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An experienced home winemaker inquired about the three available vintages of Charlie Smith’s Cabernet Sauvignon; “which grapes can yield the best wine? A lot of factors influence “the best”. The ‘16, ‘17 and ’18 vintages are all capable of stunning Cabernets. I am talking about ultra-premium wines whose adjacent rows sell for $150 plus a bottle. The 2017 vintage is the ripest of the three. It has the lowest TA, highest pH and a delayed harvest. After adjusting for acid and a small sugar drop, [Read More]

We are rolling out a styrofoam alternative that will provide sufficient insulation for our FedEx shipments with more convenient and environmentally friendly disposal options for our home winemakers. It has passed our test and we are ready for your feedback. We are offering free shipping on one pail of grapes/juice from our Chicago warehouse for up to three customers in the continental US. The order must be shipped on Wednesday the 12th. Call 510.527.3675 to or email grapes@brehmvineyards.com [Read More]

Located on the southwest slope of Red Mountain, Klipsun Vineyard grows some of Washington's highest quality wine grapes. Named as one of the Top 25 Vineyards in the World by Wine & Spirits magazine, Klipsun grapes are used in many of Washington's premium wines. We are pleased to offer this Cabernet to home wine makers. The vineyard, planted in 1984, sits at 600 ft. and is primarily composed of sandy silt loam soil. The proximity to Yakima River provides frequent [Read More]

We are pleased to introduce Pigasus Vineyard, our new source for Sonoma Merlot. At roughly 850 feet of elevation, the family-owned Pigasus Vineyard sits in both the Bennet Valley (southeast end) and Sonoma Mountain (western end) AVAs. The 10-acre site is a beautiful rolling hillside plot on mostly volcanic soil. The climate is ideal, with warm days and cooling afternoon ocean breezes that allow for longer hang-time and strong flavor development. The vineyard was planted with Merlot clone [Read More]

We are pleased to introduce Delfino Vineyard, the source for our 2018 Tempranillo in Umpqua Valley. This Spanish grape typically produces a medium to full bodied wine with medium tannins and acid. Often with notes of leather, cherries, fig, cedar and tobacco. Southern Oregon and more specifically, Umpqua Valley has become known as a top growing region for Tempranillo in the United States.  Tempranillo thrives in cool to intermediate climates with high diurnal temperature ranges which make [Read More]

Peter is re-exploring the Northwest and expanding our grape offerings for the 2018 harvest. We still have a few contracts in the works, but here is a sneak peek of what we have planned for 2018. We will begin taking orders at the end of May, however if you are interested in a large quantity of any single varietal please call or email us now.  Columbia Gorge AVA  Gruner Veltliner Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris Chardonnay Gewurztraminer Riesling Pinot Noir Syrah [Read More]

It's time to dust off your carboys and get that spring fermentation started! We have a selection of pails and drums on sale. These are the end of the lot which means we are down to 1 - 3 pails/drums of the following items: California Pails   '15 Plum Ridge Cabernet Franc $130 Reg. $160 '13 Plum Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon$130 Reg. $160 '17 Plum Ridge Malbec$160 Reg. $192 '16 Columbia Gorge Syrah $150 Reg. $183 '17 White Salmon Vineyard Chardonnay [Read More]

Where and how the grapes are grown is the basis for your wine. The wine starts in the vineyard.  Brehm Vineyards has chosen a very cool location for Sangiovese in the Carneros region of the Sonoma Valley. It grows next to San Pablo Bay, across Arnold Drive from the Gloria Ferrer Vineyard. Sangiovese is low in anthocyanins and tannin. The phenolic development becomes less intense with more heat and sun. Cooler climate vineyards that are sufficiently warm enough to reach full ripeness, [Read More]

We Survived the 2017 Vintage. The most difficult vintage Peter has witnessed in 46 years. The grapes that persevered are excellent. The intense heat impacted the Carneros Chardonnay and stimulated the Sangiovese to greatness. The end of the harvest brought on beautiful grapes. A bit long on the vines with advanced sugars, but no noticeable raisins. These grapes are hearty survivors and ready to give up their lush, flavor and ripe anthocyanins. Shorter, cooler fermentations will best express [Read More]

We are in processes of finalizing orders and will be begin transferring grapes to our California and Chicago freezers. We will contact you to schedule your shipment or pick-up.   [Read More]