Some crazy person posted a photo of a stew she was cooking with the caption “Ready for fall!” First of all, we’ve got weeks of warm weather left. Second of all, never be ready for something so horrific. To that point, who’s still keeping the rosé drinking going strong? My top choices are on Cosmo today, paired with … Continue reading
A lot of discussion is devoted to the best food and wine pairings. Who knew that some of the best are just when you put wine right on the food? Recently I went to a dinner where they put some Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand right on oysters. When it comes to oysters, I’m usually … Continue reading
Continuing our refreshing summer Friday Fizz series, I’ve got two good cocktails using blood orange soda (YUM). The first one’s made with Prosecco which is usually really affordable, so you don’t feel guilty about mixing in juices and sodas for a good summery cocktail. This cocktail’s timely too since the True Blood finale is this … Continue reading
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I dig this rosé. All Syrah, from Washington state, cool label, totally watermelon-raspberry deliciousness. $11, great every day go-to. Perfect pairing: friends and summer nights, whole bottle required. Continue reading
The grapefriend wine totes have arrived!!! They’re totes amazing (get it?), and not just because they hold wine. I lug a lot of wine around. A lot. To friends, to dinners, to events, away for the weekend. I was tired of trying to find bubble wrap or random pieces of cardboard (liquor store style) to stuff in … Continue reading
Bukowski and whiskey = NO BRAINER. I love this entire ad, except I want to smack a grapefriend logo on at the end instead of Dewar’s. I’ve never even had Dewar’s, which apparently is the top-selling blended Scotch in the US. But since I drink whiskey way less frequently than wine, I go for good … Continue reading
It was only a matter of time before a little company like Apple would want a piece of grapefriend. We’re both fruits after all, and apparently they’ve been very influenced by what’s been going on here. So much so that they’re probably making their next iPhone Champagne-colored. Now obviously there are lots of rumors that … Continue reading
grape: Riesling. I love spicy food, and there is one wine and one wine only that I want with spicy food: Riesling. producer: Chateau Montelena. I didn’t even know they made a Riesling, because they’re incredibly famous for their Chardonnay that beat the French in the Judgment of Paris in 1976. But I loved this Riesling! country: USA region: Potter Valley, CA … Continue reading
If the song of the summer is “Blurred Lines” (although I’m partial to “Get Lucky” too), then the cocktail of the summer is the Aperol Spritz. I started drinking these a few months ago when, after a long day of wine tasting, I couldn’t have a drop more of wine. Someone told me to get … Continue reading
Always a good grapey time with my writing group. We do get some work done… Btw, the awesome American flag art is from the E Pluribus series. Represents different nationalities in America by using different ethnic materials – so cool! Continue reading
