Brassfield Estate
2009 Eruption

Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard is located in the western section of High Valley at High Serenity Ranch in Lake County California on a truly distinctive and remarkable winegrowing property. Our valley floor vineyards sit at 1800 ft elevation. The higher vineyard blocks rise to nearly 3000 ft resulting in significant diurnal temperature fluctuations, as much as 50 degrees. The impact of temperature change along with the varied nature of our soils and settings produce wines that show bright and expressive forward-fruit characteristics while simultaneously depicting restraint and balance.

"The 2009 Eruption is an intriguing blend of 37% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre, 14% Grenache, 10% Petite Sirah and 9% Malbec. Mint, black pepper, cherries and plums are some of the many notes that emerge from this exotic, beguiling wine. This is about as great a California wine as readers will find for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." 

91 Points Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate