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Food. Glorious Food.

Food. Glorious Food.

Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well and enjoying the holiday weekend. Thank you to all of you who have been sharing your “Aha moments” of Riesling with me. Please keep them coming. The gifts will be sent no matter when you share them! I am excited for all of you who purchased the Riesling…

Charcuterie and Spice, Everything Nice!

Charcuterie and Spice, Everything Nice!

Dear Friends, What a fun and busy week. It rained a lot but we need it so no complaints! Rain brings beautiful “Jimbows” like the one above that we saw on Tuesday. (Photo credit to Christy!) Chef Norma crafted a delicious meal for our Harvest Dinner on Friday that delighted our guests. Beyond Brooks was…

The Circles of Our Community

Dear Friends,  It was a much more productive week as we continue to navigate through these times. My key takeaway and the reason for the Circle of Community theme is that getting through this is all about our relationships–with you, our wonderful supporters, our trade partners in restaurants and retailers though out the US and beyond,…

The Sum is Greater Than Its Parts

Dear Friends, I hope this finds you safe and healthy. Some of you may be in states where reopening has begun. I hope this is going well. Happy Mother’s Day I am very blessed to be a mother of two wonderful children, Emily, 22 and Ryan,18. And I am not being boastful by saying “blessed”.…

When You Think It Is a Girl but It Is a Boy

When You Think It Is a Girl but It Is a Boy

Dear Friends, It has been another fun and busy week in Amity. We had another few days above 100 degrees, a tiny bit of rain, and forecasts moving all over the place. As you can see above though, the days often ended with beautiful sunsets.  I had a couple of fun Brooks team outings this…

A table decorated with various autumn squash, orange flowers, and a bottle of Brooks Pinot Noir surround a bowl of pumpkin soup with roasted delicata squash on top.

Cozy Up To These 9 Wine Pairings With Pumpkin & Squash

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…

Let's Celebrate Dad!

Let’s Celebrate Dad!

Dear Friends, Thank you all for your responses last week. I am happy to report that many of our team completed the course developed by Starbucks and Arizona State University on To Be Welcoming https://tobewelcoming.com/. Note, this course is complimentary so if you have a business or other groups that you want to share it…