Our Story
Support Alpha Kappa Lambda
Wine Club Membership Financially Supports Alpha Kappa Lambda
Membership in the 11 Friends Wine Club is a celebration of your Fraternity and a way to support it at the same time. Members receive an iconic wood crate emblazoned with symbols from AKL’s history. We pay homage to our founding by use of the original Los Amigos pin. The border compliments this with the use of California Oak and Laurel leaves that can also be found as the Dexter and Sinister supports on AKL’s crest. The name itself, Founders Rock Napa Valley, recognizes our founding at the University of California – Berkeley as well as the Founding of all AKL chapters across the country. The realization that more than one group is responsible for our century of success.
Brothers who join the 11 Friends Wine Club will receive two shipments of 3 or 6 bottles a year of handcrafted, limited production Founders Rock Napa Valley wines made exclusively for Alpha Kappa Lambda by Fairwinds Estate Winery. 11 Friends Wine Club members will be supporting the Fraternity’s strategic priorities via their annual membership fees.
About Founders Rock Napa
Jeremy Slivinski
- CEO, Alpha Kappa Lambda
- "Benefits of membership and your experiences in Alpha Kappa Lambda should not end when you graduate from college. We should continue to celebrate and cultivate our friendships and experiences the rest of our lives. The 11 Friends Wine Club offers Alpha Kappa Lambda Alumni that opportunity."
Stephen Hladik
- President, Alpha Kappa Lambda
- "The vast majority of Alpha Kappa Lambda’s enduring membership is our alumni. As we continue to strive to reengage our alumni members with enhanced benefits, we are excited to launch this new opportunity. Founders Rock Napa Valley and 11 Friends Wine Club is one of the new benefits we hope our alumni will take advantage of."
Significant Sig Brandon R. Chaney (Indiana)
- Proprietor & CEO, Fairwinds Estate Winery and Founders Rock Napa Valley
- "Nothing brings people together better than wine and I am honored to make these premium wines for Founders Rock Napa Valley."
Our Approach
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.
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.
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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