Billecart-Salmon is fantastic. The first time I had it I was in class with a bunch of people and one of the girls said it was her birthday. Next thing we knew, our teacher plopped down two bottles of the Billy Sam on the table. That was like my birthday. Founded in 1818 when Nicolas … Continue reading
I’ve been waiting to try the bub in this gold bottle for a while! Armand de Brignac, aka Ace of Spades, aka $300 a pop (no pun intended). Jay-Z has this coming out of his faucets, and whenever he or Rihanna are around, it’s there. It’s 40% Chardonnay, 40%, Pinot Noir, and 20% Pinot Meunier. Continue reading
Even though National Cupcake Day (it really exists) is tomorrow, Cupcake Vineyards is celebrating it today by handing out cupcakes and pouring wine samples all over the city. They’re mostly known for their Angel Food and Red Velvet wines (which freakily smell like those desserts). But since it’s the 12 Days of Fizzmas here on … Continue reading
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” – Mark Twain THE 12 DAYS OF FIZZMAS BEGINS! During the holiday season, you go to a lot of parties. At other times during the year, I usually grab a glass of wine but in December I always go for the fizz. … Continue reading
Why is it the most wonderful time of year? Because you can get wine presents! If you’ve already picked out your case of actual wine to give everyone (see yesterday’s Who What Wine), top it off with some great grape-related gifts. roaming aromas If you love smelling wine as much as I do, these are … Continue reading
I always get asked what wine people should give as gifts. I’m no fool, I realize people just want these for themselves. But at holiday time I’m more prone to believing people when they ask, so here are grapes for everyone on your list. Including yourself. party hostess Nothing says party like the pop of a … Continue reading
I’ve taken amazing trips this year. Luckily, when I was bringing back wine I was able to do it without stressing about breaking bottles because I had some awesome accessories. And at high-travel holiday time, we could all use the same assurance. Even when you’re not starring in your own version of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, … Continue reading
David Wilson is MAKING our afternoon. 155 yards, two plays, one touchdown. Screams all around. Wine for Wilson. Continue reading
Hitchcock just opened today, and apparently Alfred was a huge grapefriend. Just a few examples: • In 1928, he made a silent film called Champagne. • When Mel Brooks came out with High Anxiety, a parody of Hitchcock movies, Hitchcock actually loved it and sent him a case of 1961 Château Haut-Brion magnums. (Note: I’ll happily spoof … Continue reading
Huge month of everyone getting their grape on! We had a lot of grapefriends drinking some good grapes with their turkey, but holiday drinking is never included in the Grapefriend of the Month competition. So here’s what everyone drank every other day in November, at least the ones they tagged me in… Stephanie in Aurora, … Continue reading
