Bravante Vineyards is a boutique, family-owned winery founded in 1996 by George and Nancy Bravante atop Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. They produce small-batch, estate-grown Bordeaux-style wines from their unique terroir, emphasizing full-bodied yet balanced reds and whites. The winery offers private estate tours and tastings, plus a tasting room in Newport Beach.

Estate-grown Howell Mountain wines Bordeaux-style wines Small-batch family-operated production
Barrels at Bravante Vineyards Vineyard view Lido tasting room window
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
A bold, full-bodied wine with notes of blackberry, cassis, and hints of cedar, showcasing the unique minerality of Howell Mountain.
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Merlot
A plush, elegant Merlot with flavors of plum, chocolate, and a velvety finish.
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Petit Verdot
A rare varietal offering deep color, with flavors of violet, black cherry, and a spicy finish.
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Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
A limited-production reserve wine with intense dark fruit, structured tannins, and a long, complex finish.
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Trifecta
A proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering a balanced profile of dark fruit and soft tannins.
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Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020 2020
Silver Medal, Napa Valley Wine Awards 2019 2019
Harvest Party
Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 1-4p
Celebrate the 2025 harvest with food, wine, fun; catering by Hearth & Soul Mobile Pizza, new releases and library wines; Wine Club Members +1 complimentary, others $135/pp

Annual Harvest Party scheduled for September 6th, 2025.