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Bravante Vineyards is home to premium, estate-grown and produced Howell Mountain wines. With commitment to quality driving everything we do in the vineyard and in the cellar, we are focused on crafting consistently delicious and well-made wines from our historic Howell Mountain Appellation.
Construction of our new winery facility is in full swing, and we hope to host our Wine Club Members for a grand opening soiree in Spring, 2008. | St. Helena, CA
Phone: 707-972-1114
Website: http://www.bravantevineyards.com
Appellation: Howell Mountain
Tasting Room: Our hours will be Thursday – Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm,
Tastings will be by appointment only.
Tasting Fee is $10 per person, Free for our Wine Club Members.
One Tasting fee is refundable with each bottle purchased.
Map to Bravante Vineyards
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Merlot
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2005 Merlot
Howell Mountain
2005 Howell Mountain Merlot is a monster! Bursting with huge mountain black fruit and silky tannins, this wine is very rare - only 200 cases made. Last year's Merlot received 93 ... more Points from Wine & Spirits Magazine straight out of the gate, so this ones sure to be a quick mover and a delight to all who take her home.
The mouthfeel shows off the luscious mountain fruit, while the silky tannins remind you of earth and chalk - typical Howell Mountain trademarks. The nose is intense, with aromas of blackberries, provencial herbs, and the usual hints of mushrooms, chalk and earth that our wines always turn up. The finish tracks the aromas and palate with the addition of just a hint of spicy oak - and cinnamon, and the wine is so firm and balanced, you only notice the oak as the gentle, "velvet glove" holding it all in place.
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Claret
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2005 Trio
Howell Mountain
94 Points, "Exceptional" Wine & Spirits Magazine, June 2007
"...Compressed into its cold, hard mountain tannins, this estate-grown cabernet, merlot, cabernet fra ... morenc blend needs a day of air to reveal its foresty fruit. Given enough oxygen, it feels cool rather than cold, with dense, soil-inflected tannin that's powerful but can't completely hide the lush fruit underneath. It feels like it will live a long time, a wine to check on ten years from the vintage and likely to enjoy for many years after that."
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
Pre-Release 2004 Bravante Vineyards Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
90 Points, Wine Spectator Insider, August, 2007
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Merlot
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2004 Merlot
Howell Mountain
2004 Howell Mountain Merlot is a monster! Bursting with huge mountain black fruit and silky tannins, and enjoying 93 Points from Wine & Spirits Magazine straight out of the gate, ... moreshe's sure to be a quick mover and a delight to all who take her home. The mouthfeel shows off the luscious mountain fruit, while the silky tannins remind you of earth and chalk - typical Howell Mountain trademarks. The nose is intense, with aromas of blackberries, provencial herbs, and the usual hints of mushrooms, chalk and earth that our wines always turn up. The finish tracks the aromas and palate with the addition of just a hint of spicy oak - and cinnamon, and the wine is so firm and balanced, you only notice the oak as the gentle, "velvet glove" holding it all in place.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain
The 2003 vintage wines from Howell Mountain strike a great balance of structure, richness and finesse. Our 2003 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon shows all of these characteristic ... mores: with plenty of bright blackberry and raspberry fruit and lovely spiciness on the nose. The smooth tannins and medium body give the wine richness and structure. On the palate, flavors of blackberry, black pepper and wild mushrooms add to the wine's complexity and finesse.
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Meritage
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2003 Simpatico
Howell Mountain
Only 99 cases of this wine was produced, and it represents the premium offering from our Estate vineyards. Normally reserved as a "house wine", we began releasing small batches of ... more the Simpatico in 2001. Bravante Vineyards Simpatico is vineyard-select and then barrel-select, to ensure that this wine is always unique and special. It has beautifully defined fruit flavors of black cherries, and 23 % Cabernet Franc brings luscious blueberry and ripe currant with hints of earth, spice and toasty oak filling the flavor spectrum. The big fruit flavors are seamlessly integrated with refined and highly structured tannic core producing an elegant long and smooth finish. This wine could be enjoyed now, but will benefit from aging for 5-7 years.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Sauvignon Blanc
North Coast
Bravante Vineyards first Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Suisun Valley and is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musque. This wine was partially fermented in neutral barrels, ... morewhich gives us a luscious, full texture in the mid-palate, while the stainless steel tank fermentation preserves the bright acidity and great lemon and white peach flavors. Serve this wine with tarragon chicken or crab cakes for a perfect food / wine pairing.
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Updated on April 1, 2008
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