Brvghelli Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2022

Discover Brvghelli—a rare gem from California’s Santa Maria Valley, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are brought to life by the hands of a single craftsman. Winemaker Michael Brughelli doesn’t just make the wine—he farms the vines himself, walking each row, reading the land, and responding to the rhythms of the vintage with instinct and precision. In an industry where roles are often divided, Brughelli’s end-to-end stewardship is almost unheard of—and it shows in the wine.

The result? Profoundly expressive, small-production wines that speak fluently of place. The Chardonnay is taut, mineral-driven, and textured—balancing coastal freshness with quiet power. The Pinot Noir is savory, lithe, and hauntingly aromatic, reflecting Michael’s minimalist touch and deep familiarity with his vineyard sites. These aren't just wines —they're a personal expression of land and labor, offered in scarce quantities to those who seek something truly rare.

Since his inaugural 2018 vintage under the Brvghelli label, this brand has reached the apex, producing what could unabashedly be declared as some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to be made in California. Michael brings a level of precision and intimacy to his farming more often seen in the Grand Crus of Burgundy or the meticulous vineyard work of David Abreu, Napa’s most revered viticulturalist. Like Abreu, whose obsessive commitment to vine balance, canopy management, and soil expression has defined some of Napa’s most iconic wines, Brughelli brings the same surgical precision to his vineyards. Every decision—when to prune, when to irrigate, when to pick—is informed by Michael’s boots-on-the-ground relationship with his sites. He isn’t just farming—he’s sculpting.

15% whole cluster, this wine is powerful yet graceful. It engages the senses upon opening, just the way we hope a wine will do! Its pronounced and succulent pomegranate and boysenberry fruits with hints of violet and sandalwood are punctuated by minerality and exotic spice. Tension thrives, bringing about the excellence of an ethereal wine with a long-lasting finish.