While the Brander Vineyard has long been renowned for our Sauvignon Blanc, we are also very proud of our distinctive, classically Bordeaux styled Cabernets. This 2018 vintage offers gorgeous, pure fruit, with attractive, translucent dark ruby color in the glass. Aromas of ripe strawberry, cherry and raspberries with soft velvety finish.

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition:  97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol:  14.1%

Aging:  14 months in French Oak barrels, 25% new

Production:  686 Cases

In 1975 the Brander Vineyard became the first in Santa Barbara County to plant Cabernet Franc.  This bottling is 100% from the original 1975 planting.  It demonstrates Cabernet Francs exotic herbal perfume and firm structure.  Deep garnet in color, great structure, this wine opens with a nose of violets, lilacs and dried currants.

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol:  14.1%

Aging:  10 months in neutral French barrels

Production: 120 Cases

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Merlot, our 2019 Bouchet (in the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, the name refers to Cabernet Franc) reflects our passion for producing beautifully balanced, classically-styled wines. An opaque ruby in color, the nose shows violets and cherry while the structured palate showcases blackberries and soft tannins. Pair this with a rib eye steak, lamb chops, or a hearty penne pasta with homemade ragu sauce.

A very limited edition of our estate Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Cabernet Franc from our 41 year old vines.  The label features the artwork of Oaxacan artist Fernando Olivera (1962-2018).  

Appellation:  Los Olivos District, Estate

Composition:  90% Cabernet Sauvignon,  10% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol:  13.5%

Aging:  14 months in French Oak barrels, 40% new

Production:  35 cases

The 2017 Better Together is luscious and full bodied with vibrant purple color.  We blended Syrah with our estate Cabernet Sauvignon to add more structure, complementary fruit profile, and spices.    A nose of fresh blueberry, forest floor, and fresh soil.   Flavors of blue and red berry fruit, and a long lingering finish.

Technical Information:

Cases Produced:  423

Composition:  68% Syrah, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon

Our unrestrained Cabernet Sauvignon blend that brings together the best attributes of many different varietals.   The bright red up front fruit of Cabernet Sauvignon,  the body, depth, and darker fruit of Syrah and Merlot, and the structure and finish of Cabernet Franc and Malbec.  An easy bottle to love and will likely be gone in one enjoyable sitting.

Appellation:  Los Olivos District

Composition: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 6% Syrah, 1% Malbec

Alcohol:  13.5%

Aging:  14 months in neutral French Oak barrels

Production:  673 cases