanced acidity.

    “This wine is dedicated to my close friend, the late Bobby Bianco, class of 1965.” Louis Lucas

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  • Auburnjames

    Matt Ospeck (Notre Dame Parent)

    AuburnJames

    Matt Ospeck paid homage to his family’s Midwestern agricultural and winemaking roots when in 2005, he and his sister launched... read more

    Auburnjames

    Matt Ospeck (Notre Dame Parent)

    AuburnJames

    Matt Ospeck paid homage to his family’s Midwestern agricultural and winemaking roots when in 2005, he and his sister launched their “Napa Valley wine project.” It evolved into the founding of AuburnJames Winery and Tasting Cottage located in the heart of

    Napa Valley on the famed Silverado Trail in Saint Helena, CA. Matt and his wife Marie are parents of Erin Ospeck ’21 and Ellie Ospeck ’24.

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  • Paul Hobbs '75

    Paul Hobbs '75

    Crossbarn Winery

    Paul Hobbs ’75 is the owner and winemaker of Paul Hobbs and Crossbarn wineries in Sebastopol, California. Crossbarn was founded... read more

    Paul Hobbs '75

    Paul Hobbs '75

    Crossbarn Winery

    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.

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  • Rick Mirer

    Rick Mirer '93

    Play Like A Champion Today

    You might think there isn’t a whole lot in common between athletics and wine, but we think the two go... read more

    Rick Mirer

    Rick Mirer '93

    Play Like A Champion Today

    You might think there isn’t a whole lot in common between athletics and wine, but we think the two go hand-in-hand. There is passion, teamwork, discipline, dedication, and of course victory. From scoring the game-winning touchdown to getting the honor of a 100 point wine from Robert Parker, world-class athletes and world-class winemaking share a lot of these wonderful qualities with the constant quest to be the best. From the locker room, vineyard, tailgate or office we hope you embody the Play Like A Champion Today mindset. 

    In our quest to find the right soul of our wine, we got in touch with World Class Winemaker, Jean Hoefliger. Jean Hoefliger is a man with a quixotic mission: He is inspired and driven by the quest for creative perfection while knowing full well that it can never be achieved. An artisan who has always been motivated to push the envelope, he relies on a commitment to constant scientific research matched by an open-minded, entrepreneurial creativity.

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  • Tom Sessi

    Tom Sessi '91

    Sessi Wine Company

    In his four years at Notre Dame, Tom Sessi ’91 learned a lot about tradition, excellence, and passion. Sessi Wine... read more

    Tom Sessi

    Tom Sessi '91

    Sessi Wine Company

    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.

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Vintners in the ND Family

Wineries marked with this symbol are graciously providing a discount ranging from 5% to 20% off of wines sold through their wineries. Some offers may include limited availability or quantities. Each winery may have other specific rules or restrictions that apply. For wineries marked, use code NDFW21 at checkout.