Russian River Valley
Plumis Vineyard
Plumis Vineyard is Bravium's estate Chardonnay planting, located on the north side of the Russian River near the small town of Forestville. This low-lying site is regularly blanketed by fog and winds that originate in the nearby Pacific Ocean, which slows ripening and provides balanced acidity in our wines. 90 acres are planted to a wide variety of Chardonnay vines, including selections that originated at Stony Hill Vineyard. Dijon clones make up the balance of the vineyard, with nine distinct blocks planted in 2001 and 2003. The Chardonnay grown in this vineyard reaches its highest potential, thanks to its unique microclimate, soil, and exposure.
- AppellationRussian River Valley
- Elevation59 feet above sea level
- SoilAlluvial [loose clay, silt, sand, and gravel]
- CloneHeritage and Dijon selections
Anderson Valley
Wiley Vineyard
Straddling a naturally sculpted ridgetop above the fog line, just ten miles from the Pacific Ocean, Wiley Vineyard is situated in the famed “Deep End”—the relatively cool, westernmost portion of Anderson Valley. Resting at an elevation of 525 feet, this historic vineyard has a gentle slope, a Southeastern aspect and shallow Franciscan soil. Our Pinot Noir is blended from 20 acres of vines planted to clones 37, 115, 538, 667, 777 and Pommard, planted in 1982. This complexity in the vineyard contributes to the finished wine's intriguing spice notes and savory character. Encircled by ridges sprinkled with conifers, this former homestead exemplifies the sublime beauty of Anderson Valley.
- AppellationAnderson Valley
- Elevation500 feet above sea level
- SoilShallow topsoil over Franciscan sandstone
- ClonePommard, planted in 1982, as well as 37, 115, 538, 667 and 777
Mendocino Ridge
Signal Ridge
Signal Ridge Vineyard is one of the highest elevation plantings in California at 2,642 feet and is sited in the Mendocino Ridge AVA where there are only 239 acres planted. This unique, elevation-demarcated appellation features vineyards that are positioned on exposed mountaintops above the fog line.
- AppellationMendocino Ridge
- Elevation2,642 feet above sea level
- SoilShallow, low-fertility soils primarily composed of sandstone and clay and gravelly loam [Garcia-Snook-Gube complex]
- Clone828, Swan, Pommard, 2A, and 115
Anderson Valley
Valley Foothills Vineyard
Valley Foothills is a sprawling vineyard located on south-facing slopes in the heart of Anderson Valley. This family-owned site is planted to cane-pruned and meticulously farmed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that yields exceptional fruit and produces wines that are aromatic, with intense fruit flavors, balanced acidity, a relatively viscous mouthfeel, and good length.
- AppellationAnderson Valley
- Elevation300 feet above sea level
- SoilAlluvial soils with a substantial amount of clay
- CloneChardonnay: 76 and 548; Pinot Noir: 115 and 943
Anderson Valley
Helluva Vineyard
Helluva Vineyard is a hillside planting located on East-facing slopes just outside the town of Boonville. This family-owned site is planted to 5.5 acres of cane-pruned Pinot Noir. The Pommard selection here produces wines with effusive aromatics and bright fruit flavors. Helluva Vineyard is deserving of its moniker.
- AppellationAnderson Valley
- Elevation400 feet above sea level
- SoilThe Boontling series consists of very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils formed in alluvium derived from mixed rock sources.
- ClonePommard
