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Quintessential Wines

September Shipment

A warm welcome to our Quintessential Wines Club.

As autumn arrives, we’re excited to present our September selection featuring two Chardonnays and two Pinot Noirs crafted by the same esteemed winemaker. This shipment allows you to explore the unique nuances and similarities of these varietals.

Our Vintner’s insights will guide you through the distinct characteristics of each bottle. May these wines enhance your fall gatherings and bring the winemaking spirit to your home. Cheer’s to a delightful tasting experience!

Featured Wines

Comparison from Winemaker, Derek Rohlffs

Bravium Anderson Valley Chardonnay 2021 & Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Similarities:
Hand harvested grapes picked at night before the sun comes up, gently whole cluster pressed, fermented with wild yeast in oak vessels, mostly Hungarian oak.

Vineyard Differences:
Both are predominantly single vineyard bottlings: Valley Foothills Vineyard in Anderson Valley and Plumis Vineyard in Russian River Valley.

Vintage Differences:
Both were relatively warm years with the warmest temperatures experienced in 50 years occurring during the 2022 harvest.

Bravium Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022 & Outlier Pinot Noir 2022

Similarities:
Both are fermented with wild yeast in stainless steel vessels before aging in mostly French oak.

Winemaking Differences:
20% whole cluster and 20% new oak on the Anderson Valley Chardonnay; no stem inclusion or new oak on Outlier.

Vineyard Differences:
Both are multi-vineyard bottlings: Helluva, Valley Foothills, and Wiley Vineyards in Anderson Valley and Long Valley Vineyard in Lake County as well as City Vineyard in Mendocino County for Outlier.

Vintage [Same]:
We saw the warmest temperatures experienced in 50 years during the 2022 harvest.

Flavor Differences:
The Anderson Valley Pinot Noir is a delightful, red-fruited expression of coastal Pinot Noir; Outlier Pinot Noir is a crowd-pleasing wine with fruit-forward flavors and a velvety mouthfeel.

Featured Recipe

Sweet Potato Crostini with Avocado Bruschetta Topping

Pair with Chardonnay