Staff Picks

Bremer’s staff pick of the month has been chosen by employee, Ken Smith. Ken has been greeting and helping customers at Bremer’s Wine and Liquor for 3 years, and was a faithful customer himself, before joining the team. Ken’s staff pick is Cavicchioli 1928 NV – a lightly sweetened sparkling wine that would make a perfect compliment to your appetizers on Easter dinner. And the bottle artwork is perfect for Spring. According to the Winemaker – “The Cavicchioli Sweet Sparkling White is produced from Malvasia grapes grown on the Emilian hills. This…

March’s staff pick was selected by Bremer’s employee Taylor Bremer. Taylor is part of the fifth generation of Bremer’s to work at Bremer’s Wine and Liquor and has been a full time employee for three years. Not only does Taylor like the eye-catching label artwork on this Italian red wine, but the wine itself is very easy to drink. “The If You See Kay red wine pours a devilishly dark, deep blood red that verges on becoming black. Take and sip and she hits you with a bold and sensual combination of…

Instead of one staff pick this month, we bring you many, all  geared toward this month of romance and gifts. We invite you to try something new this Valentine’s Day. Our staff has selected a nice variety of chocolaty, lovingly- labeled, and perfectly tasteful wines for your celebration. Merritt XTC $19.99. Also available in 375ML for $11.99. A sweet, grape wine with natural pomegranate flavor added. Lakewood Long Stemmed White $8.99. This semi-dry NY wine has notes of tangerine and grapefruit and hints of crisp apple on the palate. Lakewood Long Stemmed Red…

This Italian wine, selected by Bremer’s new Marketing Director Cara Scott, is a perfect, light Chianti with just enough bold flavor to linger on your pallet. With vibrant ruby-red coloring, and a clean, light berry flavor due to being fermented in stainless steel tanks, this wine is easy to drink. Here’s how the Vineyard describes this Chianti: “Fruity and harmonious, the taste reveals velvety tannins and an elegant texture. A long and persistent aftertaste characterizes this wine. Characterized by notes of sweet violet, red berries and wild cherries with slightly spicy…

Co-owner, Tim Bremer has selected December’s Staff Pick of the Month – Chateau De Brondeau Bordeaux 2010. A Bordeaux wine is unusual in that its created by blending 3 different grapes— primarliy Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet France. “Chateau De Brondeau is a red Bordeaux that features notes of plum skin, cherry preserves and fig wound at the core, while roasted wood spice and anise hints flitter around. It also displays an echo of mocha.” This wine holds a 90-point rating by Wine Spectator and is available at Bremer’s for $17.99. This wine…

Ten-year Bremer’s Wine & Liquor employee Rhonda Carter has selected November’s Staff Pick of the Month – Columbia Crest H3 2011. Columbia Crest H3 wines were created to celebrate the winery’s rich heritage in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA as well as its innovative spirit with regards to winemaking and viticulture practices. Grapes from this distinctive appellation produce bold, well-balanced and seductive wines. Great care is taken to ensure that the uniqueness of the appellation’s terroir is expressed in each bottle of H3. “This bold Cabernet opens with flavors of…

This month’s staff pick is 7 Deadly Zins 2010 from Michael David Winery, selected by 11-year Bremer’s employee Garry Brombacker. “A Lodi Zinfandel at its finest, this wine showcases the style you’ve come to love and expect from 7 Deadly Zins. It offers fresh ground pepper and an array of spices, thanks to the 12 months in American oak. Dried fruit (cranberries and dates) on the mid palate, with a finish reminiscent to a slice of warm boysenberry pie. This is a great value Zin that satisfies every time.” Stop in…