Someone said to me the other day, “I love rosé I just never know what to pair it with.” Grapefriend loves hearing stuff like this, because it helps me understand what people don’t know about wine and it’s an opportunity to share some info. So as we close out Rosé Week (sniff), here are some … Continue reading
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best-kept bubbly secret, pink style
Pink bubbles usually costs more than white ones. Some people say this is because you have to add some still red wine to the white bubbly, which can up the cost either because of the additional wine and the additional effort. But it’s worth it! We’ve gone through some great sparkling rosés, but here’s a great … Continue reading
pink-producing stars
Grapefriends are all over rosé, which means it wasn’t going to be long before celebs hopped on the vine. Not only are the drinking it up, they’re making it too! . brad & angie Most people automatically started hating on this because it’s celeb-made, but Miraval sold out in 5 hours. Also, it’s made in … Continue reading
roséfriends: your week has arrived!
Rosé Week is here!!! As most grapefriends know, I drink rosé all year round. Most people, however, associate it with summer and really that’s fine with me if that’s what it takes to get people to try it out. One thing I’ve noticed lately is that people have serious rosé preferences for either pale or … Continue reading
how city kids do summer
NYC livin’. Inflatable pools and wine. And yes, totally ok to throw a few ice cubes into your easy-drinker white. That’s what poolside wines are made for 🙂 It ain’t Clos Ste Hune. Continue reading
that’s how you roll with lobster and wine
A few wines are pretty much perfect for lobster. I love a light, minerally Chardonnay from Burgundy – nothing gets in the way of the white fish and it’s elegant and simple. A pale Provencal rose is great for cold seafood lunches on the water- just something low in alcohol that washes it down and … Continue reading
happy 4th of july happy hour!
Cheers to the red, white, and blue(berries) from Maine! Hope you’re all drinking well today – tag me @grapefriend on Twitter or Instagram! Continue reading
happy 4th, grapefriends!
Fire up your grill and grab some good wines. Try some Petite Sirah for grilled meat, rose for spicy BBQ. And of course, an American sparkler for the fireworks! Continue reading
cocktail friend: dark & stormy
A trip to Maine isn’t really complete until you have a Dark & Stormy. It’s actually a cocktail that’s originally from Bermuda, but the first time I had it was in Maine so that’s what I associate it with. In fact, I’m writing this as I watch the lobster boats come in to collect their … Continue reading
getting your grape on: june
The Grapefriend of the Month post is always incredibly thrilling, but this month’s is extra exciting because people were competing in the sippy cup contest! Some really good entries, yay for #imagrapefriend! So this month we’re featuring my top 20 fave contest pics – congrats to all the grapefriends who turned it out for the … Continue reading