“The proprietor of Bravium, Derek Rohlffs, makes this blanc de noirs entirely from barrel-aged pinot noir from the Wiley Vineyard in the Anderson Valley. Mr. Rohlffs takes a minimalist approach, adding nothing to the wine beyond a small amount of…
In a recent interview with Wine Business Monthly, Derek shares his journey of using native yeasts to craft Bravium wines. Derek gives a look into his winemaking process, in this interesting article titled “Terroir and Transarency through Autochthonous Yeasts”; Trinchero…
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 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…
