Wines
Brandon Gregory produces two distinct tiers of wine—each shaped by the land, the season, and a commitment to thoughtful winemaking. From focused, site-driven expressions to a barrel selection that captures the vintage as a whole, these wines reflect a singular estate through multiple lenses.
Brandon Gregory
Brandon Gregory wines are estate-grown expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Merlot—crafted to reflect the character of each site and the integrity of each vintage. Winemaker Julien Fayard guides every lot with a light hand, allowing the vineyard to speak while ensuring balance, depth, and purity in the glass.
Illation
Illation by Brandon Gregory Estate is a Bordeaux blend created by winemaker Julien Fayard from the best barrels of the small lot wines we produce each vintage. In crafting Illation, Julien seeks to capture the growing season and the spirit of our Brookshire Vineyard at the base of Mt Saint Helena in Knights Valley.
Brandon Gregory
2022
Brandon Gregory
Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietals |
Harvest Dates |
Production |
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100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
September 17 & September 26, 2022 |
149 cases |

Grown in the mineral-rich slopes of our Brookshire estate, enticing aromas of red currant, cassis, Morello cherries, graphite, kirsch, volcanic rock, and wild raspberries awaken the senses, complemented by distinctive hints of bay leaf and wet river stones. The wine cascades effortlessly across the palate, with expansive layers of energetic dark fruits, leather, wet minerals, and spiced cherries. Structured, fine-grained tannins showcase exceptional depth and terroir, giving way to a fresh and opulent finish framed by beautiful acidity and a refined and polished finish.
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2022
Brandon Gregory
Merlot
Varietals |
Harvest Dates |
Production |
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100% Merlot |
September 9, 2022 |
59 cases |

Grown on the terraced slopes of a tiny parcel situated in the heart of the Brookshire Vineyard, this micro production wine sets the perfect tone for this famed varietal. Notes of black cherries, cocoa powder, Satsuma plums, lilacs, loam, and crushed gravel front a palate full of sultry red berries, plum preserves, freshly cut flowers, brown sugar, and red currants. Additional notes of wild blackberries, truffle, wild sage, and slate continue to evolve with time in the glass, all leading into a soft and inviting finish. The plush, fruit-laced tannins meld perfectly with the mineral-driven structure of the estate.
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2024
Brandon Gregory
Sauvignon Blanc
Varietals |
Harvest Dates |
Production |
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100% Sauvignon Blanc |
August 26, 2024 |
634 cases |

Our Knights Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a crystalline expression of the varietal that perfectly reflects this cool-climate appellation. A nose of high-toned citrus, lime blossoms, bergamot, green apple, and chalk lead into a succulent yet chiseled palate of Meyer lemon, white peach, lemongrass, and delicate florals. The mid-palate possesses a nervous tension that buttresses up against the natural acidity of the fruit. A fresh energy and lively identity is only matched by the lively and mouthwatering finish.
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Illation
2022
Brandon Gregory
Illation
Varietals |
Harvest Dates |
Production |
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75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Cabernet Franc |
September 17, 26, 2022 |
119 Cases |

AN ELEGANT YET POWERFUL EXPRESSION FROM
OUR KNIGHTS VALLEY ESTATE BLENDING CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND CABERNET FRANC,
INTENSE AROMAS OF BLACK CURRANT, DARK PLUMS, FRESH TRUFFLES, SANDALWOOD,
CRUSHED VIOLETS, GRAVELLY LOAM, AND TURKISH COFFEE LEAD INTO A REFINED,
MINERAL-LACED PALATE SINGING WITH WILD BLACKBERRIES, CRÈME DE CASSIS, BLUEBERRY COBBLER, COCOA NIBS, AND SPICED FLORALS. A DEEP AND SUPPLE TEXTURE IS
FRAMED BY EXQUISITELY FINE-GRAINED TANNINS, LEADING TO A NUANCED AND SEDUCTIVE FINISH
THAT BALANCES BEAUTIFUL WEIGHT WITH TREMENDOUS PRECISION.
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