Braren Pauli
Braren Pauli premium wines are produced under partners, Larry Braren and Bill Pauli. Larry's interest in winemaking was sparked by his visits to Libya and France where he had the opportunity to learn hands-on the skills of winemaking. Bill's interest in growing wine grapes was kindled from his father and grandfather who farmed land in Potter Valley, California.
Together, Larry and Bill formed a partnership in 1980 and have established
Braren Pauli as a premium wine producer of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Semillon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today,
Larry focuses on winemaking, sales and marketing and Bill produces and
manages the premium grapes grown for Braren Pauli on his vineyards in
Mendocino County. The grapes for Braren Pauli wines are grown from rich
deep soils on Bill's Hawn Creek vineyards and Busch Creek vineyards in
Potter Valley and on benchland vineyards in Redwood Valley. Larry Braren and Bill Pauli welcome you to join them at Redwood Valley Cellars to taste their extensive line of premium wines. Redwood Valley Cellars has a gift store of unique hand-crafted items, beautiful gardens and a picnic area under a forest of Valley Oaks, Elms and Magnolia trees. Redwood Valley Cellars is located at 7051 North State Street in Redwood Valley just 10 miles north of Ukiah on Highway 101 (see location #5 on the map). Contact our friendly staff at (707) 485-0322 for more information.
Braren Pauli
Current Releases
1998 Chardonnay, Busch Creek Vineyard
The grapes, which were used to produce this wine, were grown in Potter Valley, one of the cooler regions in Mendocino County. The long growing season results in Chardonnay that is high in apple and pear flavors while retaining a strong acidity that gives the finished wine structure, balance and a hint of citrus in the finish. This wine is excellent with crab cakes, fish or before dinner with cheese and fruit.
Cases produced: 860 (750 ml)
1998 Pinot Noir, Roar Vineyard
The grapes, which were used to produce this wine, were grown in Potter Valley, one of the cooler regions in Mendocino County. An ideal area for Pinot Noir, the Paulis have planted over a half dozen clones of this delightful variety in their vineyards. The grapes produced a wine with rich, ripe Pinot flavors, a full, round middle mouth and a long, fruit driven finish that is married well with the sweet vanilla flavors of French Oak. This wine goes well with almost any meal and is an ideal wine by itself or with light appetizers.
Cases produced: 840 (750 ml)
1997 Merlot
The grapes, which were used to produce this wine, came from our bench land vineyard in Redwood Valley. The soils are reddish clay, which produce grapes with forward fruit aromas and flavors of blueberry, plum and black cherry. A balanced wine, this Merlot goes with a wide range of meat dishes, but our favorite is with salmon.
Cases produced: 1,200 (750 ml)
1996 Zinfandel
The grapes, which were used to produce this wine, came from "old" head pruned vines in Redwood Valley. The soils are reddish clay, which produce grapes with forward fruit aromas and flavors of wild berry, plum and black cherry. We recommend this wine be served with red sauce and oil based pasta dishes, beef, ham and most barbeque/grilled foods.
Cases produced: 2,300 (750 ml)
Other Current Releases: 1998 Sauvignon Blanc, Busch Creek Vineyard; 1996 Chardonnay, Hawn Creek Vineyard; 1997 Chardonnay, Busch Creek Vineyard; 1996 Semillon, Hawn Creek Vineyard; 1996 Zinfandel, Ricetti Vineyard; 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, Frost Reserve, and 1997 Port, Voss Terrace Cabernet.
For more information please call 1.800.760.3739 or to email us: wine@ATasteofRedwoodValley.com