Basically, last night was amazing. Not because I saw The Heiress, not because Jessica Chastain had a sub play her role, not because Matthew from Downton was speaking in a less-dreamy American accent, and definitely not because the lady next to me shook her Raisinets out of a box for the entire play. No, leave … Continue reading
I had some Downton business to take care of yesterday, but January 7 was Blue Ivy Carter’s first bday. And apparently, Papa Hov has set her up with a million-dollar nursery at the Barclay’s Center, where the Brooklyn Nets play (he’s a minority owner, if ya don’t know). According to Us Weekly, this ridiculously-priced kid … Continue reading
Let’s make one thing clear: Carson is going to be the savior of Downton this season. He already paved the way in the first two seasons with his impeccable butlering skills. He always kept the kitchen running smoothly, Mary happy, and – most importantly – the wine properly chosen, stored, and decanted. After a hard … Continue reading
Post-holiday winter merriment begins. This is a Cab from Howell Mountain. When you grow grapes on a mountain, the wines take on a kind of rugged, funky character. It’s also really tannic and big. Some call the wine mountain juice, and this Red Cap is a good example. I think Ladera is even funkier, but … Continue reading
grape: Zinfandel – it’s a wack job of a grape. You never really know what you’re going to get – deep and blackberry brambles, or this guy. producer: Dashe. This is their Les Enfants Terribles series (“Les Enfants Terribles” means the rebel children, and you’re about to see why it has this name). country: USA region: Potter Valley, Mendocino County … Continue reading
The grapes just keep on coming! What with Christmas, New Year’s and your general grape guzzling, I’m pretty sure the last month of 2012 was the grapiest month of all. Keep it up, grapefriends! Our clear Grapefriend of the Month is Jordan from Edmonton – I think you’ll see why in this month’s gallery! As … Continue reading
Whether you’re Democrat or Republican, you have to admit that any politician who gifts people with wine is a wily player. Obama’s definitely on grapefriend’s side with this. For Speaker John Boehner’s birthday back in October, Obama gave him a bottle of 1997 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Altero, which goes for about $90. Brunello di … Continue reading
A cava I like! Way to kick off the new year. And check out this hunk o’ Parm. Continue reading
On New Year’s, Happy Hour happens at midnight. I hate delayed gratification. But how can grapefriend bail on anything that involves toasting? This is what was on tap. Fizzmas is technically over, but here’s one last Fun Fact: Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut is the world’s best-selling rosé Champagne in the world. Happy New Year’s, … Continue reading
What a year for grapefriend. I’ve had so much fun sharing the love of the grape with everyone. People loved all sorts of different posts each month, but here are the top 10 posts of 2012! 10 you deserve a grape today, victor cruz!: Ah, to be back in last football season when the Giants were on their … Continue reading
