“The proprietor of Bravium, Derek Rohlffs, makes this blanc de noirs entirely from barrel-aged pinot noir from the Wiley Vineyard in the Anderson Valley. Mr. Rohlffs takes a minimalist approach, adding nothing to the wine beyond a small amount of…

Bravium Russian River Chardonnay “Pretty lemon blossom, fresh ginger and Honeycrisp apple flavors are accented by fresh and forward notes of lime zest and yuzu. Details of lemon verbena and shortbread complement the vibrant finish.” — MaryAnn Worobiec

Bravium Anderson Valley Chardonnay “Dense aromas of pear, green apple, and peach play around a floral dash of honeysuckle in the 2021 Chardonnay, which is medium-bodied, nicely textured, and well-made. Creamy, it finishes fresh and just slightly salty in nature.”…

Bravium Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir “Crisp, high-toned red fruit stars in the 2022 Pinot Noir Wiley Vineyard, where aromas and flavors of forest, dried herb, and rose highlight a mid-palate of grippy tannins that form around a firm structure and…

Bravium Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir “Shows good underlying energy as the mix of mulberry and black cherry fruit drives along, flecked with rose hip, rooibos tea and iris accents along the way. There’s a late minerally echo.” — James Molesworth

Bravium Anderson Valley Chardonnay The 2021 vintage of Anderson Valley chardonnay from Bravium is the new release of this cuvée, as it was held back by Derek Rohlffs for a couple of years of further aging in the cellars to…

Bravium Wiley Vineyard Pinot Noir “Derek Rohlffs’ 2022 Wiley Vineyard bottling of pinot noir is an outstanding young wine. It tips the scales at 12.8 percent octane in this vintage, as this cool coastal vineyard is less than ten miles…

Bravium Russian River Chardonnay “The 2023 Chardonnay “Russian River Valley” bottling from Derek Rohlffs at Bravium Wines is absolutely lovely this year, tipping the scales at a civilized 13.4 percent octane and offering up a very expressive bouquet of pear,…

Bravium Russian River Chardonnay “Aromas of lemon curd, red apples and orange blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied with balanced acidity, giving notes of lime sherbet, pastry and beeswax. A balance of power and freshness.”

Bravium Blanc de Noir “A light copper color, dry balance and good, tangy cherry and cranberry flavors on a medium body. A rather generous and rounded sparkling wine that goes easy on the palate.”