By: Peter Brehm
Brehm Vineyards provides above average Sonoma / Napa Cabernet Sauvignons to the finest Cabernet Sauvignons of Napa & Sonoma. We are happy to show you the vineyards and let you confirm their status in your glass. Home Winemaking NEVER had it so good.
Organic, combination of old and mature (though younger vines). Moon Mountain AVA, volcanic soil - red to purple - At the very ridge top. Farmed at the very highest level, crop dropping, leaf thinning, the ultimate Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon - top quality. Charlie appreciates the good words on the internet, keep them coming.
Wine makers experienced making Cabernet, when they make Charlie's it is "WOW" a dramatic step up..
Caldwell:
Very old vines planted on a lava tongue. Given intense care. John calls harvest and when weather permits - like this year - the grapes are wonderful, VERY ripe, may have high sugar. The signature of the vineyard is mature resolved tannins. This allows intensity and rather early drinking. A great year for Caldwell.
Ivy Glenn:
A mature vineyard on a wonderful spot (high on the NE slope of Sonoma Mountain). It takes a great site, good vines and talented viticulturist to harvest fine wine grapes. Here we are in BV's first year of turning a very good vineyard into an extraordinary vineyard. Brandon, a fine Napa born viticulturist, has taken over farming this vineyard. BV started taking Charlie Smith's vineyard when it was taken over by Phil Coturri. We started at a modest price, and as investments in the vineyard provided quality, the price went up. Here, BV is doing the same. Starting with a potentially great vineyard and supporting a great farming team to bring out the potential of this site. The history of the vineyard has been very good until now. This is an above average Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, and incredible zinfandel today. Tomorrow it will be batter, and more expensive.
Plum Ridge:
This is a red winemakers dream. Mountain top vines, above the fog line with all the varietals you could want. High quality fruit providing intense flavors at an affordable price point. Growing grapes is an expensive business. Some vineyards BV works with do the very best without concern for expense. Plum Ridge offers value for what it provides, while providing grapes that will be extremely good, and may even rival the very best.
