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
It’s the first fire of the season! I actually loathe cold weather. The only saving grace is that it’s awesome for fires and red wine drinking. Tonight, Cab. What do you drink in the fall? Continue reading
Beer is soooo out. We’ve been detailing wine all Football Week, and now even cocktails are encroaching! Check out this one from SKYY vodka. I don’t know what it has to do with football other than the name, but I love cocktails with herbs in them – basil, thyme, tarragon. They provide such a good … Continue reading
The Oakland Raiders are not very good. But maybe it’s not a sieve-like run defense or an indecisive and largely injured O-line. Maybe it’s just that their training camp is in Napa (I MEAN, AMAAAAAAZING) and these guys couldn’t care less about games over grapes. E.W. McGah co-founded the Raiders in 1960. His son Eddie … Continue reading
I love The League. Not only does it illustrate the ridiculous obsession many of us have with fantasy football, it’s also completely hilarious. So during this Football Week, lets take a look at some of their most grapefriendy moments. 1 Remember this Taco venture? 3 Penis wine is made from the penises of a deer, … Continue reading
