It’s squash week at Annie’s Dish List, who is cooking me up a feast. I grabbed a lovely Cali Chard for the butternut and avocado squash soup, and a Cab for the skirt steak. Fall = full-bodied. But denying that it’s still summer is for quitters!!! Warm weather 4eva. Continue reading
I’ll admit I don’t watch American Idol anymore, but I used to be super into it and may or may not have even made an appearance on the first season (not as a performer). I’ve always liked Ryan Seacrest though – he just seems like a pretty nice guy and works his ass off. Good … Continue reading
I know the US Open ended a while ago, but I just read about this. After Andy Murray won, he went to celebrate in NYC at Hakkasan. I haven’t been yet but I have been to the one in London and loooved it. It was a while ago so I don’t remember what I drank, … Continue reading
OK, so since last year quarterbacks got the love with this post, thought it was time to go a little wider. Yes, I just made a cheesy pun. But it works. So here are the top-ranked wide receivers and their appropriate grapey pairing! calvin johnson, lions Calvin’s like minimum 100 yards per game – big … Continue reading
With all the athletes and coaches who love wine you really have to wonder why fans always drink beer. Last Football Week we heard about a ton of past NFL dudes who now make their own wine, plus we know those three former Packers dig their Napa Cab. But the gridiron grapefriends just keep pouring in … 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
Americans have a lot to think about in the next few months. Grapefriend has been dutifully researching the issues at hand: namely, which presidential-ticket candidate is the biggest grapefriend! Citizens of Grapefriend, here are the facts: obama Even though he rocked some Graham Beck on Election Night, he’s way more into beer than wine. The … Continue reading
Haven’t done one of these in so long, but people have been sending me tons of fantastic grapefriendy pics of what they’re drinking lately! Love it. Keep them coming! If you’re obsessed with what you’re drinking (I don’t know anyone like that obviously), send me a pic via twitter @grapefriend, email at grapefriend@gmail.com, or join our … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been thinking about wine labels – good ones and sucky ones. It shouldn’t matter what’s on the label, but since it happens (really often) that you’re buying something in the store you’ve never tried, you do sort of go by the label. And the cliché about judging a book by its cover is … Continue reading
It’s June, which means wedding season is in full force. At these love fests, most people just serve whatever the caterer or venue offers, or whatever pairs well with their chosen menu. I say why be so boring? Pair your wedding with one of these love-themed wines instead! just married The Just Married wines were inspired by … Continue reading
