Dear Friends, I hope this finds you safe, healthy and hopeful! It is hard to believe it is the middle of July already. The concept of time is very odd during this pandemic. Pascal Update Paris has begun to reopen. Pascal, the winery owner and my nephew, has returned to work in the wine bar.…
Dear Friends, I hope that you have had a good week and everyone remains healthy and safe. The movie trailer, above, is a special telling of the Brooks story and other winery owners and their journey into the wine world. About half the film is the story of Brooks with so many of Jimi’s friends,…
Dear Friends, I hope this finds you all well, safe and happy. With all the challenges in 2020, I want to focus on celebrating today. So let’s start with celebrating the rain we had in Oregon last week. It is helpful to the firefighters. Our hearts continue to go out to everyone affected by the…
Dear Friends, As we all have experienced, COVID has upset businesses and lives across the world. Brooks was greatly impacted too, but thanks to your support of buying wine and visiting us, we have pulled through to take 2021 head-on. One of the greatest lessons I learned last year was how fragile revenue sources can…
Riesling is the ONLY grape varietal that has an international organization to support it and a self-proclaimed overlord.
Pairing wine with tomatoes can be a bit tricky due to their acidity, but this guide offers incredibly delicious pairings for your end of summer harvest.
Friendsgiving is a jubilant occasion to celebrate friendship, gratitude, and the joy of good food and wine.
Ensure everyone has a selection of beverages and pairing options to fit their preferences and comforts while watching the big game.
As the autumn season rolls in, pumpkin and squash make their grand return to our tables. These versatile vegetables present rich, sweet, and earthy flavors, which make them the stars of countless dishes, from soups and stews to roasts and pies. Pairing wine with pumpkin and squash can enhance these dishes and bring out their…
Celebrating Lunar New Year with wine and food pairings is a wonderful way to enhance the festivities while honoring tradition.
There is so much you learn about a vintage from bud break to bloom. Throughout the season, you are proactive and responding to Mother Nature (and yes, she deserves the stature of capital letters).
Dear Friends, I hope you all had a great week. Mine was a bit stressful trying to find a place for my kids to live when they move to Denver at the first of the year. A huge shout out to our Colorado Wine Club members who sent me great resources! It made a big…