The Original Ten - Determined - Louise - 2022 Red Wine - Napa Valley

 

After earning her bachelor's degree, she continued her education, receiving her master's degree in modern languages. A lover of language, she became an Italian teacher and correspondent for several newspapers. Throughout her life, Louise continued writing for various papers, passionately advocating for rights and opportunities for women that the world had yet to grant but that she was determined to see realized.

This elegant 2022 red wine opens with enticing aromas of ripe plum, black fig and roasted chestnut, accented by subtle herbal notes and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and expressive, revealing layers of blackberry and dark cherry, supported by refined tannins and balanced acidity. Full-bodied yet beautifully composed, it finishes long and smooth, with lingering notes of spice and dark fruit—a wine inspired by the strength, passion, and determination of Alpha Phi’s own Louise Viola Shepard Hancock.