Oscar noms came out today, and everyone’s all talking about who swept, who got snubbed, and all manner of other blah blah blah. But the thing that got me psyched was that Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” from Despicable Me 2 was nominated as Best Original Song!!! Seriously listen to it almost every day. I also love “Fun, … Continue reading
This is basically one of the greatest and grapiest things EVER: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s faces bedazzled on a bottle of Moët, the awards show bubbly sponsor: Let’s do this! #GoldenGlobes #tina #amy pic.twitter.com/3UjATVm91y — Gur (@EricAndrew16) January 13, 2014 They win. Bye. Continue reading
Let me count the reasons why: 1 post-speech wine needs After her funny and genuine speech, she went to the press people backstage and apologized for her lack of smoothness (which no one was asking for). “I need to catch up on my drinking. I think that’s why I was so manic. Normally I have, … Continue reading
Now that we know what Champagne and wine they’ll be downing at the Globes, Moët also created a special cocktail for the ceremony for the first time ever. Sounds absolutely delicious, but you should get your cardamom and pear brandy ahead of time since it’s not likely you have those on hand. Moët Golden Night Makes … Continue reading
One of my favorite things is the bets that the political reps of the cities/states whose teams are in the playoffs make. Many of them involve wine, which then makes me even happier. This year, however, I’m very disappointed. Here’s the bet between the Panthers (via North Carolina’s Congressman Richard Hudson) and the 49ers (via House … Continue reading
Everyone loves the Golden Globes: gorgeous and gawdy dresses, hair you wish you could ever style similarly on your own head, and, most importantly, lots of fun boozy-inspired speeches. As usual, Moët is the bubbly sponsor and there will be 2004 Grand Vintage Brut magnums on every table (I had the 2004 rosé with one of … Continue reading
George Clooney, Amy Poehler, and (obv) Moët. All the details on what grapes they’re pouring out this year are coming tomorrow! Continue reading
Just got back from an incredible trip to Honduras. It might sound shocking being grapefriend, but when I’m in the tropics all I crave is a fruity cocktail and I rarely drink wine. Here are the best I had. monkey la la This is everywhere in Honduras. Not a huge fan of creamy drinks (too … Continue reading
For our final Fizzmas fizz, we have some amazing vintage rosé Champagne. Super delicate bubbles and delicious dried, minerally strawberry. For our dinner we have the Italian feast of the seven fishes. We had the amazing Sanct Valentin Sauvignon from St Michael Eppan (obsessed with the crisp whites from Alto Adige) for the first course. … Continue reading
We’re nearing the end of Fizzmas! Today brings a really good one for the season. Lambrusco is like the Rudolph’s nose of sparkling wine: red and under-appreciated. It’s both the name of the grape and therefore the wine made from it, made in four areas in Emilia-Romagna and one in Lombardy. The wines are mostly frizzante – lightly fizzy as opposed to … Continue reading
