Back from a great trip to Rias Baixas, which is in the Galicia part of Spain, right north of Portugal. At this point I’m probably more Albariño than human, but while I detox I’ll share the more interesting things I learned. 1 albariño is the star grape Most wine growing regions grow a few types of … Continue reading
Did a vertical tasting at Pazo Señorans, an absolutely gorgeous winery built in the 14th century in Rias Baixas. It’s always great to taste the same wine from different years side by side to really see the nuances. And with Albariño, it’s a rare thing since most is drunk young. That said, we’ve had a … Continue reading
We’ve had a lot of Albariño here in Rias Baixas, and it’s been interesting to try different styles. This Señor da Folla Verde is a blend of 70% Albariño, 15% Loureira, and 15% Treixadura. Yellow and green apple with tons of white floral. So pretty! And, was fantastic with our piping hot gambas al ajillo. … Continue reading
When you’re in Rias Baixas, you drink a ton of Albariño. It makes up 96% of the wine they make here, so that makes sense. It’s one of the only wine regions that’s so weighted to just one grape. It’s a great wine for summer – really crisp and citrusy. Great for seafood and summer … Continue reading
Godello. Pan con tomate. Jamon. Spain is in FULL SWING. (And this pan con tomate is out of this world!) Just got to Spain and will be drinking some awesome Albariño and other vinos all week, so stay tuned! Also, staying in Santiago de Compostelo tonight at the Paradores Hotel – which they think is … Continue reading
Here were grapefriend’s top moments at the Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic yesterday. 1 completely amazing preppy pants Everyone covers the girls’ fashion, but I got way more a kick out of the guys’ colored and printed pants. That said, I did my part by wearing a hat. 2 pricey popping They charged $115 for rose champagne and $75 … Continue reading
As another awesome kickoff to summer passes, let us remember the fantastic summer meals we made this weekend. Along with their grapey pairings, of course. First, I made veal saltimbocca, which no one guessed based on this lovely little Vine. What are we making for dinner? https://t.co/RuSV9QIrsV — grapefriend (@grapefriend) May 24, 2014 You basically … Continue reading
No one deserves a glass more than people who fight for us to be free. CHEERS. Love this Charles & Charles rosé. My go-to for quick and easy drinking, Walla Walla, Syrah-based and $14 or less depending on where you find it. Continue reading
Pack it up, grapefriends! SUMMER. HAS. BEGUN!!!!!!!!! What’s everyone drinking this Memorial Day weekend? Obv, I’ll be rocking some rosé. Continue reading
It’s finally spring!!! The flowers, the dresses, the sandals, and now special spring Champagne! Perrier Jouet just created a cuvee entriely inspired and dedicated to spring. I like this kind of thinking both for its warm-weather mental space and its rose-sipping mental space. The Edition Premiere (must be said with fun frilly French accent) has … Continue reading
