95 Points - The Tasting Panel (September, 2024)

Brandon Gregory Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from two vineyard blocks in our Brookshire Vineyard in Knights Valley, chosen by winemaker Julien Fayard to express the vineyard's unique soils.  The blend represents a strict barrel selection of our Cabernet Sauvignon lots of clone 337 and the Montelena clone. 

The 2021 vintage of Brandon Gregory Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes charging out of the gate with an expressive nose of vibrant red cherry, ripe blackberry, purple flowers, and crème de cassis.  The palate is full-bodied and expansive with layers of fruit and crushed red pepper woven within velvety-textured tannins.  There's enough acidity to keep this wine of powerful structure beautifully balanced.

Brandon Gregory Merlot is produced from grapes grown at Brookshire Vineyard in a terraced block chiseled from the side of a knoll near the base of Mt Saint Helena. It grows on the steepest part of the estate, bringing increased exposure from the afternoon sun. 

The 2021 vintage of Brandon Gregory Estate Merlot is a wine with great depth, power, and structure.  Its vast array of aromatics offer earthy notes, black and red fruits, coffee, vanilla, and a touch of spice.  There's sweetness across the palate that is balanced by the wine's natural acidity.  Polished, soft tannins offer great volume and lead to a lengthy finish.

this inaugural vintage of brandon gregory sauvignon blanc is a joyous fusion of lemon peel, lime, peach, and fruity tropical notes.  the palate adds a touch of stone in a light body with pleasing creaminess.  its an instant crowd pleaser that’s lively and refreshing, finishing clean and citrusy .  our sauvignon blanc was cold fermented at a temperature of 60-62 degrees in stainless tank and then aged on lees with a weekly batonnage until cold-stabilization prior to bottling.  2023 Brandon Gregory Estate Sauvignon Blanc was bottled 5 months following its harvest.