You can describe the basic characteristics of any grape, but it always ranges when you start heading from region to region. That usually has to do with the affect of the area’s unique climate and soil, but also often just the winemaking style. I’d had all of the grapes they grow in Alto Adige before heading there … Continue reading
Just got back from an incredible trip to Alto Adige, a wine region nestled in the super high, super gorgeous Tyrolean Alps. I’ve loved the region ever since I had my first sip of crispy Kerner a few years ago, so I was stoked to head there in person to drink a lot more. Here were … Continue reading
Dîner en Blanc happened this week in NYC, and is totally something you should know about if you like wine, the color white, and having a blast. It’s a massive invite-only dinner party, but for over 4,000 people. An hour before the dinner begins, the organizers send everyone invited an email with the address – … Continue reading
I love hitting up emerging wine regions in the US. The North Fork is especially fun because you get to clock some relaxing water time, usually with some Croteaux rosé on deck (their sparkling Merlot rosé is especially delicious, though sold out). Once I was thoroughly soothed by the bay, it was off to wine country. … Continue reading
There’s a saying in the wine world: Pay to Play. You’ve gotta workout in order to be able to drink and eat as much as we do. That’s what happened this weekend at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in the Hamptons. A few mornings a week, Wölffer has Yoga in the Vines. You walk through the vines of Chardonnay … Continue reading
Although Rosé Week is over, summer is not. That means outside rosé drinking is still alive and well. It’s really just something fun and light to drink when it’s hot out – you’re sweating, it’s refreshing. But that’s kind of it. The rosé I’ve had (and I’ve had A LOT) is always just an easy-drinker, … Continue reading
I’ve been going to Tanglewood to hear classical music for years, but yesterday was the first time I went to their Wine & Food Classic. It’s a fun afternoon of tasting food from local restaurants and a bunch of different wines from all over. Plus, I brought my dad so he got to have a … Continue reading
You know rosé really is having a moment when there’s an entire Instagram devoted to it. Love Yes Way Rosé’s style, because anyone who pairs wine to Rob Base lyrics is my kind of grapefriend. I asked the YWR’s founders Erica and Nikki about their #summerwater obsession. What do you think is the most awesome thing … Continue reading
Rosé is having a Moment. Seriously, it’s like everyone all of the sudden everyone discovered that this wine exists and are drinking it like it won’t exist when September 1 arrives. To prove this phenomenon, here are a few of the crazier things I’ve seen this summer. 1 sephora claims that their new nail colors are based … Continue reading
ROSÉ WEEK IS BACK! Despite the fact that the rest of the world is having a moment with rosé this summer, here at grapefriend we’ve been doing it every summer (well, since I started grapefriend). So by now you have all the facts you need (how it’s made and what the differences are country by country … Continue reading
