Winemakers’ Holiday Vacation
We were able to take a rare 2.5 days off to enjoy a little R&R earlier this week. Unfortunately, our northern getaway didn’t get completely live up to expectation, mostly […]
Bits from Brambleberry
Brambleberry proprietors Chris and Sherry Hardie
Bits from Brambleberry
Welcome to Bits from Brambleberry! From wine to weddings and farm to garden, we’re sharing the latest news and stories — sprinkled in with a bit of humor and storytelling.
Our blogs will display our variety of interests on many topics, which is how we ended up with such a diverse lifestyle. We’re fortunate to have met so many fascinating guests and customers over the years, which has made us all the richer for the experience.
Chris spent more than 30 years in the newspaper business telling stories and still writes a weekly column. He will share some of his stories and thoughts whenever the writing itch needs to be scratched.
Sherry is passionate about gardening, cooking and being in touch with Mother Nature. She is also an avid reader, part of her lifelong quest to never stop learning.
We hope you enjoy these stories.
Sweet memory from maple season
The maple syrup season is upon us, although judging by the buds popping on our maples, it’s probably winding down. It’s been a few years since my wife Sherry and
Signs of spring on the farm
Stepping off the wild ride to see the signs of spring By Chris Hardie One sign that spring has arrived is when you realize that no matter how many hours
Old box a storehouse of memories
Reliving past times through old documents By CHRIS HARDIE The contents of an old wooden cheese box sitting on a shelf was my ticket to a trip into the past.
Battering rams are the ramifications of shepherding
Head-butting is how rams settle their differences By CHRIS HARDIE It’s not holy matrimony, but raising farm animals is not an agreement to be entered into lightly. It may be
Build the wall out of surplus cheese
Moon madness and surplus cheese “Ye fetch circumquaques to make me believe, Or thinke, that the moone is made of greene cheese. And when ye have made me a lout
Bits from Brambleberry, Wine
January 20 Wine of the Week
Rich & Creamy Chardonnay 2015 By Chris and Sherry Hardie/Brambleberry Winery Sometimes it’s difficult to tell from the label if the chardonnay inside is going to be light and crisp,
Bits from Brambleberry, Wine
January 13 wine of the week
Valley of the Moon Blend ’41 By Chris and Sherry Hardie/Brambleberry Winery The Valley of the Moon Winery blends Sonoma Valley winemaking heritage of more than 150 years with a
Pine Bluff brings back memories
Region’s rocks are testaments to the past I stood atop a small outcropping of rock in the waning hours of 2018. These rock formations are quite common on our farm
True confessions: I have woodpile envy
The woodpile woes The airwaves are always bombarded with commercials touting the latest and greatest pharmaceutical offerings, but I have one malady for which no drug can cure. You never
Jan. 6 wine of the week
Dark Horse Pinot Grigio 2017 By Chris and Sherry Hardie Brambleberry Winery Wine in a can was a hot trend in 2018 and will likely continue throughout the upcoming year.