Our Next Release Opens February 10th
Let me begin 2020 with gratitude, for you, for your tremendous support and caring during the Kincade fire. Sonoma County remains in fire recovery mode, yet we are indeed recovering. In fact, some of you specifically visited Sonoma County post-fires, knowing we needed some extra TLC. Honestly, I could not be prouder to be a Sonoma girl. We are lucky to have our home intact, despite prolonged smoke damage cleanup. We returned home in time for Thanksgiving and just last week received back all of our fabric goods. (Draperies, clothing, towels, rugs, etc. were sent out for special cleaning). It’s great to finally feel back to normal, and I’m optimistic that springtime will reinvigorate our community, as spring marks bud break, daffodils, and most importantly Rosé season!
With that said, I’m happy to announce that our Spring Release opens February 10th and will feature three new wines – the 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir, the 2017 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, and the 2017 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Here’s a cool fact- last year’s US market share of domestic rosé eclipsed French rosé for the first time. To that point, our 2019 rosé of pinot noir is pretty terrific. (No bias here). Funny enough, it is made in a Provencal style, with a paler “Provence” hue and similar aromatic notes. Plus, you know, sparkly pink wax. So pretty, so awesome, and it’s delicious. As much as I preach about food friendly wines, rosé is made for gulping. Sure, partner rosé with dinner. But pink wine should inspire giggles and goofiness, a sip of summer sunshine.
The 2017 Gap’s Crown and Sangiacomo pinots are the same wines you love, same amazing vineyards, but feature some cosmetic changes. First, you’ll notice our new pinot labels (perhaps already familiar from the rosé). But if you squint, you’ll see the ‘17’s debut the newly designated “Petaluma Gap” AVA instead of the broader Sonoma Coast. Exciting! In the case of Sangiacomo, we are now labeling the wine as Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard, to offer a more specific vineyard designation and even deeper sense of place. Both Sangiacomo and Gaps’s Crown share lovely fruit and juicy acid. But each bottling respects the vineyard’s unique personality and microclimate. Like the 2016 Gap’s, the ’17 vintage is cellar-worthy. Already rich and lush on the palate, the ‘17 needs time to open up in the glass and express her aromatic finesse. As usual we recommend decanting for up to 30 minutes, if you just can’t wait. But please consider aging the 2017 Gap’s Crown. Last year’s 2016 Gap’s Crown is tasting stellar now. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either pinot, or both! Petaluma Gap wines are expressive, layered, and legit food friendly. If you gulp, we won’t judge.
On a personal note, I loved meeting so many of you last year, and we are working to make winery visits even more fun in 2020. Be on the lookout for announcements as we expand the scope of our immersive, intimate winery experiences. In 2020, I invite you to join me for an engaging, personal winery experience if/when you visit Sonoma County. Let’s deep dive into technique, vineyards, and terroir. Chatting up yeast is my happy place. Nobody has ever left a Bruliam tasting unhappy! Even if you can’t visit Sonoma this year, we hope you feel as connected to us as we to you, especially after the fires. As always, expect to hear from me with a pen and a postage stamp.
Finally, please keep sharing the fantastic bottle shots, spotlighting Bruliam Wines alongside your cheeseboards, charcuterie spreads, and beautifully plated meals. We also love pictures with you in them!
Happy Spring,
Kerith