Happy Winter Solstice! The shortest day of the year means the longest night getting your grape on by the fire. Let’s get those heavy reds poppin! Cab, southern Rhones, Sicilian reds like Nero d’Avola, Monastrell from Toro. What’s your winter time fave? Continue reading
I told everyone in the office I wasn’t going to do Wine Wednesdays anymore. I was super excited for everyone to gripe and moan and cry. All I got was one email saying that i didn’t fool them for a minute. The life of grapefriend… I got back to what I’ do best – popping … Continue reading
After yesterday’s snow, I’m trying to channel spring as hard as I can. Nothing like something refreshing Pinot Gris and white tulips to do the job. The Loveblock is packed with ripe yellow pear, baking spices, and a hint of lychee ($22 – get it here so you have it for the first really warm day!). What’s … Continue reading
Starting early because it’s Friday, because it’s the holidays, because life is good! Villa Sandi Rosé Prosecco is hitting the spot. Continue reading
Summer officially ends at 10:29pm tonight. I’ll be here finishing my rosé and weeping audibly. Continue reading
THIS is how you do a draft. Fantasy football, rosé reality. If you’re one of those people who either say: 1) summer is over, I can’t drink rosé anymore 2) I can’t drink wine while watching football then you’re my new project! As regular grapefriends know, I live for getting people to drink wine while … Continue reading
Harbor. Hamptons. Happy. I will never ever ever say no to wine on the water. Continue reading
Summer cocktail hours are the best cocktail hours, especially with white port. White port is much lesser-known than its ruby and tawny cousins, but I discovered it in Portugal and it’s so good for summer cocktailing. These cocktails are super refreshing and super easy to make: one part white port, one part tonic, and mint … Continue reading
“Gonna keep on drinkin’ til I reach the higher ground.” – Stevie Wineder Continue reading
Cabernet and steaks on the grill: one of life’s better combinations. What’s your favorite grilling wine? Continue reading
