This week’s ep was all about control – losing it, gaining it, infuriating Don with it. When Sylvia calls him at the office, she says, “I need you, and nothing else will do.” Don being Don, and also being vulnerable and power-bummed at that moment, was all pumped. Oh, Don. SHE WAS TALKING TO THE … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day to moms of all types! A half bottle (accompanied by a full bottle, obvs) is a fantastic present. Continue reading
Since Gatsby’s set in Prohibition era, it’s all about the cocktails. Harrods is doing a pop-up bar for about two weeks, serving up cocktails that were popular during the 20s like Martinis and Hendrick’s Gin cocktails served in a fine china tea cup – kind of love it. And Moët & Chandon, which is actually in the … Continue reading
If you’re not following grapefriend on Twitter, you may have missed these amazing grape gems this week! Did an awesome Twitter sake tasting with the winemaker for SakeOne. These two int he front were my faves – the SakeMoto had a kind of anise touch but mellow and complex, and the Yoshinogawa Winter Warrior had some super … Continue reading
It’s the second annual Albarino Day! And if you want an Albariño, this is one of the best I’ve seen, yo. grape: Albariño producer: Zarate – they make amaaazing Albariño’s country: Spain region: Rías Baixas, reigning king of Albariño making year: 2009 yum factors: This has the crispy yellow apple and citrus that’s typical Albariño but this cool touch of almond … Continue reading
Straight up I’m going to tell you it’s over $400 so just know that going into this post. That said, it’s one of those wines that’s so EFFING good you’d feel like it was worth it. grape: Cabernet producer: Dana (pronounced “dahna”). It’s the owner’s nickname, which means “generosity” in Sanskrit. And the lotus flower on their labels represents … Continue reading
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis spent this past weekend in Jerez, the Spanish town where sherry is made. The Daily Mail said he’s “clutching a bottle of what looked like red wine” – good lord, please call grapefriend before printing these things. They’re in Jerez, and the bottle clearly says “Cream” on it which means … Continue reading
The Chanel Culture exhibit opened in Paris yesterday. It’s a collection of art, photos, and objects that inspired Coco Chanel’s work, like this Essence of Dali photo at the right. So Chanel hosted a dinner to give some media people a sneak peek of the show on Friday and Leah, the Beauty Director at Cosmo, … Continue reading
It makes sense that Marie is my new hero, since she gave birth to Megan, the Official Mad Men Grapefriend. She may have just usurped the title though. First, we get both mom and daughter having Jadot Beaujolais Blanc at dinner. About 99% of Beaujolais is red and made from Gamay grapes, but the Blanc … Continue reading
I’ve never watched the Kentucky Derby in my life, but who am I to not acknowledge an event that has a special cocktail! Also, people wear hats. So it’s good all around. The cocktail of choice at the racetrack is the mint julep. Being a classic southern cocktail, it’s no surprise that the amazing Seersucker … Continue reading
