Brion Wise in conversation: A new Pritchard Hill site marks a new chapter for BRION Decanter Staff, May 2025 “My vineyards are in locations that I believe will make great wine, simple as that. The farmer in me is constantly keeping an eye out for rare sites with world-class poten…
Food & Wine: How to Find Terroir-Driven Wines Brian Freedman, January 2024 “Brion Wise, owner of BRION in Napa Valley, only produces single-vineyard wines for his eponymous label. ‘To me, the advantages are all in the expression of a singular place, a singular terroir, and a cons…
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine power player buys major vineyard in Napa's most illustrious region Jess Lander, August 23, 2023 “Wise, who currently produces the Brion wines and hosts visitors inside a refurbished barn on the Sleeping Lady vineyard, plans to build a winery and hosp…
Robb Report: 9 Outstanding Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons to Buy Right Now Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, August 4, 2023 “Brion Wise is the name behind BRION and together with winemakers Julien Fayard, Mark Herold, and Massimo Monticelli this amazing team makes stunning wines in bot…
San Francisco Chronicle: Famed Cabernet winemaker just sold his second Napa winery — but this time it’s different Jess Lander, May 16, 2023 “Brion Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, today announces the acquisition of Mark Herold Wines. Founded by Mark Herold, one of…
MarketWatch: The food trends that will define 2023 Charles Passy, January 2023 Cabernet Franc is the New Cabernet Sauvignon “More U.S. winemakers seem to be touting Cabernet Franc (or ‘Cab Franc,’ as it’s simply known), celebrating the varietal for what the Wine Folly website cal…
San Francisco Chronicle: Napa is home to one of the most talented wine barrel builders in the world. He only works for 2 wineries. Jess Lander, June 2022 “…Caldwell and Brion sought out Herrera and his highly specialized skills a decade ago. He was one of the few barrel makers wo…
Wine Enthusiast: Volcanic Hillsides and Historic Vineyards: Meet Napa’s Mayacamas Region Virginie Boone, June 2022 “…Julien Fayard makes the BRION and Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Cabernets. “The vineyard gets a lot of morning light and morning cooling,” he says. “Sleeping Lady is…
Latitude 33 Magazine: Fabled Vines Justine Amodeo, Spring/Summer 2022 “…The series of rooms and alcoves devoted to hospitality culminate in a spacious salon where the Wises share their wines with selected guests. Ronda’s signature touch is evident throughout—a warmly eclectic env…
Departures Magazine: The Best Red Wines to Drink This Year Jonah Flicker, January 2021 2016 BRION Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon “…This single vineyard 100% cabernet sauvignon from BRION comes from Napa’s Oakville Ranch vineyard. A long finish is preceded by big, ripe berries, mingl…
Brion Wise in conversation: A new Pritchard Hill site marks a new chapter for BRION Decanter Staff, May 2025 “My vineyards are in locations that I believe will make great wine, simple as that. The farmer in me is constantly keeping an eye out for rare sites with world-class poten…
Food & Wine: How to Find Terroir-Driven Wines Brian Freedman, January 2024 “Brion Wise, owner of BRION in Napa Valley, only produces single-vineyard wines for his eponymous label. ‘To me, the advantages are all in the expression of a singular place, a singular terroir, and a cons…
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine power player buys major vineyard in Napa's most illustrious region Jess Lander, August 23, 2023 “Wise, who currently produces the Brion wines and hosts visitors inside a refurbished barn on the Sleeping Lady vineyard, plans to build a winery and hosp…
Robb Report: 9 Outstanding Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons to Buy Right Now Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, August 4, 2023 “Brion Wise is the name behind BRION and together with winemakers Julien Fayard, Mark Herold, and Massimo Monticelli this amazing team makes stunning wines in bot…
San Francisco Chronicle: Famed Cabernet winemaker just sold his second Napa winery — but this time it’s different Jess Lander, May 16, 2023 “Brion Wise, proprietor of BRION and B. Wise Vineyards, today announces the acquisition of Mark Herold Wines. Founded by Mark Herold, one of…
MarketWatch: The food trends that will define 2023 Charles Passy, January 2023 Cabernet Franc is the New Cabernet Sauvignon “More U.S. winemakers seem to be touting Cabernet Franc (or ‘Cab Franc,’ as it’s simply known), celebrating the varietal for what the Wine Folly website cal…
San Francisco Chronicle: Napa is home to one of the most talented wine barrel builders in the world. He only works for 2 wineries. Jess Lander, June 2022 “…Caldwell and Brion sought out Herrera and his highly specialized skills a decade ago. He was one of the few barrel makers wo…
Wine Enthusiast: Volcanic Hillsides and Historic Vineyards: Meet Napa’s Mayacamas Region Virginie Boone, June 2022 “…Julien Fayard makes the BRION and Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Cabernets. “The vineyard gets a lot of morning light and morning cooling,” he says. “Sleeping Lady is…
Latitude 33 Magazine: Fabled Vines Justine Amodeo, Spring/Summer 2022 “…The series of rooms and alcoves devoted to hospitality culminate in a spacious salon where the Wises share their wines with selected guests. Ronda’s signature touch is evident throughout—a warmly eclectic env…