Winemaking
At Glorious Revolution, we practice minimal intervention, allowing each vineyard and vintage to reveal its unique character. Our focus is on precision and subtlety—capturing the nuances of site, soil, and season while crafting wines of depth, tension, and authenticity.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is guided by the hands and vision of Thomas Rivers Brown, a winemaker celebrated for crafting wines that are a bold, precise expression of their site. Known for his ability to translate the character of Diamond Mountain into each bottle, Thomas combines power with finesse, ensuring that every vintage reflects the vineyard’s intensity, structure, and unique personality.
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker
Thomas Rivers Brown’s path to winemaking has been guided by curiosity, discipline, and a deep respect for craft. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he studied economics and literature at the University of Virginia—an education that shaped both his analytical approach and appreciation for narrative. Drawn by a growing passion for wine, he moved west to Napa Valley in 1997, beginning his career at Turley Wine Cellars and immersing himself in the rhythms of vineyard and harvest.
Over the decades that followed, Thomas has worked with many of Napa Valley’s most prestigious estates, earning a reputation for wines defined not by intervention, but by their pure expression of place. His philosophy—that great wines are made in the vineyard—guides his hands-on involvement in every aspect of vineyard development and management, always with a long-term view.
As the winemaker for Glorious Revolution, Thomas brings this same precision and restraint to Morris Mountain Ranch, translating the elevation, exposure, and rugged character of Diamond Mountain into wines of clarity, structure, and depth. In the cellar, his approach remains intentionally minimal, allowing the site to speak with honesty and balance.
His commitment to excellence has earned historic recognition, including becoming the youngest American winemaker to receive two perfect 100-point scores from Robert M. Parker, followed by the only two perfect scores awarded by James Laube of Wine Spectator. Beyond the accolades, Thomas remains deeply invested in the future of the craft—mentoring emerging winemakers and supporting charitable efforts—ensuring his legacy is defined as much by influence as by achievement.