Grapefriend is non-partisan because wine is for everyone, but I think most people will be quite happy when all the bashing posts stop. That alone probably upped wine sales in the past two months. Now that it’s Election Day, we’re almost in the clear. Unfortunately, a few states legally won’t be able to celebrate with … Continue reading
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happy post sandy happy hour!
Back in action with some MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir. Like a grapefriend at happy hour, the city will always bounce back. Continue reading
sandy devastates red hook winery
In addition to the loss of life and homes, businesses got hit by Sandy too. As grapefriend, this story I read made me feel horrible for Red Hook Winery, who has probably lost all of their wine. The winery was doing a cool experiment where they took grapes from the same North Fork vineyard but … Continue reading
getting your grape on: october
I just love when people tag me when they drink wine. This month was pretty crazy, especially since lots of east coasters were stuck in their Sandy bunkers (those wine pics are here due to extreme circumstances and extreme wine drinking and not included in this month’s Getting Your Grape On). So let’s get to it! … Continue reading
eli manning looking at things – things like grapefriend
With all the craziness and people losing homes and being displaced, I really hadn’t thought about football. But many Giants and Jets live in New Jersey where the stadium is, and yesterday Kate Mara (niece of Giants owner John Mara) tweeted a pic of Eli Manning assessing the damage to his Hoboken apartment building. It … Continue reading
spooky juice for hallowine!
The scariest wine is probably barfy flavorless Pinot Grigio, but in the spirit of Halloween let’s get a little spookier. Here are great wines to serve at or bring to any Halloween party, or just to drink at home alone Sandy-style (i.e. if you’re still without power). talbott pinot noir, sleepy hollow vineyard It’s rare … Continue reading
you deserve a grape today, nyc hospitals!
It was a treacherous night for so many people, but during disasters you hear so many great stories about heroic acts. The people who were saving lives in the storm last night as they evacuated all of the patients from NYU and transferred them to other hospitals deserve our thanks and congratulations. And the preemie … Continue reading
grapefriends brace themselves for frankenstorm!
I hope Hurricane Sandy isn’t that bad, because apparently everyone will be drunk. Here’s what east coast people posted as their Frankenstorm preparations. Stay safe, you awesome grapefriends. I don’t think I need to tell you to drink well, since that already seems to be in progress. I gotta say, though, as much as I’m … Continue reading
congrats, giants!
It was obvious the Giants were going to win the World Series for two reasons: 1) Their name is the Giants, and all Giants rule sports. 2) They celebrated with the better bubbly (Mumm Napa versus the Tigers’ non-alcoholic Fre Brut). This was a no-brainer sweep. I do wish journalists would stop saying these teams … Continue reading
best eats in napa
You drink really well in Napa, obviously. But the food is a close second. Before I went, I asked a bunch of people where to eat and got some awesome recommendations, so I thought I’d share the things I loved the most so you’ll know where to head if you go. The Thomas: beet gnudi … Continue reading
