BROTHERHOOD, AMERICA'S OLDEST WINERY

The winemaking team at Brotherhood is led by Winemaster Cesar Baeza. Cesar began his career with Master’s Degrees as an Agricultural Engineer, as well as in Viticulture and Enology and also in Sensory Analysis. His experience includes working in many of the winemaking regions in the world, including: California, France, Chile, Spain, the Soviet Union and New York State. Cesar oversees all the aspects of viticulture, product development and winemaking at Brotherhood Winery.

Mark Daigle has the role of Production Manager, expert machinist and “fixer of all things.” When he isn’t running both bottling lines like well-oiled machines, Mark can often be found welding, grinding, repairing and, of course, consulting with Cesar and Bob about the different blends Brotherhood produces. Mark’s extensive background includes working in the vineyards of Chappellet in Napa Valley, Maison Bertrand Novack in Champagne, France and in the cellars at Chanson Père et Fils in Beaune, France. He is an essential part of the winemaking team because of his dedication, unique talents and over 30 years of experience at Brotherhood.

Working directly with Mark and Cesar is Winemaker Bob Barrow. Bob graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Biology and a Chemistry Minor in 1998. He worked in both the vineyard and the winery at Williamsburg Winery in Virginia before starting at Brotherhood in 1999. A native of Dutchess County, Bob spends his time in the cellars and lab creating Brotherhood’s blends. In the fall, he can be found out on the crush pad with Mark pressing the tons of grapes that Brotherhood processes every year.

Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery and Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery have combined their winemaking talents into one quintessential cocktail.

Brotherhood’s Blanc de Blancs, a crisp, dry sparkling wine made from Hudson Valley Chardonnay, combined with Warwick’s Black Currant Cordial are the key elements in this delicious cocktail. Add locally sourced honey and what you get is a treat for your mouth and eyes. The complex layers are suspended in your flute, displaying a beautiful combination of colors, textures and flavors which change with each sip of this unique variation of the Classic Kir Royale.

Located on our historic grounds in Washingtonville, NY, Vinum Café occupies the ground floor of the original winery building, circa 1839. The extensive renovation revealed the original brick wall giving new life to this landmark as well as the brand new 140-seat restaurant.

The new eatery boasts a fine dining Restaurant, a Café with lighter fare and a large outdoor patio.