Technically this went down yesterday, but you can take my drink choice and apply it to tonight’s happy hour! It’s still pretty nice out in NYC – not sweltering and not cold, which means the perfect time for a light red. People usually think Pinot Noir, but even lighter is Gamay. Gamay is the grape … Continue reading
The Eagles now have a wine, to celebrate their 80th anniversary. THE EAGLES!!! OMG 80 years and they have never won a Super Bowl! Never!!! And they have wine??? Why does the world hate me? Blech, the Eagles are the worst. OK fine they’re in my division (I’m Giants if you don’t already know). But I … Continue reading
Yesterday Oracle Team USA clocked a massive sailing win of the 34th Annual America’s Cup! How did Skipper Jimmy Spithill and the crew celebrate? With bubbly of course (come on what’d you think, pie???). They popped magnums of Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, which happened to be the official sparkling wine of the 34th America’s Cup. … Continue reading
They are making 50 Shades of Grey wine. Help us all. You know I’m into anything that blends pop culture and wine, but this – oy. There’s a red and a white – Red Silk and White Satin, double oy – but I’m not even getting into their tasting notes or details because seriously would … Continue reading
We’ve already detailed all the wine they’ll be downing at the Emmys, but if you’re feeling like a cocktail tonight grapefriend’s got you covered there too. There’s an official Emmys one, which has a kind of uninspired name: the grey goose emmy cocktail 1 ½ parts Grey Goose Le Citron 1 part St. Germain Liqueur … Continue reading
Just a little Friday fun. I love the “DESERT – THIRSTY” part! So where would you most want to live based on imbibing? Grapefriend would clearly have to reside in Europe. Continue reading
For the 10th year BV will provide the wine for the Emmys. At the Governors Ball dinner they’ll be pouring 2009 BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($135) and 2011 Beaulieu Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay ($25), as well as a Muscat and a port (all available here). Some limited edition Beaulieu Vineyard wines will also be available at … Continue reading
This time last year I was foot treading grapes for vintage port at Taylor’s in the Douro Valley. Was suuuuper fun! Full posts here plus a pretty freaking hilarious video of chicken dancing in the lagar. Continue reading
“As for Moore’s tips on juggling three movies, two kids, and a new book, she provided another universal solution: ‘Wine!’” source: the cut Continue reading
This actually happened: at the Intel Developer Forum (I’d never heard of it either) they used a glass of red wine to power a computer. Are you kidding me??? Wine is the best. Apparently, the acetic acid in red wine acts as an electrolyte that produce a small current. I stole that straight from geek.com, … Continue reading
