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Planted in 2013, we have 1/2 acre of 2 clones of Muscat Blanc here at the estate. Our 2018 Muscat is dry in style and fermented and aged in stainless steel. This wine presents aromatic notes of honeydew melon, lime zest, and citrus flowers

Our signature Sauvignon Blanc (43rd release) is sourced from our own estate vineyard in Los Olivos as well as a number of other carefully farmed vineyards mostly in the Los Olivos AVA. All of the grapes were hand harvested with the fruit being destemmed a

This Cuvee is our premium Sauvignon Blanc and our best expression of the varietal. Produced entirely from select blocks of grapes grown here on our estate, we hand harvest the fruit and leave the free-run juice in contact with the skins for up to 6 hours.

This perennial favorite, named after owner and winemaker Fred Brander's late daughter, is a blend of 43% Pinot Gris, 36% Sauvignon Blanc and 21% Riesling. The Sauvignon Blanc is estate grown while the Pinot Gris and Riesling are from Kick-On Ranch in Los

Our Cuvée Nicolas is one of our few oaked Sauvignon Blancs. Select grapes from the estate, with a perfect balance of richness and acidity, are fermented and aged in a combination of 500 liter and 225 liter French oak barrels (30% new) for eleven months. T

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 7% Syrah, and 6% Malbec, this red blend is both approachable and curiously deep. The nose features a dark ruby color and aromas of ripe berries. Soft tannins with piquant acidity workto create a stru

A 375ml version of Branders estate Cabernet Sauvignon. While the Brander Vineyard has long been renowned for our Sauvignon Blanc, we are also proud of our distinctive, classically Bordeaux-style Cabernets. This Cabernet is sourced from two lots – our olde

While the Brander Vineyard has long been renowned for our Sauvignon Blancs, we are also very proud of our distinctive, classically Bordeaux-styled Cabernets. This vintage offers gorgeous, pure fruit and presents an attractive, translucent dark ruby in the

We are once again thrilled to release a Merlot made from the delicious fruit of the Mesa Verde Vineyard. Aged for 7 months in mostly French oak barrels, this Merlot has flavors of blackberries, plums and a hint of vanilla on both the nose and the palate.

In addition to producing Bordeaux style varieties, Los Olivos also proves to be a great area for the production of Syrah. Our Los Olivos District Syrah is fermented in small bins, punched down by hand, gently pressed, and then matured in neutral French oa

Better Together Red Blend, Santa Barbara county $25): Using Santa Maria Valley Syrah and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, this blend has a richer and riper fruit profile than the typical Brander red. Approachable and full bodied, the wine has ripe cherry and be

2019 Rose (Merlot/Cabernet Blend); 2018 Pinot Gris, Kick on Vineyard; 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate

2017 Au Naturel; 2019 Rose; 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, from our library

When making this delectable blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, we harvested these grapes early to capture extra acidity and crispness. Fermented in stainless steel, this wine presents refreshing notes of berries, citrus, and spring blossoms.

This incredible Cabernet is a blend of grapes taken from our oldest block, planted by Erik Branderin 1975, which produces a minimal amount of fruit since 2010, and the younger 'Erik 's Block ' , which Fred Brander favors for its diverse flavors. This wine