It’s fall, and though I love popping open my light reds while watching football I’ve lately been cracking open some cider too. They have that touch of fruit without being sweet, give you some fizz, and are lower in alcohol so you can drink more which works well for game-watching. Ciders have been getting more … Continue reading
Light and refreshing Albariño is perfect in summer. But as we approach fall’s cooler weather, I sometimes tend to gravitate away from some of my favorite wines for heavier ones. So it’s always good to know about other versions of great grapes that you can drink all year round. That’s why I was excited to explore … Continue reading
Not sick of rosé yet. Nope, not at all. At this point in the summer I’m half woman, half rosé. Let’s up that percentage with more of these recent faves: Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc: You’ve probably seen their Cote de Roses everywhere, but we had a ton of the Gris Blanc in the south of France last month … Continue reading
Take these tips as you get your grill on today! Happy 4th! Hamburgers: A Tempranillo-based Riojahas just enough spice to handle whatever you load your burger with. Look for Crianza on the label, which is a more casual style meant to be drunk younger. Anything with BBQ sauce: A spicy, jammy Zinfandel pairs super well with richly sweet … Continue reading
Yep, it’s a thing. Just go with it and let the pink start popping! I’ll be doing a few amazing ones each month this summer to help you find your new favorite. Domaine Lafond: Tavel is the baller spot of rosé – it’s all they produce. Get this one with juicy raspberry laced with great … Continue reading
Time to adjust your wardrobe and bring all the whites to the front of your wine closet. This summer, try on some Picpoul and not just because it has “pool” in its name. This white has tons of acidity (hence the name which means “lip stinger”) and citrus flavors. It’s from the Languedoc region (and … Continue reading
Happy Chardonnay Day! Everyone knows the big buttery Chardonnays, but there’s so much more to try from all around the world. Oregon is known for Pinot Noir, but their Chardonnay can be very unoaky and lovely. Try this Bergstrom, which is much more citrus than butter, $38. You can find some excellent values with almost any … Continue reading
Happy mother’s day to all those out there. For the rest of us, our duty is to get them good presents. My mom loves Champagne, and I think that’s a great and deserving gift to celebrate any mom out there. The prettiest bottle is Perrier Jouet’s vintage Belle Epoque, but that’ll run you almost $200 … Continue reading
Lamb is a classic main for Easter dinner, and for me the best pairing is a Bordeaux. Bordeaux wine is a blend of five grapes, usually with Merlot or Cabernet being the most predominant. You can find “Bordeaux-style blends” from anywhere in the world and they’ll be made from the same five grapes, but to … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day might be over but you can stay green, grapefriends. Now that all that green beer is out of the way, pick organic wines which are basically made without the use of chemicals. Here are two faves to get your green on every day! Sattlerhof Südsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc 2017: Zesty lemon, white peach and herbs … Continue reading
