Bravium Signal Ridge Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2018 “This full-bodied and full-flavored wine from a high-elevation vineyard is packed with ripe juicy plum and raspberry flavors, has a rich, expansive mouthfeel and mild tannins. It’s big, balanced and generous.”…
Bravium Wiley Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2018 “This attractive and well-balanced wine is relatively light in color but generous in flavors, offering bright red- and black-cherry notes accented lightly by oak spices. A peppery, smoky mushroom streak builds on…
Bravium, Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 Anderson Valley
Just nine miles from the ocean at an elevation of 152 m and planted from 1972 on Franciscan sandstone. Native ferment in small fermenters and then gravity-fed to French and Hungarian barriques and 500-litre puncheons, 25% new. Derek Rohlffs both farms the vines and makes the wine. 250 cases.
Some lovely Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs
With alcohol levels and recommended retail prices in the US
Bravium, Wiley Vineyard 2018, 13.1% $39
Easy to cozy up to with very fine grain tannins and cool-climate freshness. Finishes long with lip-smacking vibrancy.
Hearty on the palate with engaging flavors of blackberry, black cherry and Hoison sauce, finishing joyously long and dry.
Nicely balanced, with good freshness and juiciness. A good value.
All vanilla and toasted less, this is generous, smooth and peppery.
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Derek Rohlff’s vineyards, located in the Anderson Valley and Russian River Valley, produce award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
“This wine boasts a lush palate of apple, pear and Meyer lemon. It is grainy in texture and supported by oak, yet there’s a steely thread of acidity to help balance the richness.” –Virginie Boone Download Accolade
