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]
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]