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Category Archives: free run juice

weird bubbles for new year’s
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weird bubbles for new year’s

Posted on December 28, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

It’s been a weird year. Pop something weirder. The usual mix of grapes found in Champagne is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, but in other parts of the world you can find sparkling wine made out of some really interesting grapes. The trick is that they all have lots of acidity, which is necessary for sparkling wines complexity and aging.  … Continue reading →

christmas (and non-christmas) wines
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christmas (and non-christmas) wines

Posted on December 15, 2020 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

On the Eve, we always do the Feast of the Seven Fishes. A few of the fish choices vary, but the star is always lobster and an octopus salad with lemon, green olives, and celery. You can go a couple ways with lobster, but we’ve always done white Burgundy which has a light touch on the fruit … Continue reading →

wines for your turkey table
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wines for your turkey table

Posted on November 24, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

There may be fewer people at your table this year, but that doesn’t mean you need to limit your wine choices! Either way, let’s support American winemakers with whatever type of wine you choose. Bubbly: Domaine Carneros winemaker Eileen Crane is leaving after 33 years. I recently tasted through a few of her wines, including … Continue reading →

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november values and splurges

Posted on November 6, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

It’ll be a month. You need quick, affordable wine. We also need to remember to celebrate. Grapefriend’s got it all. values Ritual Sauvignon Blanc 2018: Chile is a fantastic source of value wines – packed with flavor and so affordable. Love the piquant lemon on this organic Ritual (and btw, this pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe recipe was … Continue reading →

wines for election day…and beyond!
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wines for election day…and beyond!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

You need a hardcore backbone to get through this morass. I mean, who knows if we’ll even have results this month. If we don’t have structure in our political system, let’s find it in our wines.  Pine Ridge Cab Stags Leap 2014: Could use even a few more years, but a great coffee-cocoa-blackberry Stags Leap Cab. $140 … Continue reading →

perfect pinots for american holidays
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perfect pinots for american holidays

Posted on October 21, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

With Columbus Day this month and Thanksgiving next month, we can think about celebrating our fall American holidays with a legend of American wine. Gary Farrell started making wine in the Russian River Valley in the 80s. It’s an area where the fog and breezes help both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir excel. Theresa Heredia has … Continue reading →

what to try this merlot month
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what to try this merlot month

Posted on October 18, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

merlot month October is Merlot month, which is great because it’s such a good firepit wine as the weather turns colder. Very lush with warming plum, blueberry and baking spices.  Merlot is the most widely planted variety in Bordeaux where it’s one of the five grapes in their blends, but it’s also the second-most planted wine grape … Continue reading →

october values & splurges
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october values & splurges

Posted on October 15, 2020 by grapefriend • 2 Comments

Well, this Wine From Home situation is looking pretty longterm so we’re going to keep this handy series going! Values Gradis’Ciutta Ribolla Gialla 2018: lots of white peach and lime zest in the oldest-known grape in Collio, Italy ($16.97) Villa Matilde Falanghina 2019 ($19.99) Rocca dei Leoni  Pinot Noir isn’t easy to grow, so it’s not easy to … Continue reading →

september values and splurges
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september values and splurges

Posted on September 2, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

Suddenly it’s not hot any more. This better not be the end of our warm days, but I’m happy to be done with the humidity. Outside all day and not sweating calls for a glass of wine and I have just the bottles, in all Lockdown price ranges. Values Riondo Prosecco: The lighter side of Prosecco … Continue reading →

our lips are not sealed
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our lips are not sealed

Posted on August 17, 2020 by grapefriend • 1 Comment

Super excited for the Go-go’s doc on Showtime this month, since I loved them growing up. And even now, who can resist singing out loud to Vacation?? Also who can resist a mineral, flinty, lemony Assyrtiko from Santorini? All of those characteristic plus great acidity makes it a perfect summer wine for tzatziki and grilled … Continue reading →

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