What goes better than wine and cheese? Of course, some may argue beer and cheese or maybe chocolate and peanut butter, but they haven’t heard about our new promotion. After all, it is just starting today, so here it is… very simple really…

Buy $10 worth of our cheese and save 10% on your wine purchase*.  You may wonder, “Does this mean just one bottle or does it mean 4 bottles?” To answer, it means 10% off on however many bottles you buy. You’re likely thinking, “That’s a pretty sweet deal. Buying $10 in awesome cheese at Brennan’s is a snap. Not only is it a snap, it’s a weekly occurrence!”

Like all sweet deals, this one is only available for a limited time, so stop in and see our cheese gurus and wine selectors today!

*Excludes 1.5L wine and all wine priced under $7.00.

Every year we’re presented with the same questions during the second week in February…how should we spend Valentine’s Day this year?  Should we stay in or go out?  How should I show that special person in my life how much he/she means to me?  Hopefully we can give you some suggestions that will make these answers easier…. Wine, wine, and more wine!

Start your evening off with a crisp sparkling wine to celebrate each other’s company, like our very own Bootleg Bubbly for only $9.99.  The citrus and green apple flavors abound with just a hint of sweetness.  Delicious!

Next, try one of our fine wines.  Whether you’re looking for a gift or serving it with a gourmet dinner in, we have a very nice selection to choose from.  For example, one of our favorites is our J. Lynne Cabernet Sauvignon from the Dry Creek Valley in California.  This Cab, made exclusively for Brennan’s and priced at $19.99 was sourced from a single vineyard and is deep in color with rich flavors of blackberries that are complemented by a toasty vanilla oak and velvety finish.  This wine pairs exceedingly well with cheese boards, prime rib and sirloin, or hearty Italian dishes.  You can even enjoy with your favorite chocolate! 

To finish off the night, treat yourselves to one of our sweet dessert wines!  Wonderful alone or paired with a yummy dessert, these are just the right “splurge” to make your Valentine’s Day extra special.

Wine selectors are always available to help you choose the wines that will make this Valentine’s Day, and every other day, unforgettable!

A great pizza, burger and spaghetti wine!

You’ve enjoyed them as a value buy in our Vineyards of Value, now get twice as much for only $9.99!  Our Bootleg Reserve Red and White blends are now available in 1.5 liter bottles-perfect for entertaining, tailgating parties, and just everyday drinking. 

The Mixed White is a unique blend with inviting aromas of melons, pears and citrus fruit.  It’s packed with flavors of honeydew, casaba melon and bosc pear with understated nuances of kiwi and lime, and finishes crisp with nice lingering fruit.  This wine pairs well with mild cheeses such as Colby, Brick and Farmer, as well as with poultry, pork, seafood, and egg dishes. 

The Mixed Red opens with aromas of wild strawberry and raspberry with hints of clove and leather.  The palate shows bing cherry flavors with nuances of dark red berry and mineral.  The finish is soft with more lingering fruit.  This is a great every night wine, pairing well with medium to sharp cheeses, pizza, spaghetti and burgers.

Rose wine has been making a comeback in the last few years.  For far too long it has been heaped in the same group as White Zin due to the similar color and shunned by wine lovers.  Lucky for us, what comes around goes around and Rose is back in a big way.

Last week we received our first shipment of South Island Pinot Noir Rose (New Zealand).   Like most Rose, SI Rose is made by crushing the grapes and allowing the juice to sit on the skins for a day.  This allows the juice to get some of the color from the skins, but not enough to make the wine red. The juice is then racked off (skins removed)  and put through a cool fermentation, leaving crisp, fruit-filled flavor. The result– the perfect summer wine!

SI Rose is dry and loaded with fruity berry flavors. Pair it with fish, chicken, seafood, pork,  and spicy cuisine, like Mexican, Indian and Thai. Great for brunches or barbecues! Think Concerts on the Square! Try it in a Sangria recipe.

This summer… give pink a chance!

Brent with St Laurent winemaker Craig Mitrakul

While in a trip to Washington State to visit orchards and wineries, the Brennan’s team visited Saint Laurent Winery and  immediately fell in love with their lovely, full bodied and fruit filled wines.   Now, we’re excited to welcome Saint Laurent Winery to our family of wineries!  

Saint Laurent is owned by Mike & Laura Mracheck. Mike’s mother was part of the family of growers that we buy Washington State  apples, pears and cherries (Thank you King Kyle for the great tip!) from.  Mike and Laura started out growing apples, sweet cherries and blueberries  in the 70’s. Soon, Mike wanted to expand his agricultural portfolio to grape growing. 

In 1999, Mike planted the first 60 acres, on the Wahluke slope, to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Today the vineyards blanket 260 prime, fertile acres near the mighty Columbia River. The vineyard sites, on the Wahluke Slope, are located in the heart of the famous Columbia Valley AVA. The Wahluke Slope, has just been declared to be a separate AVA, which is highly renowned for premier red wines.

At first, they just grew grapes for another winery. With the 2001 vintage, they started making their own wines and the rest is history. Today, they produce 6,000 cases of wine a year and still continue to grow cherries, apples and blueberries. Their wines have won national acclaim.  We love them and know that you will, too!