This has been a most unusual harvest from both a climatic and business perspective. Brehm Vineyard's Northwest harvest is on track, but later than in the recent past. Grapes got off to a late start after a chilly spring. The accumulated heat of the past two months has brought us on to a more normal cycle. We are running about 13 days behind the early harvest of last year. The grapes are progressing beautifully and the vineyards are strong. Our existing inventory is moving fast. Brehm’s own [Read More]
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A Taste of Tuscany
From Firenzi to Siena, the spirit of art, sun and bucolic countryside generates a feeling; a warm spirit of place. We could call it the spirit of Chianti, the expression of Italy’s wonderful Sangiovese grape. A grape that produces some of the world’s finest wines--a grape drunk at every grape growers’ table, and definitely at the finest restaurants. Experience the making of Sangiovese, or deviate to take advantage of the IGT’s regulation for a Super Tuscan. Take our hand and let’s be a [Read More]
Brehm Grapes Shipping Update
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]