Was in Venice recently and learned about Select—described as something between bitter Campari and sweet orangey Aperol, but to me was extremely close to Campari. The slight differences: Select was created in 1920 in Venice (not Milan, where Campari is from), has 17.5% alcohol (not Campari’s 24.5%), and is a proprietary blend of 30 botanicals like juniper and rhubarb which …
Most people think of party wines and spritzes when they think of Prosecco. But Prosecco took on a different hue on a recent trip to explore Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG wines, which make up about 20% of all Prosecco production and have stricter production rules. It’s a mouthful to say, but rather than lots of Italian …
In other sport GOAT news, David Beckham gave Lionel Messi a Methuselah (equal to 8 bottles) of 2008 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino for his 37th birthday. Voted the World’s Best Winery of 2023, Catena makes some truly incredible wines. Made from the best vines on the estate, the Zapata grapes are hand-picked and the production is low. According …
Have as much fun learning about wine as you do when you’re drinking it! We share what wines you should drink for each month’s biggest events, whether it’s for the Super Bowl or the super moon, the premiere of Stranger Things or the finale of Succession, Tuesday night values or Saturday night splurges. So sign …
The grapefriend wine totes have arrived!!! They’re totes amazing (get it?), and not just because they hold wine. I lug a lot of wine around. A lot. To friends, to dinners, to events, away for the weekend. I was tired of trying to find bubble wrap or random pieces of cardboard (liquor store style) to stuff in …
The cooler days are now here, and you’ll need to have some red on hand. Chateau Pegau’s Cuvée Maclura Côtes du Rhône ($22) brings out blackberry and black pepper notes in this blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and 10% Cinsault. So good with comté cheese: nutty and creamy but sharp at the same time. They say … Continue reading
It might be September, but we are still in peak pink season as far as I’m concerned! I’ll just keep this simple and share my favorites from the past month: Miraval: Consistently great watermelon and strawberry notes from Provence. ($20) This Life: The celebrity wines have calmed down lately, but Norah Jones just released a line called … Continue reading
Happy hour is known for its hard-hitting intellectual topics, and who are we to stray? This summer we’ve been collecting input on the best happy hour / apero snack. Some people put out full spreads (think lots of cheese and crackers, all manner of dips and things to shovel it into your mouth with) — … Continue reading
This summer has been HOT. If you’ve been outside much, your sweat beads are probably as big as those on a cold bottle of Pinot Bianco in the sun. I wouldn’t say I’ve gone so far as starting to call myself a winter person, but climate change is maybe pushing me to love autumn a little more. … Continue reading
Ah, this is what summer’s made for. Grab one of these IGP Méditerranée rosés from southeastern France, and then do absolutely nothing else. Brise Marine: This Brise Marine was a perfect example of the light minerality and red berry notes I love in the IGP Méditerranée rosés. $19 LEOS Cuvée Augusta: This organic rosé blends typical Grenache with Bourboulenc and Vermentino which … Continue reading
Temps are climbing, meals are getting lighter. As we get more white fish on our plates, here are a few great pairings for your glass. Olianas Vermentino: Hard to find a better summer meal than fresh white fish with lemon and Italian parsley. And it would be hard to find a better pairing than Vermentino for that. … Continue reading
It might be the 4th but we’re actually only recommending one American bubbly! Piper-Heidsieck: Forget canned wine, this is the coolest can of the summer. It’s a limited edition design by Josh McKenna that celebrates Pride. And you then get a fantastic bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, with superfine bubbles, elegant brioche notes, and ample opp … Continue reading
Our glasses are getting pinker by the day, and not just because National Rosé Day is June 14. Here are three great ones to kick off the wave: Maison Lorgeril Ô de Rose: A Languedoc rosé I loved, so rare! But it hit the right light lychee notes with 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Viognier. $19.99 Chateau Gassier … Continue reading
I was expecting the hyper-colorful doors, bountiful flowers pouring over balconies, and rustic beaches. But I was not expecting the incredible cocktail scene in Cartagena! In general, Cartagena had an impressive design aesthetic, with bold interiors and amazing attention to detail in shops, hotels, and restaurants. Given that, it made sense that would travel into … Continue reading
For a beautiful bubble, sip no further than Eric Taillet. These wines are total gems. Rarely is Champagne all Pinot Meunier (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir usually dominate the three-grape Champagne blend), but Pinot Meunier gives such a delicacy and beautiful pink rose notes. I’d honestly drink all-Meunier all the time if I could find it more. Before 1992, … Continue reading
