One billion dollars! Sounds like Dr. Evil is getting into acquisitions, but it’s actually what Facebook paid for Instagram. I do love playing around with Instagram’s filters and my photos have majorly benefited from it. Those Instagram people must be pretty psyched (apparently they have only 13 employees), and grapefriend knows exactly how they’ll be … Continue reading
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easter wines that rise to the top
I love a good egg hunt, but I don’t like hunting for good wine and I know you don’t either. So here’s grapefriend’s handy guide to what to drink with some traditional Easter foods. honey spiral ham This is probably the biggest Easter staple. And with a honey-baked one the sweetness mixes so yummily with … Continue reading
easter eggs hatch wine!
At this point, any Easter bunny who knows me knows that I’d prefer wine over jellybeans in my basket. This is now sort of happening. People have started using these concrete, egg-shaped tanks for fermentation and aging wine. They’re supposed to be better for winemaking: while the wine is fermenting, the juice naturally moves up the … Continue reading
put a little spring in your sip
Today’s the day: IT’S OFFICIALLY SPRING!!! The weather is so warm and I had my first outside drinks last night. Grapefriend couldn’t be happier. Here are my favorite things about spring with wines to match. grass: grüner veltliner The aroma most commonly associated with Grüner Veltliner is white pepper, but for me it’s a great grassy … Continue reading
you deserve a grape today, denver broncos
Well, Denver got Peyton Manning. I didn’t put an exclamation point at the end of this title as I usually do for this recurring post, because I’m sad to see my QB’s brother leave his home of Indy which is also home to many of my friends including my football professors. But I don’t have … Continue reading
irish mouths are smiling
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s the holiday when all Irish people love to drink – wine! Everyone thinks the day’s all about beer, but these gaelic grapefriends are here to prove you very, very wrong. Grab a glass of some Vinho Verde (“green wine” that’s a crisp light white from Portugal) and enjoy! katarina maloney … Continue reading
white house wines revealed!
OK so they’re just the past wines, but after I did Wednesday’s post a bunch of people kept telling me what wines have been served in the White House recently. So I thought grapefriend could be the one to give them some love! Also, I was reading this Fashionista post about this week’s state dinner … Continue reading
what wine are they serving in the white house? who knows now!
After 8 years of non-drinking Bush, Obama rang in Election Night with a Graham Beck sparkling wine from South Africa. Things were looking good for the grape again in the USA and in the White House where all wines served at state dinners are always American. They’re chosen by a small staff based on menu compatibility … Continue reading
fashion week wine pairing
Oooooooooh I just love this recurring post. I happily do not have to go to the shows anymore (though I do miss the Champers at the parties and some presentations), but I love looking through all the photos. So inspirational. So without much more intro, here are my favorite looks from the fall collections and … Continue reading
sticky situation
I’ve never been drinking an amazing Champagne and thought, “Hey, I’d like this all over my body!” Apparently, people who work at the Cadogan Hotel have. Starting today, they’re offering a Champagne bath menu. To fill the tub, it take 122 bottles so you can imagine it’s a little pricier than grabbing a beverage from … Continue reading
