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Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

Mother's Day Special - $50 OFF $199+ (code: MOM50) $30 OFF $149+ (code: MOM30) $15 OFF $89+ (code: MOM15)

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Support KA

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Giving Back to Kappa Alpha

When you join the 1865 Wine Club the proceeds support Kappa Alpha and our educational initiatives!


With each shipment, 1865 Wine Club members show their support for the Order’s mission to inspire, promote and support the ongoing development of our brothers.


Join the 1865 Wine Club and support Kappa Alpha Order while enjoying world-class wines from Napa Valley.


About Excelsior Napa Valley

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C. Douglas Simmons, III

Knight Commander

  • "Raising a glass of wine from Excelsior Napa Valley with a brother or brothers is the perfect chance to reflect on the past, connect with brothers today, and consider the future of the Order. After all, it still belongs to you!"
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Derick S. Close

Chairman Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation

  • "The 1865 Wine Club is a fun, unique, and direct way to support the Order and the Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation. Proceeds allow us to provide support to KA for critical leadership education programs, and direct support to undergraduate brothers in the form of necessary scholarships, career-shaping internships, and especially in this time, COVID-19 Relief Grants."

Brandon R. Chaney

Proprietor & CEO Fairwinds Estate Winery & Excelsior Napa Valley

  • "I am honored to make these wines for the Order and cannot wait to share them with you."
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Honoring the Land

Great winemaking starts in the vineyard. We harmonize with Napa Valley's diverse terroir to craft wines that capture its essence. Our sustainable approach uses minimal organic inputs and regenerative practices, nurturing a vibrant ecosystem—from soil microbes to local wildlife.


Sourced from varied vineyards with sedimentary, volcanic, clay, and loam soils, our blends feature heritage California selections and premium European clones for rich, dynamic flavors in every bottle.

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A Commitment to Balance

Our winemaking philosophy is all about balance — between soil and rootstocks, fruit and canopy, structure and acidity. We hand-harvest grapes at peak ripeness, then meticulously sort them by hand and with advanced optical technology to select only the very best fruit.


The result is wines with pure fruit expression, elegant complexity, and beautiful depth. Bold reds that reveal themselves with decanting. Vibrant whites that shine with freshness and texture. Every bottle honors both tradition and innovation.

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Sustainability at Our Core

Preserving the environment behind our wines has been central to our philosophy. As a charter member of the Napa Green Winery program since 2007, we were among the first three Napa Valley wineries to earn certification.


Our commitment spans every operation:

Napa Green Certified Facility: We meet over 120 sustainability standards, from water conservation to cutting our carbon footprint. Regenerative Farming: We nurture a vibrant vineyard ecosystem, safeguarding biodiversity—from soil earthworms to roaming jackrabbits and foxes. Next-Generation Solar-Powered: Our winemaking facility runs entirely on a massive solar array.

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