Why is it the most wonderful time of year? Because you can get wine presents! If you’ve already picked out your case of actual wine to give everyone (see yesterday’s Who What Wine), top it off with some great grape-related gifts. roaming aromas If you love smelling wine as much as I do, these are … Continue reading
Apparently it’s wedding week on grapefriend. Not really, but it’s the second wedding-related post in a row. Anyway, last night Brad Pitt said that his wedding to Angelina Jolie might happen soon. “The time is nigh…it’s soon,” was his exact quote to People. “I got a good feeling about it.” He also said that his … Continue reading
It’s like I’m inundated with pictures of women in Jay-Z’s life drinking wine. Inundated! Take yesterday. First, on MTV’s Instagram I come across this pic of Rihanna pouring out champers on the plane after her concert. They didn’t say what kind it was, but any good grapefriend instantly knows it’s Ace of Spades. That’s Jay’s … Continue reading
I just love when people tag me when they drink wine. This month was pretty crazy, especially since lots of east coasters were stuck in their Sandy bunkers (those wine pics are here due to extreme circumstances and extreme wine drinking and not included in this month’s Getting Your Grape On). So let’s get to it! … Continue reading
Poetry. Normally you’d hear a wine name like this and either groan or think it’s cheesy. Not once you drink this one. Cliff Lede’s Poetry is made from the best grapes they have, and we were lucky enough to taste some today. As everyone tasted it around the table, you could see each set of … Continue reading
We were telling my nephews how funny The Jerk is this weekend. It reminded me of one of my favorite grapefriendy scenes: Once he gets rich from the Opti-Grab glasses, Steve Martin gets a bottle of Chateau Latour at a restaurant – it’s a Premier Cru Bordeaux, arguably one of the best wines in the world. Waiter: … Continue reading
I’m still gonna squeeze another month out of summer, so heavy reds aren’t what I’m gravitating towards. But it’s apparently #CabernetDay today, so of course I gotta give it a little shine. A few other grapes need the attention more, but Cabernet is nothing if not worthy. A few fun facts: WHAT’S YOUR FLAVOR? Major … Continue reading
“Claret” is the English term for Bordeaux. Love Fawlty Towers. Continue reading
French for lunch: La Manarine Cotes du Rhone and Ch de Brondeau Bordeaux at Rubi’s. I love this place for lunch in the Berkshires! And they have a great adjoining cheese shop called Rubiner’s that cheesefriend is a big fan of. Continue reading
Hot Prob: Simon Fuller just called and offered you J. Lo’s Idol judging spot, but for no pay and you have to be in LA by tomorrow to hash out contract details. Your wine store dude calls right after and said he’ll give you his stolen case of Grand Cru Bordeaux if you take it … Continue reading
