URGENT UPDATE: Brassfield Estate Winery in Clearlake Oaks, California, has just announced the successful completion of its 2025 harvest, showcasing an exceptional vintage that promises to impress wine enthusiasts worldwide. This news comes in the wake of a growing season characterized by slightly cooler temperatures and optimal grape-growing conditions.
The winery reports that the 2025 growing season in Lake County’s High Valley AVA has resulted in balanced fruit and steady ripening, with harvest commencing just a few days later than usual. The first grapes picked were Sauvignon Blanc, harvested from the winery’s High Serenity Ranch, and the process concluded by mid-October with Cabernet Franc.
Yields for this season were notably higher, averaging approximately four tons per acre across the estate’s 500 acres. Winemaking operations VP Jonathan Walters emphasized that the standout of the vintage is the Cabernet Sauvignon, which is showing remarkable potential due to the ideal growing conditions.
“Cabernet is shaping up to be the quality leader of this harvest,” states Walters. “We are seeing very elegant tannins coupled with some great acidity, which we attribute directly to the cooler-than-average growing season.”
Meanwhile, the Sauvignon Blanc, which has already fermented to dryness, has the winemaking team eager for bottling. Its bright aromatics and minerality reflect the purity of fruit achieved under 2025’s favorable conditions.
This year’s harvest highlights Brassfield Estate Winery’s unwavering commitment to crafting distinctive wines that honor the land. With careful attention and nature’s cooperation, this harvest is set to yield wines that encapsulate the essence of High Valley’s unique high-elevation, volcanic terroir.
“The 2025 vintage is shaping up to be iconic,” notes President Chris Baker. Walters concurs: “We are so excited to share this vintage with you.”
Brassfield Estate Winery, recognized as a leading voice in Northern California winemaking, invites wine lovers to anticipate the release of this exceptional vintage. The winery’s dedication to sustainable farming and precision winemaking continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape of Californian wines.
Stay tuned for more developments as Brassfield Estate Winery prepares to unveil its highly awaited 2025 vintage, a testament to the artistry of winemaking in one of California’s most interesting regions.
