Rosé is having a Moment. Seriously, it’s like everyone all of the sudden everyone discovered that this wine exists and are drinking it like it won’t exist when September 1 arrives. To prove this phenomenon, here are a few of the crazier things I’ve seen this summer. 1 sephora claims that their new nail colors are based … Continue reading
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rosé songs of the summer
ROSÉ WEEK IS BACK! Despite the fact that the rest of the world is having a moment with rosé this summer, here at grapefriend we’ve been doing it every summer (well, since I started grapefriend). So by now you have all the facts you need (how it’s made and what the differences are country by country … Continue reading
happy white port happy hour
Summer cocktail hours are the best cocktail hours, especially with white port. White port is much lesser-known than its ruby and tawny cousins, but I discovered it in Portugal and it’s so good for summer cocktailing. These cocktails are super refreshing and super easy to make: one part white port, one part tonic, and mint … Continue reading
are the backstreet boys making a wine?
Boy bands are still kickin’ it on tour, although really they should now be called Man Bands. And, now that they are all over 21, that means they can legally drink. So why not make a wine? The other night, the Backstreet Boys tweeted out: “If we were to wine and dine you, what would … Continue reading
5 summer wine saviors
As we’re all now fully in the swing of getting our grape on in the sun, here are some handy and super stylish ways to help you out. come sail away These awesome wine totes are made from yacht sails. I still love the grapefriend wine totes (cool inner flap, way less $, ok I’ll … Continue reading
happy higher happy hour
“Gonna keep on drinkin’ til I reach the higher ground.” – Stevie Wineder Continue reading
cocktail friend: the pesca bacio
The white sangria recipe was such a hit that it inspired us to create another white-wine cocktail variation this weekend. This punch I made up was delicious but I couldn’t think of a fun name, so threw it out to grapefriends. Leave it our clever drinkers to come up with some fun ones. I loved … Continue reading
fill your world cup – with wine
It’s an Argentina vs Germany World Cup! We’ve got gritty Malbec on one side and sugar-acid Riesling on the other. Who are you rooting for? Continue reading
the white sangria summer rule
A new summer rule has been established: you must have a few pitchers of white sangria before Labor Day. First, it’s totally refreshing. Second, it’s therefore sooo much cooler than red sangria. Third, is there anything better than wine-soaked fruit??? I put this up on Instagram and Twitter yesterday and everyone was asking for the … Continue reading
happy 4th!
Happy 4th! Rosé and ribs are an awesome combo. Basically rosé is awesome for anything spicy, and this Left Coast Cellars Pinot Noir one is Willamette Valley goodness. Continue reading