I’ve been having some really good Greek wines lately, and not just because it’s Olympic time. Made from the popular Greek grape Assyrtiko, they’re perfect for summer – light, crisp, refreshing. Think: white cliffs on Santorini, fresh fish, cool wine on a warm beachy night… So let’s get to it! argyros Olympian comparison: Ryan Lochte, my … Continue reading »
Clean Slate Riesling – apropos name for the impending start of a new week. Continue reading »
Let the games begin! We’re having a Greek feast in honor of the Opening Ceremonies, accompanied by two Greek wines of course. Full report Monday. Continue reading »
Love this label! Have no proof this is a real wine since I can’t find it anywhere legit on the interwebs. Still, words of wisdom… And true respect for the grapes haha! Continue reading »
It was good to have Eddy and Pats back last night, even though their Olympics special was a little lackluster. Still, there’s was lots of Bolly all over the place – empty ones on the counters, half-full ones on the kitchen table, and of course tons in the ab fab Champagne fridge. Among the Bolly … Continue reading »
Champagne does a much better job at marketing than wine does. They do more advertising, more events, and even sign up celebrity endorsers. Let’s take a look at some of them: megan hilty and nicolas feuillatte She’s the blond girl on Smash, in case you’re one of the millions who don’t watch it. NF recently … Continue reading »
This Tumblr “Rich Kids of Instagram” went up two weeks ago, and it is amazing. Private jets, Hamptons houses, ocean backflips out of helicopters, partying with large-format bottles of bubbly. Basically, mildly nauseating and everything you’d like to be doing right now. Grapefriend has been obsessed with all the pics of these kids wielding Dom … Continue reading »
I know I already did a post on great American rosés, but I’m giving a whole separate post to ones from the Willamette Valley for a few reasons: 1) Willamette is one of my favorite wine regions in the US – it makes AMAZING Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, and you should be drinking a … Continue reading »
My friend works for Kiehl’s and every year goes on this LifeRide with them, where a bunch of badbass bikers and celebs two-wheel it 1800 miles from Miami to DC to support National HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. This is the third year, and she was telling me stories of lots of riding and even more partying. Now … Continue reading »
We already know how it’s made, so now we can just on to the good part (drinking – duh). I love sparkling rosé for the same reasons I love still rosé – it’s a little bit weightier and a different fruit profile than white bubbly. I will warn you that some sparkling rosé can be … Continue reading »
