1832
Theophile Vaché leaves France for California and establishes one of the first vineyards in the Vineyard District of San Benito. We still make some wine from the original vineyard.
1847
Theophile’s nephews, Aldolfe, Emile, and Theophile, join him and together they found a wine-importing business in downtown Los Angeles, California.
1892
The nephews moved to Redlands, bought land next to a picturesque stream, and Brookside Winery is born. That year, my great-grandfather, Marius Biane, arrived from France and was hired to work for the Vaché family.
1952
Brookside Winery purchases Segundo Gusti's 4,000 acres of vineyards in Rancho Cucamonga, California. At this time, Brookside Winery was the largest vineyard holding company in the world.
1968
Brookside opened 36 retail stores in California, Arizona and Illinois.
1972
Beatrice Foods buys Brookside Vineyard Company. They ran the winery until 1982 when Beatrice Foods sells Brookside and all its vineyards, production facilities, and retail stores to a land developer. The Ontario International Airport and the Inland Empire was born.
2008
Tim Bacino, the sixth generation of the Vaché and Biane families, has a spiritual calling at 3am to resurrect his family’s tradition and legacy of winemaking. GEN 7 Wines is named for his daughter, Gabriella, the 7th generation of the Vaché/Biane family.
Wine that shaped the trade
Picture this: It’s a cozy December night in Aspen and you’re hosting a group of friends for dinner. The steaks are charring, the brussel sprouts are roasting, and you want to serve something special - not some wine anybody can grab at Costco. But it’s snowy and your guests will be here in 20 minutes; you don’t have time to pick something up. Give thanks to the culinary gods that you got your GEN 7 wine club shipment last week and there’s a gorgeous bottle of 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve in there! Now you can introduce your friends to an incredible wine they might not have tried and save yourself a trip to the wine store. That’s what we call a win / win.
Our Vintner's Reserve, a designation symbolizing the culmination of my meticulous selection process, showcases the pinnacle of our Cabernet barrels.
The vineyard is south of Hwy 12 and nurtured in a cool climate that lends gradual growth and perfect fruit production.
This exquisite blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah derives its fruit from a quaint, distinguished estate nestled within the verdant landscapes of Linden and the esteemed Lodi wine appellation.
This Cabernet Sauvignon, with its resplendent plush plum color, unveils an opulent bouquet of dark chocolate and earthy notes. Its palate is caressed by a smooth, velvety texture, weaving together a rich tapestry of bramble fruit, festive spices, nuanced hints of leather, and cocoa.
This exquisite blend of Petite Sirah and Zinfandel, with its luscious deep dark garnet hue, promises a rich tapestry of flavors.
This exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon captivates with its dark, plush plum hue, hinting at the richness within.
Deep in heritage, the Kelly Family has been farming in Oak Knoll for generations. Southwest side of Napa Valley,
This exquisite Négrette, a legacy from my ancestors' vineyard, has its roots deeply entwined with history, having been planted in the mid-1800s in the Cienega Valley.
Upon the first encounter, this wine greets the senses with a bouquet of ripe blackberries and bramble fruit, elegantly intertwined with hints of cinnamon and baking spices.
The Vaché 1832 - 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, a Premium Reserve from St. Helena, represents the pinnacle of exclusive and limited wine production.
Cloaked in a deep garnet hue, this Zinfandel blend offers a sensorial journey starting with concentrated flavors of plum, black cherry, and grape jam caressing the palate.
This Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a plush plum color, embodying an essence of dark chocolate and blackberry on the nose.
If you are looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon or just looking to explore new wines, book a reservation with us. We can’t wait to see you!
Let our Napa Valley tasting room show you what 190 years of wine-making expertise tastes like. The Vaché, Biane, and Bacino families have been making California wines since 1832. We’ve had almost two centuries to perfect our process and our recipes - and you can taste it in every bottle.
