Visited with two friends and the visit was remarkable. How Kerith was seamlessly able to impart learning to three different levels of wine background remains a mystery!The atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. The walk around the winery areas was so interesting (boy the place is clean!).All this good stuff before we get to the wines! No lying, she may make my favorite pinot noir! Wine was balanced, savory and delicious. Nothing over the top to stick out. The flavors are simultaneously with depth yet restrained.When I get back to Sonoma, I will definitely stop in again.
Joseph Schramm
We thoroughly enjoyed our long overdue visit with Kerith, the outstanding winemaker of Bruliam Wines. The tasting experience was relaxed, fun, and informative. Great hospitality and amazing wines which we were able to enjoy in a beautiful open air environment. Kerith takes you on a wonderful journey of wine making, where you experience her vast knowledge and passion for wine making. A strong recommendation for anyone visiting (or even just passing through) Sonoma County. Looking forward to returning in the not too distant future.
cheryl parsons
We had an amazing experience visiting Bruliam Wines. The wine was outstanding, and we learned so much about the different varieties and the complexity of each. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the laughter was contagious. Kerith's spirit, passion, and knowledge of wines and the wine business are mind-blowing. We recommend this experience to anyone who loves wine, education, and laughter.Great wine is more than just the product; it is the heart and soul that goes into producing it that makes a difference, making Bruliam so darn fantastic.Take the time in the area and visit; don't miss it!
Carl Cimino
I initially met Kerith and tasted her wine at the Santa Lucia Highlands Gala. The wine was excellent, so we made it a point to include some friends that we knew enjoyed fine wine and try a tasting in Windsor. Well, the wines were superb, and our friends bought even more wine than we did. It's always great to find new wines that are this good and share the experience with friends. The wines and the atmosphere were amazing and Kerith is not only a great winemaker but a fabulous host as well.
Tami
My husband and I have visited Kerith on a couple of occasions. We were intrigued by the story of her past, completing medical school and 2 fellowships. We knew that she was one smart cookie and would produce excellent wine, given her dedication to learn all that she can about wine making and viticulture. Her Pinots, Zinfandel, and rose is awesome and all at great price points. I highly recommend you pay her a visit and most definitely buy some wine!
Susann
Lovely experience! Wealth of knowledge and this wine tasting journey was one of my favorites.
Katie Christophersen
After visiting Napa/Sonoma several times, this was easily one of the best and most memorable tastings. I have had very few tastings where the winemaker hosts the tasting. Kerith told us all about the wine making process - we learned a ton from her! The wines were the best part - we can’t wait to bust into our new collection at home! 10/10 would recommend!
Tom Belknap
Bruliam Wines is absolutely a hidden gem that needs to be on the radar of wine lovers traveling to Sonoma County. I don’t know of many places where the owner/wine maker pours your tastings and walks you through the intricacies of each bottle. You will definitely learn a ton about wine making at the visit. And the best part of all, everything we tasted was outstanding!
Barbi Sorensen
Had a great experience at Bruliam Wines.Went for a tasting and we were greeted immediately. It was very hot on Labor Day so we sat inside , it was nice and cool.We had the most informative wine tasting along with a delicious cheese plate from the owner/winemaker Kerith! She was extremely knowledgeable as well as personable. She walked us through the barrel room as well. The whole experience was just amazing!The standout for me was her Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir.I would definitely recommend if you are in the area!
Jessie Giordano
Had a lovely time tasting Bruliam wines with Kierth, female owner. She shared her story of how she went from Doctor to wine producer, and how her children helped with the grape crushing and vineyard work. Her Rose was lovely, perfect for picnic or patio drinking. Her Pinots are grown in some of the prime locations, creating layers of flavors to be enjoyed with cheese and charcuterie or with lamb/game. Additionally, we enjoyed a beautiful cheese and vegetable platter while tasting. If you haven’t tried Bruliam wines, you are missing out. Highly recommend her Petaluma Gap Pinot. Cheers!
Awesome wine tasting done in a private room. The owner herself did the tasting with us! The wine was all fabulous and learning about each glass from her was fantastic. The snacks were just as good as the wine and the private tour of the bottling area was also interesting!
Liz Sullivan
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was one of the best tastings I have ever had! Bruliam does not do anything halfway!
Elaine T.
Tastings at Bruliam Wines are so much fun! I know that most people like to visit the vineyards in Napa or Sonoma but I prefer to go where the wine is good and the experience is insightful. Kerith makes amazing wines that are balanced and smooth. Every sip is soft and easy to drink. You'll just want to keep on drinking! During our tasting, we had 6 different wines, mostly Pinot Noir since that's what she specializes in.Kerith also leads the tasting herself! Every wine she makes has a story, from the label to the vineyards she sources her grapes from. She pays attention to every little detail and since she used to be a doctor, she happily dives into the chemistry of what makes her wines complete. This is one of those tastings where you'll leave not only "happy" from the wine but also learned something new. To visit Bruliam, you'll need to make a reservation. When we went as a group of 4, our tasting was held in a cute and comfortable room that had a large garage-like door opened to the outside so it felt like an indoor outdoor space. We spent most of our time chatting around the table, discussing the wine, but were also given a short tour of the facility where the wine was made during the tasting, so we could get a real sense of the wine making process.If you're looking for a more intimate and personal wine tasting experience go to Bruliam. This experience is so different and unique, it's incomparable to your average tourist filled, mainstream vineyard tastings. I can't speak highly enough about Bruliam!
