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THE STORY

As soon as we heard about the Brosseau Wine Studio in Marina, our AWS Scouting Party went to check it out – and quickly arranged for the American Wine Society Monterey Chapter to visit. Bill Brosseau was happy to host our group to tell his family vineyard story – from spending his childhood weekends there to making it his own – and now his efforts to improve how others manage their vineyards and make wine.

At this event, we tasted 7 of his wines plus appetizers provided by Pacific Coast Private Chefs! In addition, he offered us a special deal:  If we bought 5 bottles, we received a 6^th one for free.  If we bought 9 bottles, we received 3 bottles for free! Over the top, man!

This is my first post all about Brosseau wines. I previously reviewed in a few wines made from Brosseau grapes. These include I Brand’s La Marea Grenache and Folktale’s Le Mistral Syrah. You can find these by typing “Brosseau” in the Decanting Monterey search bar!

THE WINERY

Bill gave us a little background on his wines.  They are made from organic grapes yet he still needs to make every process in his winery organic – down to the salt in the water softener – to get the USDA stamp of approval. His vineyard produced 46 tons of fruit this year. He considers his winemaking “more of an R&D lab.” He is currently playing with a sparking wine. He shared that wines are influenced by his mood. He considers his space at the wine studio as community. His wines are available in local restaurants and he only ships inside of California.

 You can read their whole story here: https://www.brosseauwines.com/About-Us/Our-Story.

Moreover, we learned about the motivation for his wine studio “to unite iconic vineyard sites from our special wine region, with people who are passionate about attention to detail in farming and winemaking. The Studio offers an exploratory wine experience and more. A place to nurture and encourage personal connections and artistry in wine and beyond.”

THE WINES

Today I am presenting 7 Brosseau wines.Winery notes come from their website or the tasting sheet. Any errors are mine and mine alone. As a rule, I do not correct typos from the wineries’ websites.

2023 Brosseau Chenin Blanc, Chalone AVA, Monterey County, 13.8% ABV, $30 (#1717)

My Review: Light golden in the glass with buttery aromatics. Delicious palate with just the tiniest bit of lime zest on the finish. My favorite wine of the tasting. March 2026

2018 Brosseau Old Vines Chardonnay, Chalone AVA Monterey County, 14.1% ABV, $50 (#1718)

My Review: Golden in color. Musty caramel on the nose. A full-bodied palate with a slightly acidic finish. March 2026

2023 Brosseau Grenache Rosé, Chalone AVA, Monterey County, 14.1% ABV, $20 (#1719)

My Review: Barely a hint of pink in the glass – I mean barely!  Honeysuckle on the nose and a balanced palate. March 2026

2018 Brosseau Old Vines Pinot Noir, Chalone AVA, Monterey County, 14.1% ABV, $40 (#1720)

Winery Notes: “Deep red hue. Aromas of cherry, sage, boysenberry, pomegranate, and wild thyme leap readily out of the glass. With some air, notes of roasted strawberry and jasmine complete the aromatic experience. The flavor profile segues nicely from aromas and is met with minerality. Fine tannins, modest acidity, and dense concentration make this a full sensory experience. This wine finishes with intricacy and a playful youthfulness. Enjoy now through 2032.”

My Review: Garnet in the glass. Rich nose of dark fruit and cherry. Some tobacco on the slightly tannic finish. This is a delicious Pinot Noir. March 2026

2023 Brosseau Grenache, Chalone AVA, Monterey County, 14.1% ABV, $40 (#1721)

My Review: After that delicious Pinot Noir, this wine came off a little sharp on the palate for me. Worthy of a retaste! March 2026

2019 Brosseau Cuvée Kilene Syrah, Chalone AVA, Monterey County, 14.1% ABV, $50 (#1722)

My Review: Beautiful deep garnet in color.  While I did not detect anything distinct on the nose, the palate was rich, balanced and tasty. I took one home! March 2026

2019 Brosseau Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalone AVA, Monterey County, 14.4% ABV, $50 (#1723)

My Review: This wine did not follow that big Syrah very well.  As it was one of the most popular wines of the night, it deserves a retaste! That’s on me! March 2026

THE TASTING ROOM

Integrating Nature, Society, Science, and the Arts

“Brosseau Wine Studio was born out of Bill’s intrinsic motivation to unite iconic vineyard sites from our special wine region, with people who are passionate about attention to detail in farming and winemaking. The Studio offers an exploratory wine experience and more. A place to nurture and encourage personal connections and artistry in wine and beyond.

“We are located less than 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean in the cool and foggy town of Marina, CA. To reserve a tasting experience with the Brosseaus, please click the link below. We look forward to visiting with you and sharing a personalized, immersive, and unforgettable experience.”

Read more and book your experience here: VISIT US AT BROSSEAU WINE STUDIO.

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