
The wine industry is heavily regulated as to what can and cannot be printed on a label, so it is no surprise that many consumers are often confused or easily mislead by subtle nuances. There is a special designation that is often overlooked - " ESTATE BOTTLED", which is the highest classification allowed.
In summary, the term "ESTATE BOTTLED" (per the TTB) may be used by a bottling winery if:
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100% of the wine is labeled with a Viticultural Area/Appellation
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100% of the bottling winery is located in the labeled Appellation
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Grew 100% of the grapes used to make wine on land 'owned' or 'controlled' by bottling winery within boundaries of Appellation
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Crushed, fermented must, finished, aged and bottled in a continuous process (the wine at no time left the premise of the bottling winery)
- No term other than ESTATE BOTTLED may be used on a label to indicate combined growing and bottling conditions
Brassfield Estate Winery proudly qualifies for this extraordinary designation in every single wine produced. Our core philosophy is to control the entire winemaking process, from begining to end.
We believe, at Brassfield Estate Winery, that wine should feature forward fruit qualities, and that the varietal of grape is demonstrated in each bottling. Our primary objective is to handcraft wines that offer intense, ripe fruit characteristics which must be balanced with perfect acid structure, full-bodied mouth feel, and silky tannins. This approach to winemaking creates wines that accompany and compliment food to make both a memorable experience.
The unique combination of volcanic and alluvial soils combined with myriad microclimates permit Brassfield Estate to plant an amazing array of grapes, from Italian Pinot Grigio, California Zinfandel, German Gewurztraminer and Johannisberg Riesling to French classics Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Malbec and Mourvedre.


Syrah
2002 Brassfield Estate Syrah, Round Mountain Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2003 Brassfield Estate Syrah, Monte Sereno Vineyard 2003 Brassfield Estate Syrah, Round Mountain Vineyard 2004 Brassfield Estate Syrah, Monte Sereno Vineyard 2004 Brassfield Estate Syrah, Round Mountain Vineyard
Zinfandel
2002 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Round Mountain Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2003 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Estate Vineyard (LIBRARY) 2003 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Round Mountain Vineyard (LIBRARY) 2004 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Monte Sereno Vineyard 2004 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Round Mountain Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2005 Brassfield Estate Zinfandel, Round Mountain Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 Brassfield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Sereno Vineyard (LIBRARY) 2004 Brassfield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2005 Brassfield Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Pinot Noir
2003 Brassfield Estate Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2004 Brassfield Estate Pinot Noir, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2005 Brassfield Estate Pinot Noir, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2006 Brassfield Estate Pinot Noir, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Merlot
2003 Brassfield Estate Merlot, Estate Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2004 Brassfield Estate Merlot, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2005 Brassfield Estate Merlot, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Petite Sirah
2005 Brassfield Estate Petite Sirah, Volcano Ridge Vineyard
Eruption (Red Blend)
2005 Brassfield Estate Eruption, Volcano Ridge Vineyard


Serenity (White Blend)
2004 Brassfield Estate Serenity, Estate Vineyard 2005 Brassfield Estate Serenity, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2006 Brassfield Estate Serenity, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT)
2007 Brassfield Estate Serenity, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Pinot Grigio
2004 Brassfield Estate Pinot Grigio, Estate Vineyard 2005 Brassfield Estate Pinot Grigio, Estate Vineyard 2006 Brassfield Estate Pinot Grigio, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2007 Brassfield Estate Pinot Grigio, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc
2004 Brassfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Vineyard 2005 Brassfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2006 Brassfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc, High Serenity Ranch 2007 Brassfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Gewurztraminer
2004 Brassfield Estate Gewurztraminer, Estate Vineyard 2005 Brassfield Estate Gewurztraminer, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2006 Brassfield Estate Gewurztraminer, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
Johannisberg Riesling
2004 Brassfield Estate Late Harvest Riesling, Estate Vineyard (SOLD OUT)
2005 Brassfield Estate Late Harvest Riesling, Estate Vineyard (SOLD OUT) 2006 Brassfield Estate Dry Riesling, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard
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