2019 proved to be another great year for Brehm grapes. Peter wrapped up harvest at White Salmon Vineyard and headed to California to bring in the last of the grapes from our Sonoma friends. Now it’s time to ship your grapes. Our east coast and midwest customers will be happy to hear that grapes will be available next week at our South Chicago freezer and in Scranton, PA. We will notify you individually about pickups. Peter’s winemaking recommendations are also available on our home winemaking [Read More]
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2019 Harvest Grapes
Our selection of 2019 Harvest Grapes and Pricing is updated and ready for you to order. 2019 Harvest Grapes and Inventory Sale - Reds - Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon | Seven Hills Winery Estate, The Rocks AVA Napa Cabernet Sauvignon | Caldwell Vineyard, Coombsville AVA Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon| Charlie Smith Vineyard, Sonoma Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon | Plum Ridge Vineyard, Fountaingrove AVA Sonoma Mountain Merlot | Pigasus [Read More]
New Freezer Location in Pennsylvania!
We are now working with Henningsen Cold Storage in Scranton, Pennsylvania! Orders can be shipped out via FedEx, LTL or picked up at the freezer as early as June 19th. View our current inventory for a list of pails available out of Pennsylvania. Henningsen Cold Storage 229 Maple StreetScranton, Pennsylvania 18505 [Read More]
Our Biggest Sale in Years!
Spring is here, buds are breaking, and we're bringing you our biggest sale in years. Now is the time to order and save! We were just notified that our Chicago freezer is closing their doors in May and we’re working on securing a new freezer location in the Midwest. The good news is, we’re not fans of moving and would like your help. Through May 15th, we are offering the biggest discounts we have in years. In addition to the Chicago clearance, we have a solid variety of selected pails, [Read More]
2018 Harvest Stats and Winemaking Recommendations
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]
Free Shipping out of Chicago for 3 Customers . . . New Biodegradable Insulation For FedEx Shipments
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]
Red Mountain AVA
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]
Pigasus Vineyard
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]
Delfino Vineyard
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]
2018 Harvest Preview
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]