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Join BRION at Vinous Icons in New York City February 29 - March 2, 2024
Join BRION at Vinous Icons in New York City
February 29 - March 2, 2024
BRION is proud to be part of the inaugural event for Antonio Galloni’s Vinous Icons, happening this year at the Altman Building in New York City, between February 29 and March 2, 2024.
Vinous Icons 2024 will bring together elite vintners for a series of tastings, seminars, and dinners, showcasing some of the most sought-after wines from all over the world. We look forward to seeing you there! You can find us at the following events:
Friday, March 1st
Icons Tasting - Day One: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 2nd
Icons Tasting - Day Two: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Icons Big Bottle Gala Dinner: Champagne Reception 6:30 pm, Dinner 7:00 pm
There is so much more to this event. To see the full schedule, visit the Vinous Icons event page, which includes links to purchase your tickets. You may also email events@vinous.com and the Vinous team will be sure to look after you.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine power player buys major vineyard in Napa's most illustrious region
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine power player buys major vineyard in Napa's most illustrious region
Jess Lander, August 23, 2023
“Wise, who currently produces the Brion wines and hosts visitors inside a refurbished barn on the Sleeping Lady vineyard, plans to build a winery and hospitality space at the new property.”
“We have to learn those vines and those roots and figure out what we need to do to take them to another level, to push the farming to the extreme,” he said. “It’s a long game, for sure.”
Robb Report: 9 Outstanding Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons to Buy Right Now
Robb Report: 9 Outstanding Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons to Buy Right Now
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, August 4, 2023
“Brion Wise is the name behind BRION and together with winemakers Julien Fayard, Mark Herold, and Massimo Monticelli this amazing team makes stunning wines in both Napa Valley and the Moon Mountain District of Sonoma Valley.
This 2019 Sonoma Cab is garnet ruby colored....The tannins are velvety soft and and flavors of black currant, black plum, and red raspberry intermingle seamlessly. There’s a pleasant splash of bright acidity in the back of the palate before the long, long finish.”
San Francisco Chronicle: Famed Cabernet winemaker just sold his second Napa winery—but this time it’s different
San Francisco Chronicle: Famed Cabernet winemaker just sold his second Napa winery — but this time it’s different
Jess Lander, May 16, 2023
“Brion Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, today announces the acquisition of Mark Herold Wines. Founded by Mark Herold, one of California’s most respected winemakers and consultants, his namesake project now joins an established, critically acclaimed portfolio that includes B. Wise Vineyards and BRION – two Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries for which Herold has already been consulting for 13 years.”
MarketWatch: The food trends that will define 2023
MarketWatch: The food trends that will define 2023
Charles Passy, January 2023
Cabernet Franc is the New Cabernet Sauvignon
“More U.S. winemakers seem to be touting Cabernet Franc (or ‘Cab Franc,’ as it’s simply known), celebrating the varietal for what the Wine Folly website calls its ‘savory, bell pepper-like flavors, medium-high acidity and mouthwatering taste.’ BRION, a prestigious California producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, recently rolled its inaugural Cab Franc. Detert Family Vineyards, another well-regarded California label, is also gaining a reputation for its take on the varietal.”
San Francisco Chronicle: Napa is home to one of the most talented wine barrel builders in the world. He only works for 2 wineries.
San Francisco Chronicle: Napa is home to one of the most talented wine barrel builders in the world. He only works for 2 wineries.
Jess Lander, June 2022
“…Caldwell and Brion sought out Herrera and his highly specialized skills a decade ago. He was one of the few barrel makers working in the U.S. to have completed a rigorous master cooper program in France....The most serious master coopers go to France to train in the centuries-old tradition, forgoing modern machinery and building barrels by hand. The few who graduate are among the most highly regarded in their craft.”
Wine Enthusiast: Volcanic Hillsides and Historic Vineyards: Meet Napa’s Mayacamas Region
Wine Enthusiast: Volcanic Hillsides and Historic Vineyards: Meet Napa’s Mayacamas Region
Virginie Boone, June 2022
“…Julien Fayard makes the BRION and Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Cabernets. “The vineyard gets a lot of morning light and morning cooling,” he says. “Sleeping Lady is closer to the mountain and closer to the Bay, slightly sloped to the east and not prone to sunburn or heat damage. The grapes get a little longer hangtime, the tannins are more complete. There’s a lot of minerality and complex density.”
Latitude 33 Magazine: Fabled Vines
Latitude 33 Magazine: Fabled Vines
Justine Amodeo, Spring/Summer 2022
“…The series of rooms and alcoves devoted to hospitality culminate in a spacious salon where the Wises share their wines with selected guests. Ronda’s signature touch is evident throughout—a warmly eclectic environment that mixes vintage furniture with Wild West Remington bronzes and art posters from 1920s Paris in subtly themed rooms that are filled with curiosities.”
Departures Magazine: The Best Red Wines to Drink This Year
Departures Magazine: The Best Red Wines to Drink This Year
Jonah Flicker, January 2021
2016 BRION Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
“…This single vineyard 100% cabernet sauvignon from BRION comes from Napa’s Oakville Ranch vineyard. A long finish is preceded by big, ripe berries, mingled chocolate and vanilla, and bright flashes of citrus. This winery is a relatively new endeavor making bold moves early on.”
Forbes: BRION’s Single-Vineyard Terroir-Driven Cabs Worthy Of Cult Status
Forbes Magazine: BRION’s Single-Vineyard Terroir-Driven Cabs Worthy Of Cult Status
Kim Westerman, August 2021
“…At a recent lunch with Fayard, the talented winemaker waxed poetic about minimal intervention and really listening to the grapes and following them where they lead. It’s clear that [Brion] Wise places a great deal of trust in Fayard and the other team members to execute his vision. And these luminous wines express that vision with equal parts grace and confidence.”