Bravium Wiley Vineyard Blanc De Noirs 2021 “This pretty, layered and wine-y sparkling wine comes from a noted single-vineyard pinot noir site in Mendocino County. Color is a pale rosé, aromas are rich in florals and cherries, while the palate…
Whole Cluster Fermentation Whole-cluster fermentation is the fermentation of intact, whole clusters of grapes. Leaving the grapes uncrushed and on stem during fermentation can be beneficial because the stems contain large amounts of phenolics—tannins, flavanols, and other flavor compounds—which provide…
Bravium Wiley Vineyard Rose of Pinot Noir 2023 “The 2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir Wiley Vineyard is a sweet, sun-kissed Rosé that very much reflects the typical ripeness of Anderson Valley. A supporting wall of super-fresh lime juice acidity meets…
Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022 “Lemon curd, mango and papaya flavors are ripe, succulent and juicy on an appealingly creamy frame, with touches of bright lemon juice and gingersnap on the crisp finish.” —MaryAnn Worobiec Read more
Hungarian Oak WHY BRAVIUM USES HUNGARIAN OAK BARRELS About ten years ago, my eyes were opened to Hungarian oak during a blind tasting arranged by iconic barrel broker Mel Knox. I tasted the same Chardonnay and Pinot Noir raised in…
Ingredients Labeling Starting with the 2022 vintage, the back labels of all of my Bravium wines have included ingredient lists. My thinking is that a traditionally produced wine should always contain no more than five ingredients, otherwise it’s more of…
Why Diam Cork For centuries, cork has been the bottle closure of choice for winemakers as it is a natural product that allows fine wine to evolve in the bottle. But one drawback to traditional cork is the risk of…
Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022 “Smooth and rounded in texture, this wine opens with light butter, golden apple and vanilla notes before rich, poached-pear flavors and a soft texture coat the palate. A medium body and barrel aging have…
Bravium Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022 “Red cherry immediately pops from the glass, followed by juicy cranberry and pomegranate, plus a bouquet of roses, violets and lavender. The palate of this wine incorporates a fine-grained, sandy tannic texture alongside generous…
Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022 “Creamy brioche, nougat and vanilla threaded through with spiced lemons and white fruit. Round, medium- to full-bodied on the palate with creamy fruit and nice oak spices. Drink now through 2027.” —Zekun Shuai,…
