Bravium
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Older barrels used, brighter. more burgundy style. better than the complicated
Older barrels used, brighter. more burgundy style. better than the complicated
Jan 18th, 2019
Golden brilliant color.
Pear and lemon zest aromas.
Tart acidity medium bodied, long finish.
Golden brilliant color.
Pear and lemon zest aromas.
Tart acidity medium bodied, long finish.
Delicious Chardonnay with citrus notes and smooth finish! 2020 vintage and a great wine for the price!
Delicious Chardonnay with citrus notes and smooth finish! 2020 vintage and a great wine for the price!
Nov 13th, 2022I should start by saying that I am not, at all, a Chardonnay drinker. It’s not a grape that I enjoy, but I’ll never turn down a free bottle of anything. That said, this Chardonnay is more enjoyable than most I’ve had. Bright, crisp notes of green and yellow apple, pear, nectarine, and lemon and lime zest. Toast & buttered bread come through on the finish. Sharp, acidic front with a creamy finish that lingers. Subtle caramel and flint.
I should start by saying that I am not, at all, a Chardonnay drinker. It’s not a grape that I enjoy, but I’ll never turn down a free bottle of anything. That said, this Chardonnay is more enjoyable than most I’ve had. Bright, crisp notes of green and yellow apple, pear, nectarine, and lemon and lime zest. Toast & buttered bread come through on the finish. Sharp, acidic front with a creamy finish that lingers. Subtle caramel and flint.
May 9th, 2021
I forget what I pay for some of these new ones I’ve never had.
Opened and tasted before I looked it up. Not bad for $15.00
I was hoping I didn’t pay over $30.00
Winery notes,
Rooted in the vision of winemaker Derek Rohlffs, Bravium is a study in patience and a mindful connection between land and wine. It's all about the connection between vineyard and what goes in the glass. "Terrior is a gift." Winery note: "This bright and balanced wine perfectly reflects the cool-climate Russian River Valley vineyard where it was grown. Brilliant yellow-gold in color, with fresh tree and tropical fruit aromas that are highlighted by candied apple, ripe peach, pineapple, brioche, lemon oil, white flowers, and sea spray. The wine opens with gorgeous sweet apple and pineapple fruit flavors, with vanilla and honeycomb notes. A finely-textured, invigorating mouthfeel, with a generous mid-palate and medium-plus acidity, is framed by crisp fruit and subtle oak-derived flavors. Hints of herbal tea give way to flinty minerality and refreshing acidity. The complex flavors linger on the finish of this racy and lively Chardonnay."
I forget what I pay for some of these new ones I’ve never had.
Opened and tasted before I looked it up. Not bad for $15.00
I was hoping I didn’t pay over $30.00
Winery notes,
Rooted in the vision of winemaker Derek Rohlffs, Bravium is a study in patience and a mindful connection between land and wine. It's all about the connection between vineyard and what goes in the glass. "Terrior is a gift." Winery note: "This bright and balanced wine perfectly reflects the cool-climate Russian River Valley vineyard where it was grown. Brilliant yellow-gold in color, with fresh tree and tropical fruit aromas that are highlighted by candied apple, ripe peach, pineapple, brioche, lemon oil, white flowers, and sea spray. The wine opens with gorgeous sweet apple and pineapple fruit flavors, with vanilla and honeycomb notes. A finely-textured, invigorating mouthfeel, with a generous mid-palate and medium-plus acidity, is framed by crisp fruit and subtle oak-derived flavors. Hints of herbal tea give way to flinty minerality and refreshing acidity. The complex flavors linger on the finish of this racy and lively Chardonnay."
Straw with green edges, brilliant.
Lemon meringue with some vanilla and toasty oak notes.
Upright fresh acid driven.
An old world style with new world fruit:)
Straw with green edges, brilliant.
Lemon meringue with some vanilla and toasty oak notes.
Upright fresh acid driven.
An old world style with new world fruit:)
Well balanced, buttery, and nice acidic finish.
Well balanced, buttery, and nice acidic finish.
Aug 12th, 2019
Southern white burg with heavy stone finish
Southern white burg with heavy stone finish
May 29th, 2018Drank at Lucille’s for lunch. Great buttery Chardonnay. Would def try again!
Drank at Lucille’s for lunch. Great buttery Chardonnay. Would def try again!
May 29th, 2018