Bremer’s Blog

Procrastinators, Rejoice: It’s Not Too Late for Valentine’s Day Gifts!

There’s still time to get a great gift…

Finca Bacara’s Hidden Monastrell Label

A Full Bodied Wine With a Dark Mystery     Finca Bacara’s HI Monastrell now in stock. Just don’t burn yourself!

February 2023 Staff Pick from Rhonda – Echo Indigo!

This month’s staff pick is a delightful French white!

But Is It “CHAMPAGNE” champagne?

A Little History on Sparkling Wine   There’s a reason champagne is one of the most popular celebratory beverages – it’s just special. From the pop of the cork to the swirling bubbles, it can transform something like a simple picnic into an event. But what makes champagne champagne? For most sparkling wines to be called champagne they must be produced in the Champagne region of France, which is in the northeastern part of the country (but there is a loophole that we’ll get into a little later). The use…

2022 Wine Spectator Best Values in Stock

The list is out! Wine Spectator has released their annual list of the best values from 2022.

Godiva Liqueur Alternatives: Best Chocolate Liqueur Substitutes

Need some alternatives to now-discontinued Godiva?

Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris: What’s the Difference?

It’s easy to think that Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the exact same thing, but do these wines have any more differences than a couple of letters and pronunciation? They sure do.