Bremer’s Blog

Learn More About Hennessy Cognac’s Unusual Origins   Between popular culture references, and a long history with a loyal following, Hennessy is probably the most recognizable cognac in the United States, if not the world. But how did an Irishman come to found the iconic brand? Richard Hennessy was born in 1724 in County Cork, Ireland. His family was Catholic, and after the Revolution of 1688, where the Catholic King James II was deposed, Richard traveled across the English Channel to France, where he joined the Irish Brigade* of the…

Twelve Little Known Facts About These World Famous Champagnes • The “t” in Moët is pronounced. Although Claude Moët was French, the surname is Dutch, and so the “t” is not silent. • The company was founded as Moët et Cie in 1743. • Claude Moët’s grandson Jean-Rémy Moët grew the business, beginning its life as a luxury brand. • Upon Jean Rémy’s retirement, his son Victor Moët and son-in-law Pierre-Gabriel Chandon de Brialles assumed leadership of the company. • The brand not only produces an extensive line of Moët…

The Maker’s Mark bourbon tasting and rocks glass dipping was great fun! We hope you were able to make it!

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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…

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

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