Bravium Wiley Vineyard Blanc de Noirs 2018 “This is Derek Rohlffs’ first sparkling wine release, composed entirely of Pinot Noir from the superb Wiley Vineyard. The vins clairs were barrel-fermented with indigenous yeasts, aged ten months in cask prior to…
Bravium Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2016 “Even with a low alcohol level this Pinot Noir really packs a punch. The fruit is tart, but balanced, with a fruity core you want to chew on. The classic aromas of sour cherries…
Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2016 “This is a great example of restraint when it comes to this grape. Chardonnay is so malleable that it’s nice when a winemaker dials the extreme characteristics back a bit to make a very…
Bravium Anderson Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir 2020 “Bright onion skin color. Spice-accented citrus and pit fruit aromas are complemented by building vanilla and floral nuances. Round and fleshy in texture, offering juicy nectarine, raspberry and honey flavors that firm…
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.
