The pulp in almost all wine grapes is colorless. A wine’s color comes from the skins of grapes. So, you can even make white wine from red grapes! Continue reading
Author Archives: grapefriend
madonna & britney—they’re just like wine!
One of my favorite magazine columns ever is US’s “Stars—They’re Just Like Us!” It’s seriously mundane stuff like “They text! They carry their kids! They cross streets!” And every one has an exclamation point after it. So in homage to that genius, I’m naming this column after it to show how celebs can give you … Continue reading
friend request: monastrell
I’ve been on a Spanish wine tear lately, and Monastrell is one of my favorite grapes from there. So yummy – heavy, inky, blackberry, spicy. It’s like a punch in the mouth in the best way possible. (Btw, in France it’s called Mourvèdre, and it’s usually blended with Grenache and Syrah in the Rhone region.) … Continue reading
the ramona epidemic
We’re living in scary times. The economy is a seesaw, terrorism still looms and people are drinking way too much Pinot Grigio. With literally 100’s of white wine choices, it’s a little bewildering why people choose this one. American versions are usually watery bland or have a pukish acidity to them. I’m a huge fan … Continue reading
the palace palate
US Weekly is totally giving the Wine Spectator a run for their subscription base. They pulled out all investigative stops to unearth the fact that Kate and William drank 2009 Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc with dinner the night before their wedding. The royal couple gets points for choosing a decent and really affordable wine (it’s … Continue reading
wine hook ups
I dated this guy once. He was easygoing, a bad speller, ADD and very hot. Very opposite of me, but it worked. In wine terms, we were a good blend. There are always those couples who are totally opposite and you don’t get why they’re dating, but somehow they’re just awesome together. Not only do … Continue reading
