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The Brandlins

The story of Brandlin Estate began in the 1870s, when the Brandlins emigrated from Switzerland. Their alpine heritage led them to pioneer a homestead high on Mount Veeder. Where others saw challenges, they saw untapped potential, and soon the family was farming orchard fruit, and running the local grain store and stagecoach.

In 1926, Henry Brandlin added winegrowing to the list of family businesses when he planted the first vines at Brandlin Estate—vines that still thrive today.

A black-and-white photo shows a man standing by a wooden barn labeled H. Brandlin Keller, Wood, Hay & Grain, General Teaming with three horses hitched to a loaded wagon in front. Another filled wagon is nearby.
The original barn where the Brandlin family ran the local grain store and stage coach.
Three men wearing work clothes pose in and next to an old flatbed truck loaded with crates. The truck is parked outdoors, and there is a wooden post with a cross-shaped sign in the background.
Henry Brandlin, pictured right, who planted the first vineyards on our estate.
Six people wearing hats and casual clothes pose on and around an old green pickup truck in a vineyard. The truck is parked among rows of grapevines under a partly cloudy sky.
Vineyard Workers During Harvest.
Several people are harvesting grapes in a vineyard. Some stand among grapevines, while others stand near a large green container filled with grapes on a sunny day.
Vineyard workers harvesting Old Vine Zinfandel.
Two people stand in a vineyard on a sunny day, surrounded by rows of grapevines. Both are wearing long-sleeve shirts, hats, and gloves. The background shows a slope with more vines and a large tree at the top.
Two vineyard workers amongst the vines.
A man wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a beige shirt stands among grapevines in a vineyard on a sunny day, with a field and trees in the background.
Chester Brandlin checking on the vineyard.
An older man with gray hair and glasses pours liquid from a dark bottle into a metal cup outdoors. He wears a beige shirt with a pen in the pocket. Wooden crates and a green truck are in the background.
Chester Brandlin pouring his personal collection of family wine crafted from the estate.
Two men stand outside a red wooden building with antlers mounted above the door. One older man gestures with his hand on his chest while the younger man stands with arms crossed, both wearing light-colored shirts. A vineyard is in the background.
Chester Brandlin sharing his family history with Winemaker, Steve Rogstad.

In 1998, Brandlin Estate was acquired by the Schmidheiny family, who like the Brandlins, hail from Switzerland and are a multigenerational family of winegrowers and vintners.

A cluster of dark grapes, some still on the stem, rests on a flat surface with greenery in the dim background—echoing the rich character of Cuvaison 12 Bottle Club wines.

To preserve and build upon the estate’s historic legacy, the Schmidheinys appointed visionary executive Daniel Zepponi as Brandlin’s president. Having grown up working at his family’s winery, Daniel brings a lifetime of experience to Brandlin, where he champions a root-to-wine approach to creating quintessential expressions of Mount Veeder winemaking.

"Growing up on a family-run winery taught me the importance of tradition, integrity and hard work in the pursuit of excellence. I am proud to continue these values at Brandlin as we build upon the storied legacy of this remarkable Mount Veeder estate."

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Daniel Zeppoini, President/CEO
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Our Estate

Brandlin Estate has 49 acres of vines, with most nearing the two-decade mark. As our Cabernet Sauvignon vines have matured and evolved, so have Brandlin’s wines—offering ever-greater depth and complexity with each new vintage.

Discover the Land
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Recent Accolades

A bottle of 2013 Brandlin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon with a red foil cap, white label, and black and red text indicating its from Napa Valley.
2019 92 Points 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator Learn More
2019 92 Points Wine Spectator Learn More
A dark bottle of 2021 Brandlin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ThS, Napa Valley, Mount Veeder, Estate Grown, features a silver horizontal label and a black capsule covering the cork.
2019 92 Points 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon ThS Wine Spectator Learn More

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