grapefriend: wine + pop culture
I was a magazine entertainment editor and a producer at MTV until I got hooked on the grape. So I’ve spent a lot of time formally studying wine (I have a pretty fancy certification in both Viticulture & Vinification and Blind Tasting from the American Sommelier Association), but I’ve spent much more time reading US Weekly and watching Bravo. And even more just drinking and having a good time.
So here, you’ll have as much fun finding out about wine as you do when you’re drinking it. (I also regularly write about wine for Cosmo.) Grab a glass, read, comment, laugh and – most importantly – drink along!
the site looks great!
Thanks!
I know nothing about wine, and I love your blog–very informative and readable. I like Prosecco–can you recommend a good one? Also how about a good bubbly rose?
Thanks so much. sophia
Hi Sophia! Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene (Valdobbiadene is the best region for Prosecco) is about $15, and I also see Zardetto everywhere. I usually buy Prosecco as a cheaper alternative to Champagne and don’t spend much on it (and you don’t really have to). As for a bubbly rose, Moet isn’t my favorite Champagne but I do really like their rose!
You are like my mental doppelganger. I mean, I am a twin, so I already have a doppelganger (who would love this site) but seriously. If I were me, but had the idea to write this blog, I would be you.
Love it – a true grapefriend! Come back and drink often – we’re everywhere!
Great blog, glad I found you! I live in the Gaillac region of SW France – quite well known for it’s wine here in France. Worth checking out if you are ever on a French wine tasting tour!
Thanks, Denise! Hopefully life will bring me to France sooner rather than later. Until then, cheers!
Do you have any suggestions for a summer sangria? Would you use a white or a blush?
Not a blush – too sweet. I’d use a fruity white like Pinot Gris if you want white sangria, or a light fruity red like Beaujolais (or even a heavier Spanish rosado) for red sangria. Enjoy!
Hi, I just added you to my blog role. I plan on visiting you again. Thanks for being consistent and providing interesting, relevant topics. Cheers to you grapefriend!
What a great site! I’ve read several posts, and I look forward to coming back and pouring over the posts here. Thank you very much for your like of my post on my little blog Oenophilogical regarding a Cabernet Franc I recently met. Here’s to grape drinking and grape blogging.
Thank you! And I actually had that same Bebame at the Dutch – wasn’t in love, wound up with a Willamette Pinot! Cheers
Beautiful blog! I love the design, the pictures, the writing style. Congrats! And thanks for stopping by!
thank you! cheers, grapefriend!
Thanks so much for checking out my blog and my Peanut Butter & Nutella Oatmeal Cookies! I hope you find some recipes you can easily recreate for yourself as well. I look forward to following your blog too!
-Christine
Thanks for bringing some fun an pep to wine! Not that a good vintage isn’t appreciated, but you prove that enjoying it doesn’t have to feel antique
awesome to hear and so glad you like it!
Hi grapefriend. Thanks for popping into my Italian life blog. I’m loving these Italian wines but am impressed by your selections. Keep them coming!
Mary
http://magicspello.wordpress.com/
I swear I have never liked the combination of wine and pop-culture, being an old-fashioned European, but you do that really well! Thank you for inspiration and sharing!
Cheers!!!
Sweet! Like the Mad Men dish…looking forward to browsing and learning!
Hej from Sweden !
Thanks for stopping by me blog and liking a recent post.
Welcome back anytime!
Great little blog. I am heading over to the US in September maybe you can give me some good pointers from the east coast to try
Thanks for stopping by our blog today for a view. Love to read about (and of course drink) wine. My nephew just passed Level @ Sommelier, so very exciting to experience his learning through tastings with him. Take care, and I’ll be back for a refill soon! LOL!
Wow, congrats to your nephew! Awesome to see so many people getting so into the grape!
Thanks for checking out my blog and introducing me to yours! As a grape groupie myself, I absolutely love your posts. In case you want to experiment with Tempernillo varieties, a surprisingly good and inexpensive one to try is Venta Morales (orange label with gray looks like barbed wire). Look forward to following along!
Great blog! and thanks for visiting mine. love your mad men post.
Cheers!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m following yours now as I’m always happy to get involved in some conversation about wine hehe
Alessandro
How amazing is your about me!! Very exciting! I am rrae1 on Instagram. I will keep reading and tagging you
Richelle
Excellent! Drink well and have fun
Bonjour from the French Riviera! Thanks for visiting my blog and all the best for yours.
Bonjour back – salut!!
Thank you so much for taking a look at drawing, cheers!
Glad you like my odd post. Red for me, most of the time. But a nice chilled white on one of those hot summer afternoons. With shrimp and garlic.
Most of all, I want a sippy cup, and know lots of people who would love one. Thanks for posting it.
I am now following you.
Hi Alyssa, thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post! I can’t wait to try that Paso Viognier, I love California central coast wines!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and the “Like” of my post.
Wine and pop culture? I think we are going to be friends…
Cheers!
What a fun idea!! My dad has been super into wine for the past year or so, taking dvd courses and such. We’ve all gotten really into it, so happy to find your blog!
awesome – cheers!