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
“Gonna keep on drinkin’ til I reach the higher ground.” – Stevie Wineder Continue reading
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
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
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! 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
Bummer of a loss. The real winners: grapefriends! Belgium can keep their dumb beer. Cheers to all the grapefriends who watch the World Cup with wine! Continue reading
No one would argue that the Real Housewives shows are some of the grapiest on TV. And on the New York version, Ramona even has her name on her own wine and Luann has dated a wine importer. It came to my attention that Kristen Taekman, the newest addition to the cast, was a grapefriend but really … Continue reading
I had to be in LA for work on my birthday, and wanted to just have people stop by somewhere for casual drinks. James Beach was my place. I’d seen my friend’s pics from this place in Venice, and thought it looked awesome. Yep, I was right. The owner James – Mr. Beach as we … Continue reading
grape: Pinot Noir, one of the two grapes that Sonoma’s known for (the other is Chardonnay) producer: Gary Farrell, classic Sonoma producer. Gary started his own winery in 1982 but is no longer involved. Now winemaker Theresa Heredia has taken the reins. She’s super smart – got a degree in Biochemistry, but when she saw … Continue reading