Visited with two friends and the visit was remarkable. How Kerith was seamlessly able to impart learning to three different levels of wine background remains a mystery!The atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. The walk around the winery areas was so interesting (boy the place is clean!).All this good stuff before we get to the wines! No lying, she may make my favorite pinot noir! Wine was balanced, savory and delicious. Nothing over the top to stick out. The flavors are simultaneously with depth yet restrained.When I get back to Sonoma, I will definitely stop in again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our long overdue visit with Kerith, the outstanding winemaker of Bruliam Wines. The tasting experience was relaxed, fun, and informative. Great hospitality and amazing wines which we were able to enjoy in a beautiful open air environment. Kerith takes you on a wonderful journey of wine making, where you experience her vast knowledge and passion for wine making. A strong recommendation for anyone visiting (or even just passing through) Sonoma County. Looking forward to returning in the not too distant future.
We had an amazing experience visiting Bruliam Wines. The wine was outstanding, and we learned so much about the different varieties and the complexity of each. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the laughter was contagious. Kerith's spirit, passion, and knowledge of wines and the wine business are mind-blowing. We recommend this experience to anyone who loves wine, education, and laughter.Great wine is more than just the product; it is the heart and soul that goes into producing it that makes a difference, making Bruliam so darn fantastic.Take the time in the area and visit; don't miss it!
I initially met Kerith and tasted her wine at the Santa Lucia Highlands Gala. The wine was excellent, so we made it a point to include some friends that we knew enjoyed fine wine and try a tasting in Windsor. Well, the wines were superb, and our friends bought even more wine than we did. It's always great to find new wines that are this good and share the experience with friends. The wines and the atmosphere were amazing and Kerith is not only a great winemaker but a fabulous host as well.
My husband and I have visited Kerith on a couple of occasions. We were intrigued by the story of her past, completing medical school and 2 fellowships. We knew that she was one smart cookie and would produce excellent wine, given her dedication to learn all that she can about wine making and viticulture. Her Pinots, Zinfandel, and rose is awesome and all at great price points. I highly recommend you pay her a visit and most definitely buy some wine!
Lovely experience! Wealth of knowledge and this wine tasting journey was one of my favorites.
After visiting Napa/Sonoma several times, this was easily one of the best and most memorable tastings. I have had very few tastings where the winemaker hosts the tasting. Kerith told us all about the wine making process - we learned a ton from her! The wines were the best part - we can’t wait to bust into our new collection at home! 10/10 would recommend!
Bruliam Wines is absolutely a hidden gem that needs to be on the radar of wine lovers traveling to Sonoma County. I don’t know of many places where the owner/wine maker pours your tastings and walks you through the intricacies of each bottle. You will definitely learn a ton about wine making at the visit. And the best part of all, everything we tasted was outstanding!
Had a great experience at Bruliam Wines.Went for a tasting and we were greeted immediately. It was very hot on Labor Day so we sat inside , it was nice and cool.We had the most informative wine tasting along with a delicious cheese plate from the owner/winemaker Kerith! She was extremely knowledgeable as well as personable. She walked us through the barrel room as well. The whole experience was just amazing!The standout for me was her Petaluma Gap Pinot Noir.I would definitely recommend if you are in the area!
Had a lovely time tasting Bruliam wines with Kierth, female owner. She shared her story of how she went from Doctor to wine producer, and how her children helped with the grape crushing and vineyard work. Her Rose was lovely, perfect for picnic or patio drinking. Her Pinots are grown in some of the prime locations, creating layers of flavors to be enjoyed with cheese and charcuterie or with lamb/game. Additionally, we enjoyed a beautiful cheese and vegetable platter while tasting. If you haven’t tried Bruliam wines, you are missing out. Highly recommend her Petaluma Gap Pinot. Cheers!
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Awesome wine tasting done in a private room. The owner herself did the tasting with us! The wine was all fabulous and learning about each glass from her was fantastic. The snacks were just as good as the wine and the private tour of the bottling area was also interesting!
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was one of the best tastings I have ever had! Bruliam does not do anything halfway!
Tastings at Bruliam Wines are so much fun! I know that most people like to visit the vineyards in Napa or Sonoma but I prefer to go where the wine is good and the experience is insightful. Kerith makes amazing wines that are balanced and smooth. Every sip is soft and easy to drink. You'll just want to keep on drinking! During our tasting, we had 6 different wines, mostly Pinot Noir since that's what she specializes in.Kerith also leads the tasting herself! Every wine she makes has a story, from the label to the vineyards she sources her grapes from. She pays attention to every little detail and since she used to be a doctor, she happily dives into the chemistry of what makes her wines complete. This is one of those tastings where you'll leave not only "happy" from the wine but also learned something new. To visit Bruliam, you'll need to make a reservation. When we went as a group of 4, our tasting was held in a cute and comfortable room that had a large garage-like door opened to the outside so it felt like an indoor outdoor space. We spent most of our time chatting around the table, discussing the wine, but were also given a short tour of the facility where the wine was made during the tasting, so we could get a real sense of the wine making process.If you're looking for a more intimate and personal wine tasting experience go to Bruliam. This experience is so different and unique, it's incomparable to your average tourist filled, mainstream vineyard tastings. I can't speak highly enough about Bruliam!