Bryant Family Vineyard
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| Bryant Estate | |
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| Location | St. Helena, California (Pritchard Hill), USA |
David Abreu, Viticulturist Michel Rolland, Consulting Enologist | |
| Known for | Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet BETTINA |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Tasting | not available for tastings or tours |
| Website | www.bryantwines.com |
Bryant Family Vineyard is a
Napa Valley, founded by businessman Donald L. Bryant Jr.
and his ex-wife, Barbara Bryant.
Known for their 100%
cult wines to emerge during the early 1990s, along with wineries such as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate.[1] Low production levelsand high demand for the wines have driven prices to the upper echelon of wines produced in the United States.[2]
As of 2009, Bryant Estate produces two additional labels, "Bettina" and "DB4". Bettina is a parallel wine to Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet, made of grapes purchased from some of viticulturist
David Abreu's vineyard sites. DB4 is a second wine, made of declassified wine from both Bettina and Bryant Family Vineyard labels.[3]
History
In 1985, Bryant purchased the current site of the vineyard and winery with the intention of building a home. After learning that the site held excellent potential for grape growing, the decision was made to plant a vineyard at the location.Wine Advocate, thus solidifying the winery's status as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the United States.[5]
Critic
Wine Advocate as of 2011, has stated, "Bryant is without question one of the most spectacular vineyards in Napa Valley. I don’t see any reason why the Cabernets that emerge from this property shouldn't be among the top 5-10 wines in the valley each and every year".[8]
Production
Bryant Estate overlooks
David Abreu's vineyards. DB4 is the second wine for Bryant Family, consisting of declassified wine from Bryant Family Vineyard and Bettina.[10][failed verification
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References
- ^ Food & Wine Magazine (January 2004). "Cult Worship". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Napa Valley Classification: First and Second Growths". Fine Magazine. November 2009. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13.
- ^ a b Schlachter, Kyle (2012-12-20). "Interview: Don Bryant of Bryant Family Vineyard". Decanter Magazine. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04.
- ^ "The Cults". Wine Zap. March 2005. Archived from the original on 2005-11-11.
- ^ "Wine Advocate Reviews". Wine Advocate. Archived from the original on 2006-04-27. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ^ "Wine Advocate Issue #120". December 1998. Archived from the original on 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Wine Advocate Issue #132". December 2000.[dead link]
- ^ "Wine Advocate Issue #204". December 2012.[dead link]
- ^ "Bryant Wines". Bryant Family Vineyard Wines. December 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-08-20.
- ^ "Bryant Family Vineyard Wines". December 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-08-20.
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