Brand Bros

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Brand Bros 〰️

Brand Bros is the natural wine project of brothers Daniel and Jonas Brand, fifth-generation winemakers at Weingut Brand in Bockenheim, Pfalz, Germany, at the northern end of the German Wine Route. Since taking over their family’s mixed agriculture farm in 2014, they’ve transformed it into an 18-hectare organic winery, converting to natural winemaking with a focus on sustainability and minimal intervention. Their wines are produced without added sulfites, fining, or filtration, emphasizing the pure expression of their terroir, influenced by the warm, dry climate of the Haardt Mountains, akin to France’s Alsace.

Key Wines

  • Widler Satz: A white blend showcasing Pfalz’s vibrant fruit and minerality, often with citrus and herbal notes.

  • Pét-Nat White: A lively, unfiltered sparkling wine, typically from Riesling and Pinot Blanc, with yeasty, quince, and yellow fruit flavors, reminiscent of Alsace Crémant.

  • Pinot Noir: A red with a Jura-esque character, offering bright berry notes and earthy depth, celebrated as a top German natural red.

  • Brand Nouveau: A “Glou Glou” style wine, light and juicy, perfect for casual sipping.

  • Holy Chapel Pinot Blanc: Elegant and clean, with crisp acidity and stone fruit flavors.

 

Online Retailers (Global & EU Focus)

Wine-Searcher.com **Your primary resource for global availability.** Search for "Brand Bros" or "Weingut Brand" to find merchants listing their wines and compare prices.
Brand Bros Official Website (Germany) The official website for Daniel and Jonas Brand. It provides information about their philosophy, wines, and often lists their German distribution partners.
Drops.wine (Online, Ships EU) Another excellent online natural wine shop featuring Brand Bros wines, with a focus on approachable yet adventurous selections.
8 Green Bottles (Online, Germany & Europe) A German natural wine online shop that frequently carries a wide range of Brand Bros wines.
Altrovino (Online, Belgium & Europe) A Belgian online retailer specializing in natural wines, often featuring Brand Bros.

International Retailers & Distributors (Examples)

  • **Germany (Direct & Retailers):**
    • **Winery Direct Sales (by Appointment):** While their website doesn't explicitly state direct sales to individuals for international shipping, it's worth contacting them for inquiries about cellar door visits or specific requests if you are in Germany.
    • **German Retailers Listed on their Website:** Brand Bros lists several specific German retailers and online shops on their "GERMAN DEALERS" page, including: 8 Green Bottles (Berlin & Online), Vin Pur / Heinrich sein Enkel (Bielefeld & Online), Cool Climate (Frankfurt), Vin Vin (Hamburg & Online), Hobenköök (Hamburg), weinladen.de (Hamburg & Rügen & Online), Vinoteca Maxima (Kehl & Online), La Vincaillerie – vin naturel (Köln & Online), Weinfurore (München & Online), and Drops.wine (Online).
  • **United States:**
    • **David Bowler Wine (US Importer):** A significant importer of natural wines into the US, with a portfolio that includes Brand Bros. Inquire with local natural wine shops or fine wine retailers working with David Bowler.
    • **Rootstock Selections (US Importer - Pacific Northwest):** Imports Brand Bros into this region.
    • **Primal Wine (Online, US):** A popular online retailer specializing in natural, organic, and biodynamic wines; frequently stocks Brand Bros.
    • **Terroirizer Wine (Online, US):** Another excellent US online natural wine retailer that regularly features Brand Bros.
    • **Thirst Wine Merchants (Brooklyn, NY - Online & Shop):** Often carries various Brand Bros cuvées.
    • *Contact independent wine shops, especially those focused on natural wines or innovative German producers, in major US cities (e.g., NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, Portland, Seattle).*
  • **United Kingdom:**
  • **Hop Burns & Black (UK Retailer):** Online and physical shops in London that carry Brand Bros, particularly their popular Pét-Nats and "Brand Red."
  • **The Good Wine Shop (UK Retailer):** Has listed Brand Bros wines.
  • **RAW WINE Fair UK:** Brand Bros has been a participant at RAW WINE, indicating a strong presence or interest in the UK market.
  • *Look for independent wine merchants in London and other major UK cities who emphasize natural and forward-thinking German wines.*
  • **Canada:**
    • **Grape Witches (Ontario, Canada):** Directly imports and sells Brand Bros wines, often available online and in their Toronto shop. They are a significant direct source in Ontario.
    • *Check with natural wine importers and boutique wine shops in major Canadian cities (e.g., Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver).*
  • **Scandinavia (e.g., Denmark, Norway, Sweden):**
    • **Victoria Vine (Denmark):** Listed as a distributor on the Brand Bros website.
    • **Viva Vino (Norway):** Listed as a distributor.
    • *Check with specialized wine importers and state monopolies (where applicable) for natural German wines.*
  • **Asia (e.g., Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore):**
    • **RAW WINE Singapore:** Brand Bros has a presence at RAW WINE events in Asia, indicating distribution channels exist.
    • *Look for importers specializing in German natural wines in these markets.*

    • Winery Information & General Profile

    **Winemakers:** Daniel and Jonas Brand (Brand Bros).
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