Staff Picks

Zuccardi Serie A Malbec by Zuccardi Valle di Uco – chosen by Amy, Bremer’s Wine and Liquor’s Marketing Director. When Amy isn’t busy searching for the next great product to feature online or out front helping a customer, she is probably talking about Syracuse Basketball… especially this time of year. Rich, full-bodied reds have become her favorite and when she spotted the label on this wine she just had to try it. From the first sip she knew it was going to be a great one. Stop by Bremer’s Wine…

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Gold Rush Red – chosen by Brittany, an employee with Bremer’s Wine and Liquor for a little over 2 years. When Brittany isn’t busy helping customers, she is probably talking about her puggle Diesel or reminding you that her birthday is this month. This past year, red blends have been her go-to varietal and as soon as she tried this one, she couldn’t help but add it to her list of favorites. Stop by Bremer’s Wine and Liquor and treat yourself with a bottle of this…

The Holidays are quickly approaching and we know sometimes it can be hard to pick a wine to go with your Holiday meal that will please everyone. That’s why we took the time and had our staff pick out which wine they would bring to their Holiday dinner. So, whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the New Year, or any other Holiday there is something for you! Bread and Butter Pinot Noir Picked by Ken Bread and butter are flavors and aromas that develop through the winemaking process either…

Ken, an employee at Bremer’s for over 5 years, has chosen October’s Staff pick, Ménage à Trois Silk. When he is not working or trying new wines he is probably around town shooting his next great photograph for SMITH Imagery, a photography company he runs with his wife. In fact, we got him to shoot the photographs we used to feature his delicious staff pick that is a perfect pick for Fall! So check out his pick (and SMITH Imagery while you’re at it), you might find yourself falling for…

Rhonda, our resident food and wine-pairing guru, has chosen our September staff pick. Rhonda has been with us at Bremer’s for 13 years now and when she recommends a wine, we know it’s going to be good. Both Vinho Verde and Rosé have been gaining popularity lately, so Rhonda decided to pick the best of both worlds and go with Casal Garcia Rosé Vinho Verde. Put your trust in Rhonda and give her pick a try! She suggests it with a salad or as an aperitif and it is sure…

  For the last full month of summer, Tony has chosen a perfect summer white for our August staff pick. Tony started at Bremer’s 7 years ago and has over 30 years of experience in the wine and liquor industry. You might find him cracking a joke, but his recommendations are seriously spot on. So give his pick, New Age a chance… you won’t be disappointed. “New Age White is a light yellow-green colored wine, with fruity and floral aromas of great intensity. Balanced acidity leads to soft, semi-sweet and…

This month’s staff pick has been chosen by Taylor Bremer, part of the 5th generation of Bremer’s to work at the store. 99.9% of the time Taylor chooses a wine because he is drawn to the label, and his pick, The Seeker Sauvignon Blanc, is no exception. Enjoying drawing himself, it is no surprise he is drawn to this illustration on the bottle. Beyond the look, he likes the taste even better! “We sought our Sauvignon Blanc in not one but two of New Zealand’s best vineyard sites – Marlborough and…

Bremer’s May staff pick has been chosen by Merritt Bremer IV, a part of the fifth generation to be a part of Bremer’s. Recently, Merritt has been trying many different Sauvignon Blancs and just in time for summer! His favorite has stayed Matua Sauvignon Blanc. With his recommendation and at only $10.99 per bottle, how could you go wrong? “Here at Matua, Sauvignon Blanc is pretty special. That’s because back in 1974, we produced NZ’s very first Sauvignon Blanc. 10 years later, we were making it in Marlborough. Now, Marlborough Sauvy is…

Bremer’s May staff pick has been chosen by co-owner, Eric Bremer. As a part of the fourth generation to own Bremer’s, Eric enjoys helping customers pick out the perfect wine. When he’s not busy working, he loves to spend time outdoors and Domaine Lafage Cotes Du Roussillon Centenaire Blanc is the perfect wine to enjoy on a warm and sunny day! Robert Parker gives it 91 points saying, “With beautiful minerality, stone fruits, saltiness and citrus blossom, the 2014 Côtes du Roussillon Centenaire Blanc (80% Grenache Blanc, 20% Roussanne) is…

This month’s staff pick has been chosen by Garry – longtime Bremer’s employee. His pick, Evodia by Altovinum, has been a longtime favorite of his. Robert Parker from Wine Advocate gave Evodia an outstanding 90 points rating. “This blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah aged in concrete and demi-muid is a custom cuvée from importer Eric Solomon. Made from very old head-pruned vines that are not irrigated in pure slate soils, some of the vines are close to 100 years of age. This is really an amazing wine for…