The Brander Vineyard

2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Los Olivos District20,00 US$

Our signature Sauvignon Blanc (43rd release) is sourced from our own estate vineyard in Los Olivos as well as a number of other carefully farmed vineyards mostly in the Los Olivos AVA. All of the grapes were hand harvested with the fruit being destemmed and crushed and allowed to macerate on the skins for one …

• 375ml10,00 US$

2018 Cuvee Natalie20,00 US$

This perennial favorite, named after owner and winemaker Fred Brander's late daughter, is a blend of 43% Pinot Gris, 36% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Riesling. The Sauvignon Blanc is estate grown while the Pinot Gris and Riesling are from Kick-On Ranch in Los Alamos. This wine is fermented to dryness in stainless steel to preserve the floral aromas and stone fruit notes of this unique blend.

2018 Cuvee Nicholas25,00 US$

Our Cuvée Nicolas is one of our few oaked Sauvignon Blancs. Select grapes from the estate, with a perfect balance of richness and acidity, are fermented and aged in a combination of 500 liter and 225 liter French oak barrels (30% new) for eleven months. The lees are kept with the wine and periodically stirred for additional flavor until the wine is ready for bottling

2018 Sauvignon au Naturel32,00 US$

This Cuvee is our premium Sauvignon Blanc and our best expression of the varietal. Produced entirely from select blocks of grapes grown here on our estate, we hand harvest the fruit and leave the free-run juice in contact with the skins for up to 6 hours. To preserve the varietal character of the grape, we age the wine "Au Naturel" in stainless steel. This Cuvee undergoes five months of sur-lie aging prior to racking, resulting in the gorgeous mouthfeel, compelling minerality, and long-term ageability for which this wine is renowned.

2019 Rose22,00 US$

When making this delectable blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, we harvested these grapes early to capture extra acidity and crispness. Fermented in stainless steel, this wine presents refreshing notes of berries, citrus, and spring blossoms.

2019 Rosé

A 375ml version of our refreshing 2019 Rosé. When making this delectable blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, we harvested these grapes early to capture extra acidity and crispness. Fermented in stainless steel, this wine presents refreshing notes of berries, citrus, and spring blossoms

• 375ml12,00 US$

2019 Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon30,00 US$

Riesling Estate25,00 US$

Muscat25,00 US$

Planted in 2013, we have 1/2 acre of 2 clones of Muscat Blanc here at the estate. Our 2018 Muscat is dry in style and fermented and aged in stainless steel. This wine presents aromatic notes of honeydew melon, lime zest, and citrus flowers

Mr. B Late Harvest Semillon

• 375ml25,00 US$

2018 F/Red20,00 US$

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 7% Syrah, and 6% Malbec, this red blend is both approachable and curiously deep. The nose features a dark ruby color and aromas of ripe berries. Soft tannins with piquant acidity workto create a structure that allows this wine to pair nicely with a wide range of dishes.

2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

While the Brander Vineyard has long been renowned for our Sauvignon Blancs, we are also very proud of our distinctive, classically Bordeaux-styled Cabernets. This vintage offers gorgeous, pure fruit and presents an attractive, translucent dark ruby in the glass. This Cabernet has aromas of ripe strawberry, cherry and raspberries, red fruit on the palate, and finishes with smooth and velvety tannins.

• 750ml28,00 US$

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

A 375ml version of Branders estate Cabernet Sauvignon. While the Brander Vineyard has long been renowned for our Sauvignon Blanc, we are also proud of our distinctive, classically Bordeaux-style Cabernets. This Cabernet is sourced from two lots – our oldest block, planted in 1975, with modest but impressively rich fruit, and the younger Erik's Block planted in 2008, which has a variety of flavors due to its diverse Cabernet clones. While young, this wine already flaunts wonderful notes of ripe cherries and tart blackberries, with warm spice and cedar notes. With age, this wine will continue to develop its flavor and become ever more intriguing for years to come

• 375ml15,00 US$

2017 Merlot Los Olivos District28,00 US$

We are once again thrilled to release a Merlot made from the delicious fruit of the Mesa Verde Vineyard. Aged for 7 months in mostly French oak barrels, this Merlot has flavors of blackberries, plums and a hint of vanilla on both the nose and the palate.

2018 Syrah Santa Barbara County25,00 US$

In addition to producing Bordeaux style varieties, Los Olivos also proves to be a great area for the production of Syrah. Our Los Olivos District Syrah is fermented in small bins, punched down by hand, gently pressed, and then matured in neutral French oak for ten months. On the palate this wine shows notes of blackberries, raspberries, and cassis with a touch of iron and gaminess in the finish.

2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon50,00 US$

This incredible Cabernet is a blend of grapes taken from our oldest block, planted by Erik Branderin 1975, which produces a minimal amount of fruit since 2010, and the younger 'Erik's Block' , which Fred Brander favors for its diverse flavors. This wine shows wonderful notes of ripe cherry and tart blackberries, warm spices and light cedar. With age, this wine will continue to develop and will drink beautifully well between 2028 and 2033.

Better Together Bundle54,75 US$

"Better Together" Red Blend, Santa Barbara county ($25): Using Santa Maria Valley Syrah and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend has a richer and riper fruit profile than the typical Brander red. Approachable and full bodied, the wine has ripe cherry and berry on the palate, a rich mouthfeel, and satisfying lingering tannins; 2018 Syrah, ESTATE, Los Olivos District ($28): In addition to producing Bordeaux style varieties, Los Olivos also proves to be a great area for the production of Syrah. Our Los Olivos District Syrah is fermented in small bins, punched down by hand, gently pressed, and then matured in neutral French oak for ten months. On the palate this wine shows notes of blackberries, raspberries, and cassis with a touch of iron and gaminess in the finish; 2018 Cuvée Natalie, Santa Barbara County ($20): This perennial favorite, named after owner and winemaker Fred Brander's late daughter, is a blend of 43% Pinot Gris, 36% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Riesling. The Sauvignon Blanc is estate grown while the Pinot Gris and Riesling are from Kick-On Ranch in Los Alamos. This wine is fermented to dryness in stainless steel to preserve the floral aromas and stone fruit notes of this unique blend

Candle au Naturel20,00 US$

Candle Cuvee Natalie20,00 US$

Candle Nicolas20,00 US$

Grape Seed Oil

• Lg16,00 US$
• Sm10,00 US$

May Bundle66,75 US$

2017 Au Naturel; 2019 Rose; 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, from our library

Spring Bouquet 3-pack51,80 US$

2019 Rose (Merlot/Cabernet Blend); 2018 Pinot Gris, Kick on Vineyard; 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate