On last night’s “Women Tell All,” it was Courtney against every other woman (although according to her, they’re not even women, they’re girls – I tend to agree). Anyway, it was pretty much a flogging. Throughout the season, I’ve always loved Courtney’s grapefriendliness. As one of 10+ girls competing for the affection of a winemaker, … Continue reading
Tasca Dalmerita, Regaleali rose from Sicily 2010 Continue reading
grape: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, 1% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc producer: Cliff Lede (pronounced LAY-dee) country: USA region: Napa Valley, Stag’s Leap District year: 2009 price: $60 yum factors: Took a sip and immediately said, “This is why I love wine.” It just had so many layers playing around. Blackberry, chocolate, even some deep plum all intermixing with … Continue reading
On the first night of his Diamond Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean and Brazil, Prince Harry drank many things: a glass of 15-year-old rum, five kinds of local beer, and “several shots” of local fruit wine. Grapefriend was intrigued – what is this fruit wine of which the prince partook? Turns out Belize doesn’t produce … Continue reading
Yes, March 1 is National Pig Day. You’ve got your pork, you’ve got your bacon, and then you’ve got more bacon! But what wine should should you pig out on? Pinot Noir is a perfect piggy pair. Here are a few killer ones I’ve had lately, with budgets based on how much of a pig … Continue reading
This past month I have been OBSESSED with Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling.” Feel free to play the song as you read the rest of this post. Anyway, apparently last week in Miami, he performed at this club SET. Before his set he poured Dom Perignon “champagne showers” over people while he himself chugged straight from … Continue reading
I’ve already confessed my weakness for anything on Bravo, so I’ll fully admit I watched “Bethenny Ever After” last night. This season Bethenny has become good friends with Hoda from “The Today Show.” So they were having lunch on yesterday’s episode at Lure Fishbar and the waiter is all selling them on the oysters, which … Continue reading
I’m possibly still bored from last night’s Oscars. Way too many filler segments in between just handing out the awards – and even that was drawn out by the end when the presenters had to talk to each nominee individually before just opening the damn envelope. The only thing that made it mildly bearable was … Continue reading
Danica Patrick is rad. I don’t follow racing at all, so pathetically I mostly know her from the Go Daddy commercials I’ve seen during the Superbowl. But obviously she’s one of the best female race car drivers ever and the first woman ever to lead the Indy 500. Anyway, I was reading this story about her … Continue reading
On grapefriend, who cares about things like screenplay, plot, performances, and cinematography? We want wine! As far as Best Peformance by Wine in a motion picture it’s no contest at all. Keep your marketing dollars and schmoozy lunches – it’s a no brainer. Grapefriend’s award goes to… midnight in paris! Check these grapey scenes OUT: … Continue reading
