Rich and approachable, with smooth, flavorful layers of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry and plum accented by hints of spice.

Sonoma County is an inspiring place, offering the best of California. At Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve, we follow a few heartfelt beliefs to make our wines a pure expression of this land: Focus on growing the right grapes in the right places, Allow nature to do its work to achieve the purest expression of the grapes and place, Strive to craft the highest quality wine, vintage after vintage, Be good to the land and the land will be good in return. Not only is Sonoma County beautiful, it also offers ideal conditions for growing our vines. We craft our award winning wines by working closely with vineyard managers and growers to carefully select the ideal sites for each grape variety. This allows us to source only the fruit that is best suited to its region. Our winemakers can then showcase the true varietal character of each grape, bringing the Heart of Sonoma County to each glass.

Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve has been a part of the fabric of Sonoma County for over a century. After coming to California from his native Switzerland, founder Andrew Frei first established vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley in 1890. His two sons, Walter and Louis, eventually took over and adopted the name Frei Brothers. They successfully ran the winery for over 70 years. The beautiful Frei Brothers vineyards caught the eye of Julio Gallo soon after the repeal of Prohibition. He began using the site as a vineyard source for the rapidly growing E. & J. Gallo Winery. Once Walter and Louis had both retired in the late 1970s, the Gallo family purchased Frei Ranch. They have since further developed the vineyard to become what it is today. Our long history in Sonoma County has allowed us to form long-lasting connections with our growers — some relationships dating back as much as 70 years. Among these partners are some of Sonoma County’s oldest winegrowing families, farmers who have been cultivating their vineyards and perfecting their techniques over generations. Led by our passionate winegrower, Scott Johnsen, we work hand in hand with our vineyard managers and growers to select the best sites for each of our varieties. The result is exceptional fruit grown in its ideal place, which allows our winemakers to craft complex wines with immense clarity of flavor.

Proof/ABV: 14.5