Inspired by the Native American principle of honoring and preserving the land, Derek cultivates his vineyards in ways that respect natural resources and future generations. Through Bravium, he emphasizes the importance of place, both as a cultural value and as…
Rather than using commercial strains of yeast which often override vineyard distinctions, Derek turned to native fermentations. Through extensive research and trials, Torulaspora delbrueckii, a wild yeast, emerged as a standout for enhancing aromatic complexity, fruit purity, and texture. …
Bâtonnage is a traditional winemaking technique that Derek employs to enhance texture and mouthfeel while preserving each wine’s natural character. This gentle method involves stirring the lees, the spent yeast and grape solids that settle after fermentation, to develop a…
Bravium Russian River Chardonnay “Pretty lemon blossom, fresh ginger and Honeycrisp apple flavors are accented by fresh and forward notes of lime zest and yuzu. Details of lemon verbena and shortbread complement the vibrant finish.” — MaryAnn Worobiec
Bravium Anderson Valley Chardonnay “Dense aromas of pear, green apple, and peach play around a floral dash of honeysuckle in the 2021 Chardonnay, which is medium-bodied, nicely textured, and well-made. Creamy, it finishes fresh and just slightly salty in nature.”…
Bravium Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir “Crisp, high-toned red fruit stars in the 2022 Pinot Noir Wiley Vineyard, where aromas and flavors of forest, dried herb, and rose highlight a mid-palate of grippy tannins that form around a firm structure and…
Bravium Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir “Shows good underlying energy as the mix of mulberry and black cherry fruit drives along, flecked with rose hip, rooibos tea and iris accents along the way. There’s a late minerally echo.” — James Molesworth
Bravium Russian River Chardonnay “Aromas of lemon curd, red apples and orange blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied with balanced acidity, giving notes of lime sherbet, pastry and beeswax. A balance of power and freshness.”
Bravium Anderson Valley Chardonnay The 2021 vintage of Anderson Valley chardonnay from Bravium is the new release of this cuvée, as it was held back by Derek Rohlffs for a couple of years of further aging in the cellars to…
Bravium Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir “Derek Rohlffs’ 2022 Wiley Vineyard bottling of pinot noir is an outstanding young wine. It tips the scales at 12.8 percent octane in this vintage, as this cool coastal vineyard is less than ten miles…
